Proposed Ontario legislation granting the cabinet authority to establish “special economic zones” and exempt the government from certain laws has drawn criticism from First Nations, civil liberty groups, and environmentalists, who argue that it represents a significant power grab. Opponents express concerns that this legislation undermines legal protections and disregards the rights of Indigenous communities. The controversy highlights the tension between economic development initiatives and the safeguarding of environmental and community interests.
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Still no charges in Robert Pickton prison death a year after fatal assault
Robert Pickton, a notorious Canadian serial killer, died in hospital on May 31, 2024, after being assaulted at Port-Cartier maximum security prison 12 days earlier. He was convicted in 2007 of six counts of second-degree murder but was suspected of murdering many more women, with remains or DNA of 33 women found on his pig farm in Port Coquitlam, B.C. Pickton's crimes have left a significant mark on Canadian criminal history and the ongoing discussions...
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