Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre supports involuntary drug addiction treatment for minors and prisoners found incapable of decision-making, but is still researching its feasibility for non-incarcerated adults. He pledges to defund programs that prescribe drugs to high-risk individuals and tighten border controls to prevent drug imports, citing the case of Brianna MacDonald’s tragic overdose. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland emphasizes a science-based approach to the overdose crisis, while civil liberties groups express concerns about potential Charter rights violations and the ineffectiveness of forced treatment for addiction.
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Canada Post gets $1B lifeline as it deals with ‘significant financial challlenges’
Canada Post is receiving a $1 billion funding injection from the federal government due to financial challenges, aiming to modernize and preserve its services for all Canadians. The company has been facing losses, with a $3.3 billion deficit since 2018, largely due to declining letter mail and competition in parcel delivery. A government-appointed commission is set to provide recommendations by May 15 on how to improve the institution's structure and business model to secure long-term...
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