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A five-year, $2.5 million federal grant has been awarded to University of Saskatchewan researcher Colleen Dell to expand her study of the human-animal bond. Dell will collaborate with national and international partners to better understand how people and animals influence each other’s health and well-being.
Two contraband and unauthorized items, including methamphetamine and THC concentrate, were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary on July 25 and 27, 2026, with an estimated institutional value of $67,100. The Correctional Service of Canada states it uses tools such as ion scanners and drug-detector dogs, has heightened security measures, collaborates with…
The Auditor General is launching an audit into federal spending related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, following calls from families for accountability. The article notes that despite billions committed since 2019, advocates say money funds bureaucracy rather than frontline support, and that federal progress on the National Inquiry’s…
The article reports that Ottawa plans to eliminate CanCon payments from streamers and instead provide government funding. It notes the government’s plan to shift financial support away from CanCon obligations toward direct funding.
Two concise sentences: The Parry Sound Friendship Centre will host a community presentation on human trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) on July 30, led by antihuman trafficking expert Suzanne Smoke. The event aims to raise awareness, provide resources, and equip attendees with trauma-informed…
The article highlights World Day Against Trafficking of Persons on July 30, 2026, and notes that Nova Scotia has the highest rate of human trafficking investigations in Canada, with the RCMP and provincial unit leading public workshops in Cape Breton. It also reports that authorities emphasize safety for victims, encourage reporting, and stress that…
Ottawa announced nearly $7 million in clean-energy funding for eight northern projects across Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories, highlighting Yukon-focused initiatives including a $2.8 million Yukon University research program and a $42,500 biomass heating feasibility study for Whitehorse. The government frames these investments as part of…
The article reports that staff at Joyceville Institution seized more than $83,000 worth of contraband and unauthorized items, following a suspected drone drop on Saturday, July 18. The items included tobacco, marijuana, hashish, cellphones, and cellphone accessories, with an estimated institutional value of about $83,310, and CSC notes ongoing use of…
Two sentences: A 10-month investigation into human trafficking, sparked by a survivor’s report, led to 85 criminal charges against nine people, described as the largest such case in Halton Regional Police Service history. Police say 12 victims aged 18 to 34 were coerced and trafficked, with searches at 10 properties resulting in arrests, seized luxury…
The article notes a government announcement acknowledging the findings of a Thomson Reuters report on disappearances and trafficking of Indigenous women and girls in Canada, and the need for proactive measures to identify, prevent, and address risks of gender-based violence, human trafficking, and community safety. It also cites a government spokesperson…
Nine people have been charged in a Halton-based human trafficking investigation spanning Ontario and Western Canada, with more than 80 charges laid as part of Project Troubadour and arrests made after 10 search warrants. The probe, which began after a survivor who had been trafficked for 15 years came forward, identified 12 victims (11 additional and the…
The Halton regional police announced that nine suspects have been charged in a human trafficking investigation west of Toronto, involving at least a dozen alleged victims and multiple police services. They reported searches of 10 homes, seizures including vehicles, jewelry valued around $450,000, about $30,000 in currency, and drugs, with claims that…
Project Troubadour was a large Halton Regional Police Service human trafficking operation that resulted in nine arrests and 85 charges, described as the service’s largest such investigation. Police say the case involved a regional network, with victims aged 18 to 34, potentially more victims beyond the 11 identified, and seizures totaling about $1…
Halton Police announced Project Troubadour, their largest human trafficking investigation, resulting in nine arrests and about $1 million in property seizures after a 10-month operation across the GTA and beyond. They say 12 additional victims are believed to exist, with victims aged 18 to 34, and the suspects face 85 criminal charges including…
Nine suspects have been charged in a Halton Region police investigation into alleged human trafficking and sexual exploitation of at least a dozen people west of Toronto. Police say the investigation involved multiple agencies, searches of 10 homes, and seizures including luxury vehicles, about $450,000 in jewelry, and around $30,000 in cash, with 85…
The Halton Regional Police Service is set to reveal results of what it says is the largest human trafficking bust in its history. The article indicates a government-related announcement detailing the bust’s outcomes and its significance.
Two sentences summary: Halton Regional Police announced Project Troubadour, a ten-month investigation described as the largest human trafficking case in the Halton Police Service’s history, resulting in nine arrests and 85 charges. The operation involved multiple police services across the GTA, recovered vehicles and assets valued at about $1 million,…
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) announced the results of what they describe as the largest human trafficking case in the force’s history, following a 10-month, multi-jurisdictional investigation called Project Troubadour. The announcement attributes the success to the “incredible courage” of a woman involved in the case.
The Halton Regional Police Service announced the results of what they describe as the largest human trafficking case in HRPS history, following a 10-month, multi-jurisdictional investigation called Project Troubadour. The case was prompted and driven by the “incredible courage” of a woman, according to police.
The Halton Regional Police Service announced the results of its largest human trafficking case, Project Troubadour, after a 10-month, multi-jurisdictional probe involving nine suspects charged with 85 counts. The investigation, conducted with Peel Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario, led to 10…
Police in Halton report the largest human trafficking bust in the region’s history, with nine arrests and more than 80 charges across 12 identified victims, and authorities say the investigation is ongoing and may involve more victims. The operation, Project Troubadour, involved multiple agencies, resulted in seizures including luxury vehicles, drugs,…
The article reports that four truck drivers on the Canadian side of the Blue Water Bridge were arrested on drug smuggling charges as part of a multi-agency border probe called Project Bay, which led to 21 arrests and more than 102 charges across 22 searches of homes and businesses. The investigation, involving CBSA and multiple police agencies, uncovered…
Indigenous Services Canada announced that funding to support travel for in-person counselling for residential school survivors and their families will no longer be available in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories; approvals will be for virtual services only due to the lack of travel funding. The move prompted reactions from Dene National Chief George…
NWT MP Rebecca Alty said she will raise the issue with cabinet colleague Mandy Gull-Masty after Ottawa stopped funding travel for the Trauma-Informed Health and Cultural Support Program, affecting mental health counselling in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. She noted the pause requires virtual services only and will seek a solution that meets…
The article reports that on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Government of Canada is taking decisive action to disrupt organized crime, enhance law enforcement, and invest in policing, border security, and financial-crime measures to combat human trafficking. It notes the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) now in force to detain and…
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announces it will end the Commercial Driver Registration Program due to low uptake. The news release is dated July 30, 2026.
Two packages containing methamphetamine and THC concentrate were seized at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary on July 25 and 27, with an estimated value of $67,100. The Correctional Service of Canada notes they use tools like ion scanners, drug-detector dogs, and a toll-free tip line (1-866-780-8784) to prevent contraband, and invites tips from the public.
The Government of Canada announced enhanced measures to combat human trafficking, including amendments to the Criminal Code and an investment of over $3.35 million to support victims and survivors. The package, announced on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, also funds nine organizations to strengthen services, prevention, and community…
Health Canada has banned a Quebec company from selling unauthorized peptide drugs. The action follows seizures of unauthorized injectable peptide products as part of Health Canada enforcement.
Ottawa police, the Ottawa International Airport, and the #NotInMyCity initiative have announced a partnership aimed at combating human trafficking. Deputy Chief Trish Ferguson and other officials highlighted the collaboration as a coordinated effort to protect travelers and address trafficking at the airport.
The article reports that on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Anishinabek Police Service urged awareness and protection for victims of human trafficking in Indigenous communities. It also notes a June–July 2026 province-wide initiative led by Peel Regional Police, in which 16 other police services and four victim services organizations…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) announced a new partnership with the anti-human-trafficking organization Not In My City to raise awareness, train staff, and educate the public on recognizing and reporting human trafficking in Ottawa, with immediate implementation to coincide with World Day Against Trafficking Persons. The collaboration also involves…
À partir du 1er septembre 2026, l’ASFC mettra fin au Programme d’inscription des chauffeurs du secteur commercial (PICSC) en raison d’un faible taux d’adhésion et de son double emploi avec le programme EXPRES. Les demandes reçues avant cette date seront traitées et les cartes actuelles resteront valides jusqu’à leur expiration; les conducteurs souhaitant…
The federal government reversed its earlier decision and will provide funding to cover travel for in-person counselling under the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut for the current fiscal year. ISC also said it is developing a plan for funding in the coming years, after previously stating…
The federal government is investing $7 million in eight renewable energy projects across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon. The funding supports wind, solar, microgrid, and research initiatives, including a 1.4 million wind development planning in Baker Lake and a 2.8 million research program at Yukon University.
Three people have been charged with human trafficking after police traced the missing Quebec youth’s phone to Kingston, Ontario. The article reports on charges laid in connection with the trafficking investigation and the location where victims were found, but does not mention any government announcement.
The article reports that six TRU research projects received nearly $595,000 in SSHRC funding across the 2025 Insight Grants, Partnership Development Grants, Partnership Grants, 2026 Insight Development Grants, and a earlier-announced $50,000 SSHRC Connection Grant. It quotes officials highlighting SSHRC support as enabling human-centered research,…
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) reported a second contraband seizure at Drumheller Institution in July, seizing methamphetamine, cell phones and accessories, a SIM card, USB sticks, and SD cards valued at $233,150. The agency credited staff vigilance, noted the previous July seizure (methamphetamine, chargers, and vaping devices valued at $944,860),…
Ottawa announced just over $4 million in funding for Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The funding announcement follows a mass shooting incident that occurred in February 2026.
The article reports that on July 20 and 22, 2026, staff at Cowansville Institution seized contraband and unauthorized items, including cannabis concentrate, methamphetamine, tobacco, cell phones and accessories, and handmade weapons, with an estimated institutional value of $263,744. The Correctional Service of Canada states it uses tools like ion…
The Saskatchewan government is investing $160,000 to continue Saskatoon’s Human Trafficking Responder Program. The specialized liaison positions provide trauma-informed support for victims and survivors and help build trust with those affected by human trafficking.
The article reports that Saskatchewan allocated $160,000 to sustain Saskatoon’s Human Trafficking Responder Program, supporting specialized liaison positions to aid victims, survivors, and related collaborators. Officials say the funding will strengthen a team-based, trauma-informed approach and that outcomes may be measured by more victims seeking help…
The Saskatchewan government is providing $160,000 to support a Saskatoon human trafficking responder program. The funding aims to help the Saskatoon Police Service curb human trafficking.
The federal government is providing more than $4 million in funding to support people affected by the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.; up to $2.5 million will go to the Canadian Red Cross to aid those affected. Additionally, $500,000 is allotted to the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety to boost victims services capacity, and $1.15 million is…
The Government of Canada announced more than $4 million in federal funding to support those affected by the February 2026 tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, BC, including up to $2.5 million for the Canadian Red Cross and $500,000 to BC’s Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. The funding supports ongoing victim services, community coordination,…
Two days after staff vigilance, Collins Bay Institution seized multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items, including tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, drug paraphernalia, stabbing weapons, cell phones, and accessories, with an estimated institutional value of about $156,645. The Correctional Service of Canada states it uses tools like ion…
The Correctional Service of Canada announced a recent seizure at Collins Bay Institution in Kingston, occurring between July 22 and July 25, 2026. Items seized included tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, drug paraphernalia, stabbing weapons, cell phones and accessories, with an estimated institutional value of about $156,645.
The federal government says construction on the Mackenzie Valley Highway cannot start until wildfires in the Northwest Territories are under control and it is safe to proceed. The plan remains that some sections await environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, and funding decisions, with late 2027 targeted for full construction pending those steps.
The article reports that between July 17 and July 21, 2026, staff at Collins Bay Institution seized multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items, including tobacco, marijuana, cell phones, and accessories, with an estimated institutional value of about $145,865. It also notes that the Correctional Service of Canada uses tools such as…
The article reports that between July 17 and July 21, 2026, staff at Collins Bay Institution seized multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items, including tobacco, marijuana, cell phones, and accessories, with an estimated institutional value of about $145,865. The Correctional Service of Canada notes the use of ion scanners and…
The Government of Canada, announced by Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, will fund efforts to prevent gun and gang violence in New Westminster. The announcement was scheduled as an in-person media event on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. PDT in New Westminster, with media registration required to obtain location details.
The article reports that between July 17 and July 21, 2026, staff at Collins Bay Institution seized multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items, including tobacco, marijuana, cell phones, and accessories, with an estimated institutional value of about $145,865. It also notes that the Correctional Service of Canada uses tools such as…