OSHAWA – A canoe is a vessel.
Source: BREAKING: Judge gives verdict on whether a canoe is a vessel in Muskoka case
FORCED STERILIZATION OF INDIGENOUS WOMEN – This is appalling.
At least 60 Indigenous women are pursuing a lawsuit alleging they were sterilized against their will, as recently as last year. Is there an issue of systemic racism within Canada’s healthcare system?
“It is the law of supply and demand.” “Who would’ve thought that weed would be this popular?”
“We need more weed!” a shopkeeper lamented. Suppliers underestimated the demand and didn’t grow enough, retailers said.
Source: Dry Spell: Canada Runs Low on Legal Marijuana Just Weeks After It Goes on Sale
A BIG FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GUNS AND GANGS – An interesting contrast to the American culture.
Most of the government’s just-announced $86-million investment will go toward stopping weapons from crossing the border
Source: Ottawa allocates tens of millions to fight gun smuggling, violence
Law school tuition is now $40,000 a year??!!
Current and former students of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law say the school should cap annual tuition to $40,000 per year until the school can perform a financial review.
Source: Alumni, students decry U of T’s law school fees | Law Times
Electronic Devices Privacy Handbook: A Guide to Your Rights at the Border
PARDONS CANADA – Pardons, record suspensions and U.S. entry waivers. If you have questions, this is a good resource.
CREDIT CARD PURCHASES FOR CANNABIS MAY NOT BE PRIVATE – Why is this a concern? “Storing data in the Cloud or in proprietary software means there is likely disclosure of that personal information outside of Canada.” and “Access to the personal information of cannabis users may be used by some countries to deny entry.”
Federal legislation makes it legal for Canadians to enjoy cannabis in the privacy of their homes. That legislation, however, does not necessarily offer privacy protection for cannabis purchasers
Source: Credit card purchases for cannabis may not be private | Cannabis
CRA PHONE SCAM BUSTED – You’ve probably received a call. “The CRA scam, just one of the criminal schemes operated from the centres, typically begins with a robocall claiming to be from the CRA and telling the recipient that they owe taxes. The target is informed that they must call back — or face arrest and imprisonment.”
COMMON EMAIL SCAMS – Make sure you’re familiar with these so you can recognize them when it happens to you.
It’s important to be aware of common email scams targeting your personal data. Learn how to identify five common email scams to avoid compromising your data.