Vancouver woman detained at US border signals tighter rules
Immigration lawyers say Jasmine Mooney’s 12 day detention near San Diego after a denied TN visa illustrates a broader shift in US border enforcement. They warn Canadians to expect tougher handling, with cases lasting days or longer and more detentions or deportations. Mooney eventually returned to Vancouver after being held in Arizona prior to crossing back into Canada.
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Canada reviews F-35 purchase amid defense cost concerns
Prime Minister Mark Carney orders a review of Canada’s plan to buy 88 F-35 fighters from Lockheed Martin. Defence officials assess if the contract best serves Canada amid rising costs, with 16 planes already paid for and delivery starting in 2026, while experts weigh alternates and domestic maintenance options.
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Mulroney stamp to honor former prime minister in 2025 lineup
Canada Post will feature Brian Mulroney on a commemorative stamp as part of its 2025 lineup. The former prime minister, who died last year, served from 1984 to 1998 and is described as one of Canada’s most consequential leaders. The unveiling will occur at a ceremony in Montreal on Thursday.
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Canadians join Tesla protests in Surrey and beyond
Canadians nationwide join the Tesla Takedown protests against Elon Musk and his links to Trump. In Surrey BC, about two dozen Metro Vancouver residents gathered outside a Tesla dealership, carrying signs such as elbows up Elon begone and democracy dies in apathy. Organizers including Jon Gagnon and Simon Fraser University professor Juan Alperin frame the action as a stand against tech oligarchy and heightened political influence. The demonstrations, part of a wider Action Network campaign, follow related protests in Ottawa and Vancouver and coincide with BC Hydro removing Tesla products from rebates.
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