Abtronic device pulled after false weight loss claims
Canada’s Competition Bureau forced Abtronic muscle stimulators off the market after advertising that claimed weight loss and flatter stomachs proved false. Consumers paid about $120 each, totaling tens of millions, and the firm was fined $75,000 with refunds offered to buyers.
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Airport security tax sparks critique and airline impact
Critics say the federal airport security levy of 24 per flight is a costly, misplanned scheme. It raises $400 million so far with little spent on security, hurts regional flights and tourism, and risks becoming a costly, long‑lasting burden without clear effectiveness.
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A parent explains that discussing public policy with children is complex and urges choosing simpler topics. The piece contrasts democracy, party history, and Western Canadian MPs with a candid view on political discourse at home.
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Test for Pot Impairment and Roadside Evidence
The discussion asks if marijuana impairs driving ability and if a roadside test courts will accept as evidence is feasible. It notes federal documents to the Supreme Court linking marijuana use to cancer accidents and psychiatric issues, implying a roadside test should be possible to protect society.
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Be cautious with separatist remarks in Canada
The letter argues that denying prisoners the vote would require a constitutional change by Canada’s Supreme Court and warns against separatist rhetoric. It asserts the Charter protects voting rights and that an activist court would threaten democracy. The writer cautions evaluating separatist claims on merit rather than rhetoric.
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