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A step closer to the truth: IJF database exposes new details about Canada’s residential schools

Thousands of pages detailing abuse and poor conditions are now public and searchable

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Carrie George’s death is no secret. So why did Canada obscure it from residential school records?

Inconsistent redactions in documents released by government complicate search for the truth

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He lost $26 million in a crypto-romance scam. Here’s how he’s trying to find the money

U.S. businessperson turns to B.C. court in bid to unmask scammers

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Reports of crypto-related crime skyrocketing: RCMP documents

Most cases involve online investment fraud where charging criminals is almost impossible, police say

TikTok lobbying about privacy, security on its app amid a legal battle with the federal government over its office closure order

And eight other insights from the IJF's weekly lobbying newsletter

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This Canadian tech firm rode a ‘crazy rocket’ of hype. Was it the result of a pump-and-dump scheme?

Four men connected to Tenet Fintech group accused of manipulating the market to enrich themselves

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44 ‘serious’ leaks reported at B.C. oil and gas sites in the past year

Hydrogen sulphide, methane and potentially contaminated water leaks from natural gas wells in B.C. were all registered in an obscure government database

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Mining companies want Canada to double down on critical minerals amid U.S. trade war

And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter

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Canadian company at heart of mysterious deal in Niger

Zimar won a huge contract to build an oil refinery. But can the company do it?

The IJF earns recognition as one of the world's most innovative companies

Fast Company’s 2025 ranking also includes big names like DeepSeek and Duolingo

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Informed consent? B.C. naturopath under investigation for treatment of involuntary psych patient

Allison Patton was previously disciplined for improperly calling herself a ‘community physician’

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United Arab Emirates company seeking regulatory approval following acquisition of Alberta-based NOVA Chemicals

A majority of oil companies in Canada are foreign-owned

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Craft brewers lobby for better access to stores as Ontario pulls American brands

And eight other insights from the IJF’s weekly lobbying newsletter

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