CBSA warns ‘industry pressure’ slowing action on tranquillizers in fentanyl – National

Canadian border officials are concerned that “industry pressure” is slowing efforts to stop powerful animal tranquillizers from moving through the illegal drug supply. Criminal organizations are increasingly mixing veterinary sedatives like xylazine, also known as “tranq” or “zombie drug,” into fentanyl to prolong the opioids’ effects and increase value. But drug users often don’t know…

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TikTok allowed to stay in Canada under new data protection rules: minister – National

TikTok will be allowed to maintain its business operations in Canada under new rules, including “enhanced protection” of Canadian users’ data, after the completion of a new national security review that reverses the conclusion of a previous one. A statement from Industry Minister Melanie Joly on Monday said the popular social media platform has agreed…

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