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India's trafficking claims against Canadian colleges reveal 'exploited' immigration system, experts say
An investigation by Indian officials that alleges dozens of Canadian colleges and universities might be linked to a scheme of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-U.S. border reveals the "staggering" extent to which holes in Canada's immigration system can be exploited, some experts say.
Analysis
Why Trump suddenly cares about the U.S. debt ceiling
As the U.S. Congress scrambled to come up with a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown Friday, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump insisted that a debt ceiling increase be included in any such deal, then went a step further by seeking to suspend or eliminate the debt limit before he takes office. Here's why.
The U.K. and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?
Selling off or privatizing Canada Post is just one of many significant and potentially drastic remedies tossed around by analysts who say the Crown corporoation cannot continue in its present form.
Analysis
Syrians have big plans for life after Assad. But their neighbours might have other ideas
Syrians seeking to chart their own political course, free from outside interference, following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad may be thwarted by the geopolitical ambitions of their neighbours, who already have a foothold in the country, experts say.
Analysis
Syria could descend into chaos. But early positive signs bring some cautious optimism
The ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has prompted concerns and warnings over whether the war-torn country can avoid the chaos that ensued among some of its regional neighbours when their governments were overthrown.
Why Biden considering pre-emptive pardons for Trump's political foes has sparked some concern
On the heels of his unprecedented presidential pardon for his son Hunter, U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly considering exercising that power again, this time to pre-emptively protect figures who may be targeted by the incoming Trump administration.
From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.'s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for U.S. health and human services secretary has raised concerns among public health officials about some of his health-related views. CBC News looks at some claims Kennedy has made, ranging from those involving vaccines and seed oils to raw milk and chronic disease in children.
How Canada can hit the U.S. where it hurts in fight against Trump's tariffs
Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods coming into the U.S. But his threat has raised questions as to whether Canada has any kind of leverage to squeeze the U.S. and prevent such tariff action.
Trump wants to use a 226-year-old law to deport millions of undocumented migrants. Can he do it?
Donald Trump's pathway to deporting millions of undocumented migrants may hinge on a 226-year old-law last used to target and detain non-citizens of Japanese, German and Italian descent during the Second World War.
Analysis
What do the Democrats need to reverse their fortunes? More bread-and-butter issues, less Oprah, say some
The finger pointing and recriminations have begun in earnest in the wake of the election, which saw Republican Donald Trump defeat Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Some Democrats are now calling for a reckoning within the party to determine what went wrong and what needs to change.