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CSIS Gets Millions to Boost Toronto Presence
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is expected to get a significant funding boost in order to expand its presence in Toronto. The federal government has set aside millions of dollars to improve the agency's capabilities in Canada's largest city, claiming a need to address evolving security threats. Toronto remains an important focus for national security and counterterrorism efforts due to its size, diversity, and potential vulnerabilities.
Read more: CTV News
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Individual Warning Labels on Cigarettes
Canada has become the first nation to require individual warning labels on cigarettes, starting with king-size and expanding to regular sizes by 2025. These labels, mandated to include health warnings in both English and French, are designed to discourage smoking by making the consequences visible with every drag. The rule is being challenged by some industry representatives who argue that it stigmatizes smokers rather than encouraging healthier alternatives like vaping.
Read more: Global News