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Calls for Canadian government to halt Thomson Reuters-ICE data-sharing agreement

24 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

The Canadian government is facing pressure to block a $125 million data-sharing deal between Thomson Reuters and the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Avi Lewis, leader of the New Democratic Party, has called for Ottawa to intervene and restrict Canadian companies from engaging with ICE.
This demand follows reports highlighting the implications of the contract for immigration enforcement in Canada.
The deal comes amid ongoing debates about immigration policies in North America, particularly concerning the treatment of undocumented individuals. The NDP's opposition to the agreement highlights a growing concern among Canadians about the influence of US immigration enforcement on domestic policies.
The proposed data-sharing agreement raises significant ethical concerns regarding privacy and the role of media corporations in immigration enforcement. By collaborating with ICE, Thomson Reuters could be seen as complicit in practices that many view as harmful to vulnerable populations.

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