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Ontario’s police chiefs are “in discussions” with the Ford government over a pandemic-era policy that gives suspected drunk drivers the ability to downgrade their charges and avoid a criminal record. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s attorney general issued a new directive to crown prosecutors to offer plea bargains in non-serious …

The International Monetary Fund downgraded its 2023 outlook for the world economy, suggesting that next year “will feel like a recession” for many thanks to central bank reactions around the world.    The lending agency of 190 countries said Tuesday morning that global economic growth would be a meagre 2.7 …