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Headlines vs. Reality · Verified Against Official Sources
What the Media Said. What the Law Says.
Eight real examples where Canadian media coverage diverged from what the legislation actually contained. We don't editorialize — we cite the source. Every fact is verifiable on official government or parliamentary websites.
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