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Federal Court Orders Reinstatement of 25,000 Workers Amid Privacy Concerns

3/20/2025

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Court Reinstates Workers

A federal court has mandated the reinstatement of nearly 25,000 probationary workers unjustly terminated during the Trump era, shedding light on widespread firings. In a related twist, a judge has intervened to halt the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive data, raising alarms among privacy advocates about potential breaches in this turbulent landscape.

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Smith Advocates Resource Control

Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith is pushing for new legislation that would limit federal employees' access to oil and gas sites, citing the need to safeguard provincial emissions data. However, critics contend that the province may not have the legal power to impose such restrictions. This move is part of Smith's broader strategy to assert Alberta's control over its natural resources amidst escalating conflicts with the federal government.

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Court Reinstates Workers

A federal court has mandated the reinstatement of nearly 25,000 probationary workers unjustly terminated during the Trump era, shedding light on widespread firings. In a related twist, a judge has intervened to halt the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive data, raising alarms among privacy advocates about potential breaches in this turbulent landscape.

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