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Laura Dawson


Tech versus traffickers: closing Canada’s border security gaps

The failure to recognize trafficking network links results in missed opportunities to dismantle entire criminal enterprises.

opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | March 26, 2025

As Canadian competitiveness falters, organized crime and the illegal cigarette businesses are flourishing

It is time for Canada to wake up to the fact that one of the fastest growing sectors of its economy is also one of the most dangerous.

opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | November 25, 2024

Toronto’s air passenger preclearance is a force multiplier for Canada-U.S. trade

Border frictions and travel delays can throttle our growth in trade, investment, and new jobs if we don’t constantly work to make travel seamless and easy.

opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON, DAVID PATERSON | November 6, 2024

Illicit cigarette export boom is undermining Canada’s borders

By doing nothing to combat the rise of cheap, illegal cigarettes, governments are handing criminals a highly profitable, low-risk business opportunity.

opinion | BY LAURA DAWSON | September 18, 2023