The Canadian government is facing mounting pressure to intervene in a US$125 million data-sharing agreement between Thomson Reuters and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Avi Lewis, leader of the New Democratic Party, is urging the government to block the deal and restrict Canadian companies from working with ICE. The agreement will see ICE utilize Thomson Reuters’ investigative database to identify alleged ‘immigration fraud’. This news follows a report by Canada’s National Observer detailing the controversial contract. Critics raise concerns about potential misuse of data and the implications for privacy and human rights. Lewis specifically called for Ottawa to address the contract and strengthen regulations on such collaborations. The situation is developing rapidly, with further scrutiny expected from opposition parties and advocacy groups.