Canada has launched a programme to transition skilled temporary foreign workers to permanent residence, immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab confirmed, amid concerns that rising numbers of migrants are running out of legal status.The programme aims to grant permanent status to 33,000 workers in in-demand sectors over two years. It was first announced in November, but […]
An Indian‑origin businessman in Canada criticised former prime minister Justin Trudeau for his immigration policies. He said the surge in new arrivals brought “the worst criminals” to the country and harmed immigrants like himself.In a post on X, Vijay Sapps said he arrived in Canada as a student nearly 26 years ago and worked cleaning […]
A popular Indian-origin influencer based in Canada has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in LaSalle, Ontario. According to police, emergency services found Nancy Grewal with multiple stab wounds inside her house. She was rushed to hospital by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services but later succumbed to her injuries. Who is Nancy Grewal? […]
Canada has announced a new scholarship program worth up to $100 million to support Indian students. The funding is part of a new education and talent partnership between Canada and India.The announcement was made last week during official talks between the two countries. The scholarship program is included under a plan called the Canada–India Talent […]
New Delhi, March 2: India and Canada have signed a significant $2.6 billion uranium deal, marking a milestone in their economic partnership. The agreement was finalized on Monday at Hyderabad House in the national capital, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. The uranium deal will ensure a long-term […]
A man accused of taking part in two extortion-linked shootings in Surrey is now on the run, as police issue a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest, reports CBC News.24-year-old Jagdeep Singh is wanted by police over two shootings at the same house on 32 Avenue in Surrey, British Columbia. The shootings happened five days apart […]
A 28-year-old man has been charged with 14 offences after police allege he kidnapped three women in separate incidents across Metro Vancouver, Canada over just four days.Indian-origin man Amritpal Singh faces multiple serious charges following incidents reported in Pitt Meadows, Surrey and West Vancouver in January. Police said he faces three charges of kidnapping, three […]
Two Indians have been deported by the Canadian authorities for their involvement in a range of illegal activities in the country involving extortion, threatening the public, arson, shoplifting etc. It’s not known whether they are related or are known to each other or worked for the same gang, but both of them came to Canada […]
Canadian politician Heather McPherson social media post in the wake of widespread violence in Mexico after the military gunned down gang lord El Mencho went viral as she specifically expressed concern for LGBTQ community members in Puerto Vallarta — the epicenter of the violence. Social media users did not understand why she could not just […]
Chennai, February 20: Afghanistan achieved a remarkable victory against Canada in the T20 World Cup match held at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday, winning by 82 runs. This victory marks Afghanistan’s fourth-largest win in terms of runs in T20 World Cup history. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 200 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. In […]
