Canada amends its Citizenship Act to making Canadian citizenship easier to obtain. Canada decided to amend its Citizenship Act, widening the scope of who can become a Canadian citizen in a relief to many Indian-origin residents at a time when Indians are facing hard times in the US owing to the crackdown of the Donald […]
Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons The Canadian government adopted the throne speech without a recorded vote, using the “on division” method, which means it does not need a vote in the Senate. The House of Commons on Wednesday adopted the government’s reply to the throne speech, according to CBC […]
Record surge in asylum claims highlights the struggles of international students amid Canada’s tightening immigration policies Canada has introduced a new bill – the Strong Borders Act, aimed at enhancing border security, stopping the flow of illegal fentanyl, combat money laundering, and ensuring the integrity of the immigration system.“Amid the wide array of provisions are […]
King Charles delivers a historic speech opening the Canada Parliament today. King Charles, the head of the Canadian state, referred to Canada’s anthem and reiterated that ‘the true north is indeed strong and free’ in what seemed like a message to US President Donald Trump who wants to make Canada its 51st state. The throne […]
The terrorism charges have jumped 488 per cent last year in Canada, the RCMP wrote to the public safety minister.According to the RCMP’s ministerial briefing document, published on a government website, violent extremism continues to pose a serious national security concern.“Canadian police have foiled six terrorist plots in the last 12 months alone, with arrests […]
Several Albertans want their province to be independent of Canada. Do you agree that the province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province of Canada? This is the possible question that the Albertans would be asked if a referendum is held.There will be no question of joining the US […]
Anita Anand, the Indian-origin Canadian politician, has been appointed as Canada’s new foreign minister in a major Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Mark Carney.Anand replaces Mélanie Joly in the role and previously served as the country’s defence minister. She took her oath with her hand on the Bhagavad Gita, a tradition she has followed in […]
Canada’s new foreign minister Anita Anand takes oath on Gita. Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand took oath as the new foreign minister of the Mark Carney cabinet in Canada, as Canada navigates several foreign affairs challenges.With her hand on the Bhagavad Gita, the Hindu scripture, Anita Anand who also becomes the first Hindu woman to […]
Canada continues to open its doors to skilled immigrants, but selectively. On April 28, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 421 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draw, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727. Applicants needed to have submitted their Express Entry profiles before 5:11 PM […]
Donald Trump said Carney would visit the White House within the next week. President Donald Trump said he had a chat with incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Carney “couldn’t have been nicer”. Trump said Carney would soon come to the White House, withing the next week, or less and the two leaders would […]
