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Canada’s revised border bill: New eligibility criteria for asylum seekers. What it means for Indians

Canada government introduces new streamlined legislation to strengthen border security. Canada has introduced a new version of Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, to implement stricter border control. to stop crime, the flow of illegal fentanyl, crack down on money laundering and improve the immigration system. While Indians who are permanent […]

Who is Jim MacSween? Canada’s York police chief says ‘the best defence is to hide and comply during a home invasion’ | World News

Jim MacSween, the Chief of York Regional Police (YRP) in Ontario, Canada, has recently found himself at the centre of a heated debate after urging residents to “hide and comply” during home invasions. His advice, telling Canadians not to fight back but instead to seek safety until police arrive, sparked widespread anger online and drew […]

Canada’s first Indian-origin police chief retires: Victoria declares ‘Del Manak Day’; 35 years of service remembered

Victoria police chief Del Manak retired on August 27 after serving 35 years with the Vancouver police department, marking a historic milestone as the first Indian-origin officer to become police chief in Canada. The City of Victoria commemorated his retirement by declaring August 27 as ‘Del Manak Day’ in recognition of his contributions to law […]

Ukraine: Canada’s Carney rules out Russian say on guarantees

Mark Carney (File photo) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv for Independence Day celebrations.“We need a cessation of hostilities. We need a ceasefire. We can call it a ceasefire, a truce, an armistice. That’s necessary to stop the killing,” Carney told reporters Sunday, speaking […]

‘Eliminating all retaliatory tariffs on US goods’: Canada’s big announcement; move comes day after Carney-Trump talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced that Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs on US goods, aligning with Washington’s recent decision to exempt products covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).Speaking a day after a call with US President Donald Trump, PM Carney told reporters that starting September 1, Canada would be “eliminating all Canadian […]

‘Freeze their assets’: Canada’s opposition seeks terror tag for Bishnoi gang; cites Kapil cafe attacks

Canada’s Conservative Party has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to add the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to the country’s list of terrorist organisations, Global News reported.The call comes amid a spate of violent incidents and extortion threats in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, which have alarmed the Asian community.Also read: After Kapil Sharma’s café shooting, […]

51-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram unveiled in Canada’s Mississauga, mayor says ‘spectacular landmark for Hindu community’

51-foot-tall Lord Ram statue unveiled in Canada’s Mississauga. A 51-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram, which is being called the tallest statue of Lord Ram in North America, has recently been unveiled in Mississauga. Inspired by India’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the work to build the statue began four years ago and the parts were […]

‘Two strong economies’: Canada’s trade minister pledges to continue trade talks with US; urges dialogue despite Trump’s new tariffs

Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc Canada’s trade minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Sunday that his country is prepared to continue working toward a new trade agreement with the US, despite leaving Washington without a deal and facing increased tariffs from the Trump administration. “We’re prepared to stick around and do the work needed,” LeBlanc said […]

Canada’s arms shipments to Israel continue despite official freeze, shows data; records reveal ammo and parts sent

An Israeli soldier directs a tank at a staging area near the border with the Gaza Strip (Image : AP) Despite the Canadian government’s repeated claims that it halted arms exports to Israel in January 2024, newly uncovered Israeli import records and global shipping documents suggest otherwise, revealing ongoing shipments of Canadian military goods, including […]

What is Canada’s Bill C-3? How will it help Indian-origin residents, ‘lost canadians’?

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 […]