World Economic Forum: Why exactly was Canada’s former PM Justin Trudeau in Davos?

[ad_1] Canada’s former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and international pop star Katy Perry appeared together at the World Economic Forum, Davos, on Tuesday. But everyone is puzzled over his Davos visit as Trudeau is no longer Canada’s prime minister and still went on to attend the Forum. Explained: Why India-EU ‘Mother Of All Deals’ Matters […]

How Canada’s Indian Act tax rules are confusing shoppers: ‘Indigenous people should be proud to get tax exemption’

[ad_1] Canadian resident Ethan Macleod was Christmas shopping in Gatineau, Quebec. He was more than 500 kilometres from his home in the Cree Nation of Mistissini and he was hoping to find good holiday deals.But he discovered that not all stores honoured the Indian Act tax exemptions for Indigenous shoppers.Under section 87 of the Indian […]

Indian-origin Nicholas Singh, one of Canada’s 25 most wanted criminals, arrested in Toronto

[ad_1] Indian-origin Nicholas Singh arrested in Toronto one year after he fled while he was on parole. Nicholas Singh, one of the 25 most wanted criminals in Canada, was arrested in Toronto while he was spotted inside a vehicle. The 24-year-old Indian-origin criminal was wanted for being unlawfully at large. He has been on the […]

First city in Ontario: Canada’s Mississauga formally recognises anti-Hindu hate in the wake of Hinduphobic incidents

[ad_1] Recently, an anti-India graffiti was spotted in Mississauga. The council of Mississauga, a city in Canada’s Ontario, passed a resolution to officially recognize anti-Hindu hate in the wake of several Hinduphobic attacks in the city. As the city council took a stand against racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia and all forms of hate and discrimination, it […]

Crisis in Canada’s immigration system: Spike in visa refusals leads to judicial recourse

[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) A sharp, unprecedented increase in visa and permit refusals across all temporary entry categories is rocking Canada’s immigration system. According to immigration experts, this is prompting widespread concerns that automated tools and policy shifts are replacing fair, case-by-case human assessment. The crisis is driving a surge in judicial reviews, as applicants […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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, […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]