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06 Oct

Mark Carney Set to Play Key Role in Ottawa’s New AI Advisory Council

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing to take a direct role in shaping the work of a new federal advisory council focused on artificial intelligence, as the Liberal government seeks to accelerate Canada's response to the rapidly developing technology. The newly created council is expected to provide advice across government rather than concentrating on the responsibilities of a single department. The Prime Minister's Office says Carney will personally help determine the group's priorities, particularly on issues that involve more than one federal department. The move reflects growing pressure on governments to keep pace with developments in artificial…

06 Oct

Nobel Peace Prize Buzz: Why Mark Carney’s Name Is Making Headlines

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has emerged as a name attracting attention ahead of the announcement of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, with growing speculation about whether his international diplomacy and advocacy for cooperation could put him among the potential contenders. Carney's international profile has expanded considerably since becoming prime minister, particularly as Canada has navigated increasingly difficult relations with the United States. His government has stressed Canadian sovereignty while also promoting closer cooperation among middle powers and defending multilateral institutions. Those positions have fuelled discussion about whether Carney's diplomatic approach could be viewed as consistent with…

05 Oct

India-Canada CEPA Talks Enter Fifth Round as Ottawa Highlights Energy and Critical Minerals

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): India and Canada are set to begin the fifth round of negotiations on a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with trade officials from both countries looking to build on recent discussions and move closer to a potential agreement. Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said the latest round of talks would build on his recent visit to Mumbai and his discussions with India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during the G20. In a post on X, Sidhu pointed to India’s rapidly expanding economy and its increasing energy requirements, saying Canada was prepared to play a…

27 Sep

Sikh Woman Dies in London, Ontario; Husband Charged With Second-Degree Murder

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London, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A Sikh woman in her 30s has died after suffering critical injuries at a home in London, Ontario, with police charging her husband in connection with her death. Police identified the woman as Raman Devi and said she died on September 15 after an incident at a residence on Chelton Road in southeast London. Her 41-year-old husband, Mandeep Singh, has been charged with second-degree murder. Authorities are investigating the case as a femicide and said investigators are examining the history of the couple's relationship. Police said other family members were inside the home when the incident…

26 Sep

Punjab-Rooted Angad Singh Dhillon Appointed Canada’s Next Ambassador to UAE

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has named Angad Singh Dhillon as its next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates, bringing a diplomat with family connections to Punjab into a significant overseas posting. The appointment was announced on September 25 by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. Dhillon will succeed Radha Krishna Panday as Canada’s top diplomatic representative in the UAE. Dhillon has most recently served as Director of Operations and Stakeholder Relations in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Office. During his time there, he was involved in efforts to strengthen Canada’s engagement with major international partners, including India and China.…

26 Sep

ROCKS RAIN DOWN ON HIGHWAY 401: TRUCKS TARGETED IN DANGEROUS OVERPASS ATTACK

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Morrisburg, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — A dangerous series of rock-throwing incidents on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario has left several vehicles damaged and prompted an investigation by the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Police say rocks and other debris have been thrown from overpasses onto vehicles travelling along the highway in the South Dundas area, creating a potentially deadly situation for motorists and commercial truck drivers. The latest serious incident occurred on September 17, 2026, between approximately 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., when vehicles travelling eastbound on Highway 401 were targeted near the Brinston 401…

26 Sep

GTA FIREARMS PIPELINE BUSTED: 23 GUNS, 951 ROUNDS AND 824.75 GRAMS OF COCAINE SEIZED

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Mississauga (Rajeev Sharma): A major undercover investigation into an alleged firearms-trafficking network operating across the Greater Toronto Area has resulted in the seizure of 23 firearms, 951 rounds of ammunition and 824.75 grams of cocaine, Peel Regional Police announced. Known as Project Red Zone, the investigation began in October 2025 and continued until July 2026. Peel Regional Police said the operation involved its Specialized Enforcement Bureau, the United States Department of Homeland Security and Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario, with investigators working to identify and disrupt the movement of illegal firearms and ammunition into the GTA. Police said forensic examination of…

26 Sep

Quebec Man Charged in Alleged ISIS-Linked Chemical Attack Plot

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Quebec (Rajeev Sharma): A 24-year-old Quebec City man has been arrested and charged with terrorism-related offences after Canadian authorities alleged that he researched how to produce a chemical weapon and planned to carry out an attack in Canada on behalf of Islamic State. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said the investigation began in April after authorities uncovered alleged online communications between the man, Louay Angoud, and individuals associated with a terrorist organization. Police allege Angoud gathered information about producing a chemical weapon with the intention of using it to poison Canadians. Investigators also allege that he planned at least one…

25 Sep

Alberta Announces Four Judicial Appointments to Expand Court Capacity

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is adding four new judicial appointments as the province moves to increase court capacity and improve access to justice across several regions. The provincial government announced that Marie Strauss, KC, will join the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta as an applications judge, while Jean-Pascal Siewe, Christian Banks and Timothy Burnham will become justices of the Alberta Court of Justice. The appointments are expected to strengthen court resources in Edmonton, Calgary and northern Alberta, with officials linking the changes to efforts to support timely court proceedings and public safety. “Marie Strauss, KC, Jean-Pascal Siewe, Christian Banks…

25 Sep

MARK CARNEY PREPARED FOR EXTREME RISK OF U.S. MILITARY ACTION AGAINST CANADA

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has considered the possibility of U.S. military action against Canada, describing it as an “extreme tail risk” that had to be examined as part of responsible national security planning. In an interview, Carney said such a scenario was not the expected outcome, but argued that governments have a responsibility to consider even highly unlikely risks. “I think you have a responsibility in these roles to look at extreme tail risk,” Carney said, describing the assessment as part of normal risk management. The comments come amid continuing tensions between Ottawa and…