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21 Sep

Macron Backs Closer Canada-EU Ties as Mark Carney Strengthens European Partnerships

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Ontario, Trending, World NewsEmmanuel Macron, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): French President Emmanuel Macron has endorsed a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to expand the country’s economic and strategic partnerships with Europe amid strained relations with the United States. The two leaders met Sunday in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the French territory located just off the coast of Newfoundland. The unusual meeting location highlighted the close geographic and historic links between Canada and France, while also underscoring Ottawa’s growing interest in strengthening ties with European partners. Macron said France supports the idea of closer Canadian engagement…

18 Sep

Kanishka Bombing: Victims’ Families Oppose Possible Move to Scale Back 41-Year-Old Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada, Kanishka

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): More than four decades after Air India Flight 182 was destroyed by a bomb over the Atlantic, the investigation into the Kanishka bombing has become the subject of a fresh dispute between Canadian authorities and victims’ families. Relatives of those killed in the June 23, 1985 attack say they were recently informed about the possibility of reducing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) task force investigating the case and placing the investigation in an inactive status. The development has prompted strong opposition from families, who say the investigation should not be wound down without establishing whether…

17 Sep

Gippy Grewal Alleges Air Canada Downgraded Him From Business to Economy, Threatened Removal From Flight

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingGippy Grewal

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Punjabi singer and actor Gippy Grewal has alleged that he faced an unpleasant experience while travelling with Air Canada, claiming that he was moved from Business Class to Economy despite having purchased a Business Class ticket. Grewal took to X to share details of the incident, stating that he was travelling on Air Canada flight AC1504 from Toronto to Newark when his seat was changed. In his post, Grewal alleged that he had paid for a Business Class seat but was instead assigned a seat in Economy. He said that when he approached the airline staff seeking…

15 Sep

CANADA DEPORTS FOUR PUNJAB MEN OVER EXTORTION-LINKED CRIMINALITY; 111 REMOVED NATIONWIDE

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has deported four men from Punjab after authorities found them inadmissible over their alleged involvement in extortion-related offences and connections to criminal organisations. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) identified the individuals as Palwinder Singh, Jasmer Singh, Amitoz Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh. According to the agency, each case involved extortion-related violence or offences associated with organised crime. Their removal followed decisions by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, which determined that the four were inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). 111 People Removed in Extortion-Linked Cases The latest deportations form part of…

11 Sep

Canada Eases Study Rules for Temporary Workers, Major Relief for Indians and Punjabis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of Indians working in Canada could get greater flexibility to upgrade their skills after the Canadian government introduced a temporary measure allowing eligible work permit holders to pursue short-term education and training without obtaining a separate study permit. The policy, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on September 9, 2026, is aimed at temporary workers who are already in Canada and want to obtain additional qualifications, professional training or licences while remaining employed. The move could have particular significance for Indians, including Punjabis, who form a sizeable section of Canada's temporary foreign workforce. Workers…

03 Sep

CHCC ORGANISES POWERFUL BUSINESS DIALOGUE WITH DR. MOHAN BHAGWAT ON ‘DHARMA IN ENTERPRISE’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCHCC

TORONTO (Rajeev Sharma): Economic activity should extend beyond profit-making and contribute to the well-being of society, Dr. Mohan Bhagwat , RSS chief, said at a business leaders’ dialogue organized by the Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC). The event, titled “Dharma in Enterprise: A Business Leaders’ Dialogue,” focused on the relationship between economic growth, ethics, social responsibility and environmental sustainability. It was held under the theme “Where Culture Meets Commerce, Values Drive Business, and Growth Reflects Dharma.” Dr. Mohan Bhagwat said business has an important role in creating wealth, but argued that wealth should also be managed and used in…

03 Sep

CHCC STRENGTHENS INDIA–CANADA BUSINESS TIES THROUGH HIGH-LEVEL DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCHCC

TORONTO (Rajeev Sharma): — The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) is expanding its role as a growing business and advocacy organization for Indian Hindu entrepreneurs and professionals in Canada, with its active participation in high-level engagements involving senior Indian government officials helping create new opportunities for stronger economic connections between Canada and India. A key engagement was the Indian Diaspora and Businessmen Reception hosted by the Consulate General of India in Toronto on August 25, 2026, in the presence of Hon. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji, Finance Minister of the Government of India. CHCC members attended the reception and actively participated…

03 Sep

CHCC and Gujarat Join Hands to Unlock New Trade, Investment Opportunities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCHCC

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) has strengthened its commitment to expanding Canada–India economic cooperation following a meaningful and productive interaction with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, and the Vibrant Gujarat delegation in Toronto. The high-level roundtable provided a valuable platform for discussions on practical opportunities to deepen economic ties between Canada and Gujarat, with a focus on business-to-business partnerships, trade and investment, innovation, entrepreneurship and institutional collaboration. CHCC was represented by its senior leadership, including Maharshi Jani, National President; Nareshkumar Chavda, Chair, Board of Trustees; and Dr. Rakesh Kantaria, Secretary. The…

02 Sep

Canada Raises Financial Requirement for New International Students, Shrinks Immigration Pathways

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has tightened the rules for new international students, increasing the amount of money applicants must demonstrate for living expenses while also placing limits on the number of temporary residents entering the country. The changes are expected to create additional challenges for students from Punjab who are planning to pursue education in Canada. From September 1, students applying for study permits outside Quebec must now demonstrate access to $23,448 for living expenses, compared with the previous requirement of $22,895. Applicants must also show that they can cover their tuition fees and travel costs. The changes come as…

01 Sep

BIG NIGHT FOR MARK CARNEY! LIBERALS SEIZE BYELECTION MOMENTUM, WINS ALL SEATS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingMark Carney

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)/ Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals have scored a major political victory, winning federal byelections and securing all seats to retain their majority government. The results send a strong message to Canada’s opposition parties, with the Liberals making a major breakthrough in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, Quebec, while also securing victory in North Vancouver–Capilano, British Columbia. The Liberals also held Beaches–East York in Ontario, reinforcing their position in Parliament. The B.C. victory in North Vancouver–Capilano is particularly significant, with Liberal candidate Braeden Caley winning the riding and adding another important seat to the government’s tally. The byelections were closely watched…