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24 Jul

Alberta working with front-line experts to make classrooms safer for students and teachers

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is working with front-line experts to make classrooms safer for students and teachers. The Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team held its first meeting on July 23, bringing together teachers, school leaders, school board trustees and other front-line professionals with classroom experience to help address the growing challenges in Alberta’s classrooms. The 25-member action team includes teachers, school administrators and support staff who have direct experience working with students every day and understand the complexities of today's learning environments. “The action team’s insights will be key to finding practical solutions that reduce aggression, manage…

24 Jul

Prime Minister Carney Marks 42nd Anniversary of Black July, Reaffirms Canada’s Commitment to Justice

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a solemn statement to mark 42 years since the anti-Tamil violence known as Black July erupted in Sri Lanka in 1983. The pogrom led to the deaths of thousands, the displacement of families, and the beginning of a mass exodus that shaped Tamil diaspora communities around the world, including in Canada. “Forty-two years ago, an anti-Tamil pogrom erupted in Sri Lanka, leaving thousands dead, families shattered, and countless others forced to flee,” said Prime Minister Carney. “Black July remains a tragic chapter in Sri Lanka’s history.” Recognizing the tragedy’s lasting impact,…

23 Jul

Surrey Declares July 23 as ‘Guru Nanak Jahaz Remembrance Day’ to Honour Komagata Maru Passengers

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Surrey, British Columbia (Richa Walia): In a significant gesture of remembrance and reflection, the Surrey City Council has officially declared July 23 as ‘Guru Nanak Jahaz Remembrance Day’, commemorating the 352 Indian passengers aboard the Japanese steamship Komagata Maru who were denied entry into Canada in 1914. The declaration pays tribute to the passengers’ courage and resilience in the face of discriminatory immigration laws of the era. The ship, originally named Komagata Maru, was rechristened Guru Nanak Jahaz by its organizer Baba Gurdit Singh before departing on its historic journey. The renaming gave the voyage profound spiritual, cultural, and political…

23 Jul

Alberta asks for realistic immigration policies:Minister Schow

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration issued the following statement on Ottawa’s decision to invite 10,000 parent and grandparent sponsorship applications. “Alberta’s government is deeply concerned by the federal government’s recent decision to invite 10,000 new applications to sponsor parents and grandparents of newcomers at a time when provinces are already struggling to meet the demands placed on health care, education, housing and social services due to Ottawa’s reckless immigration policies. “Under the federal Liberal government, Canada’s immigration levels have ballooned – almost two million newcomers entered Canada last year alone – without any regard for…

23 Jul

Stronger pipeline pact spans three provinces

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta and Ontario welcome Saskatchewan as the newest signatory to build pipelines and trade infrastructure across provincial borders and into global markets. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) will see the three provinces work collectively to build new pipelines along a route that will connect western Canadian oil and gas to new and existing refineries in southern Ontario, as well as a new deep-sea port in James Bay. The MOU also calls for new rail lines to connect critical mineral deposits located in Ontario’s Ring of Fire region to ports in Western Canada. The agreement reinforces joint efforts…

23 Jul

Prime Minister Carney Meets Premiers to Boost Major Projects and Remove Barriers

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Huntsville, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney convened with provincial and territorial premiers today in Huntsville, Ontario, to advance key national priorities, including the removal of internal barriers, the development of major infrastructure projects, and the addressing of urgent challenges such as wildfires and trade issues. During the meeting, Prime Minister Carney updated premiers on ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to securing the best possible deal for Canadians. He noted that all First Ministers remain unified in their approach to the negotiations. The Prime Minister also highlighted recent steps taken by the…

23 Jul

Alberta and Yukon Join Hands — A new partnership for economic cooperation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta and the Yukon have committed to removing barriers so goods, services, workers and opportunity can flow freely across borders. Premier Danielle Smith and Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand economic cooperation while attending the Council of the Federation meeting in Huntsville, Ontario. The agreement will help Alberta businesses sell more goods and services into the Yukon, while giving Yukon companies new opportunities to access Alberta’s growing markets and invest in the province. Both jurisdictions will identify ways to align certification, licensing and registration for regulated occupations while increasing opportunities for…

22 Jul

Carney Assures Premiers of Strong U.S. Trade Stance Amid Tariff Threat

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma)– Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday assured provincial premiers that Canada would accept nothing short of a favorable deal in its ongoing trade talks with the United States. As the Council of the Federation convened in Ontario’s cottage country, Carney confirmed that Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc would travel to Washington, D.C., in the coming days to continue negotiations, emphasizing, “We are only going to accept the best deal for Canada.”The meeting comes at a critical time as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products…

22 Jul

Indian High Commission Warns Students in Canada Against Fraudulent Calls and Emails

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) : The Indian High Commission in Ottawa has issued an important advisory for Indian nationals living in Canada, especially international students, following a surge in fraudulent calls and emails impersonating Canadian authorities.The advisory comes amid multiple complaints from Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin who have received fake communications regarding visa status, immigration issues, job offers, or refunds of application fees. In many of these cases, victims were falsely accused of being involved in criminal or fraudulent activities. The intent was to intimidate them into sharing personal information or transferring money under duress.International students have emerged…

22 Jul

Ontario Signs New Trade Deals with B.C. and Northern Territories to Boost Internal Commerce

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Huntsville (Richa Walia): Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed new trade agreements on Monday with British Columbia and Canada’s three northern territories, aiming to strengthen interprovincial trade and improve labour mobility across the country. The two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), one with B.C., and another jointly with Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, raise Ontario’s tally of trade agreements with provinces and territories to 10, reinforcing the province’s role as a national leader in fostering internal trade. “With global uncertainty and ongoing threats to our economy, there’s never been a more critical time to strengthen Canada from within,” said Premier Ford. “These…