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25 Jun

City of Calgary Introduces New Bylaws for Weapon Display

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The City of Calgary has enacted updated bylaws to restrict the public display and use of weapons, including replicas, across public spaces and transit systems. The move comes in response to growing public safety concerns and a rise in incidents involving visible or discharged projectile weapons. Under the new regulations, individuals are prohibited from carrying or displaying any weapon, real or imitation, on Calgary Transit vehicles and in public areas. The ban includes BB guns, pellet guns, airsoft rifles, slingshots, knives, crossbows, and other projectile-based or bladed objects. “This is about protecting the public and sending a…

24 Jun

Canada Questions Timeline for NATO’s Defence Spending Target Amid Push for 5% GDP Commitment

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Ottawa/The Hague, June 24, 2025 — As NATO allies push for a significant boost in defence spending amid global tensions, Canada has signaled support in principle but raised concerns over the timeline to meet the proposed target. Foreign Minister Anita Anand, speaking from The Hague during the NATO summit, said while Canada agrees with increased investment in defence, the deadline for achieving a proposed 5% of GDP remains “up for debate.”The proposed target—nearly double the longstanding 2% commitment—has been endorsed by the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany in response to escalating threats in Europe, the Middle East, and Indo-Pacific. However,…

24 Jun

OSCAA Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra 2025, A Festival Honouring All Cultures, Faiths, and Universal Brotherhood

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Odia Social & Cultural Association of Alberta (OSCAA) cordially invites everyone to the Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra 2025, a vibrant and inclusive Festival of Chariots celebrating cultural unity, spirituality, and community togetherness. Mukesh from OSCAA stated that the event will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 292090 Wagon Wheel Blvd, Calgary.This annual event, inspired by the centuries-old tradition of Lord Jagannath’s chariot festival in Puri, Odisha (India), has evolved into a multicultural celebration that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. The Calgary edition will feature a grand…

24 Jun

Canada and European Union Sign Landmark Security and Defence Partnership

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Ottawa/Brussels (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development aimed at bolstering global security and economic cooperation, Canada and the European Union on Tuesday signed a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership, marking the beginning of a new era in transatlantic collaboration. The agreement, signed at a high-level summit in Ottawa, is designed to reinforce supply chains, strengthen defence industries, and enhance coordination on emerging global threats — including cyberattacks, hybrid warfare, and technological disruptions. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed the agreement as a historic milestone in Canada-EU relations. “Canada and the European Union have just launched a new era of partnership…

24 Jun

PM Mark Carney Pays Tribute to Victims on National Day of Remembrance for Terrorism

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Ottawa (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a solemn statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, paying tribute to the lives lost in the 1985 Air India bombing and reaffirming Canada’s commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism. “Forty years ago, innocent civilians, including 268 Canadians, were killed in the bombing of Air India Flight 182,” said Prime Minister Carney. “This terrorist attack remains the deadliest in our country’s history — one we must never forget.” The bombing of Air India Flight 182, which occurred on June 23, 1985, off the coast of Ireland, remains…

23 Jun

Canada Halts Deportations to Israel Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

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Ottawa, June 23, 2025 — The Canadian government has officially paused all removals and deportations to Israel due to the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region stemming from the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR) is now in place for individuals subject to enforcement orders involving travel to Israel. The ADR policy is activated when civilians in a destination face generalized risk from armed conflict or environmental disaster, ensuring no deportation takes place until conditions improve.The CBSA clarified that the temporary deferral does not apply to individuals deemed inadmissible…

23 Jun

Carney, Trump Discuss Middle East De-escalation, NATO, and Trade Progress

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Ottawa/Washington, June 23, 2025:Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed a high-level conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on key global and bilateral issues, including the escalating crisis in the Middle East, NATO cooperation, and trade negotiations between the two countries.In a post shared online, Carney stated that the two leaders spoke overnight to address urgent developments. The primary agenda was to coordinate steps for de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East, which has seen heightened tensions following recent U.S. military action and diplomatic fallout involving Iran.Carney also emphasized Canada and the United States' mutual commitment to strengthening NATO…

22 Jun

Canada Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran Crisis, Supports U.S. Strikes

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Ottawa, June 22, 2025: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Iran’s nuclear program a “grave threat to international security,” voicing strong opposition to Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. His statement comes in the wake of U.S. military action against Iranian targets, which Washington claims was aimed at reducing the threat posed by Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.In a post shared on social media, Carney reiterated Canada’s long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. He acknowledged the American military strikes but emphasized that the broader Middle East remains in a state of heightened volatility."While U.S.…

21 Jun

Canada Passes Fast-Track Infrastructure Bill with Cross-Party Backing Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)– In a significant bipartisan move, the House of Commons passed Canada’s Major Projects Legislation (Bill C‑5) late Friday evening with support from both the ruling Liberals and the opposition Conservatives. The bill is intended to fast-track critical infrastructure and resource projects while also eliminating key interprovincial trade barriers, amid increasing U.S. protectionism and tariffs.Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the development, calling the bill “essential for national economic resilience.” It grants the federal cabinet expanded powers to override existing legislative obstacles to approve large-scale energy, mining, and transport initiatives deemed vital to the national interest. The urgency of…

21 Jun

Community Organizations U Turn & First Step Together Society Come Forward to Support Refugee Groups in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): U Turn (Jay Chowdhary) and First Step Together Society (Anita and Savita) are making tireless efforts to empower refugees to utilize their skills for Canada's benefit. A meeting was held at the Genesis Centre with representatives from Ukraine and Afghanistan refugee groups, where valuable information was shared and common challenges faced by refugee families were discussed. An Afghan representative noted that over 3,000 Afghan refugee families reside in Calgary, with approximately 5,000 more across Alberta, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted programs. Afghan refugees in Calgary face numerous challenges while rebuilding their lives, particularly women who struggle…