Canada

30 May

United Field Hockey Club hosts 8th International field hockey Tournament

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The United Field Hockey Club is set to host the 8th International Alberta Cup Field Hockey Tournament from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the Genesis Centre in Northeast Calgary, bringing together a mix of international excitement and local sporting talent.Speaking to National Times, Mandeep Jhally of United Field Hockey Club confirmed that 30 teams will be participating in this year’s tournament. Teams from Canada, the United States, and Mexico will compete alongside local teams from Calgary and nearby communities, promising a thrilling display of competitive field hockey and global sportsmanship.“This tournament isn’t just about hockey;…

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30 May

No Attestation Required for Apostilled Canadian Documents: Indian Consulate in Vancouver

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Vancouver (National Times): In a significant development aimed at streamlining documentation processes for Indian nationals in Canada, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver has announced that Canadian documents bearing an apostille do not require further attestation for use in India. The update comes as both India and Canada are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961, which abolished the need for legalisation of foreign public documents between member countries. Under this agreement, apostilled documents from Canada are now recognized as fully legalized in India, eliminating the need for additional certification by Indian consulates. According to the notice, the types…

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29 May

Canada Approves 834,010 New Temporary Resident Applications

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): In the first three months of 2025, Canada approved 834,010 temporary resident applications and extensions, including study permits, work permits, and visitor visas. According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), this unprecedented influx reflects Canada’s ongoing commitment to welcoming international talent and visitors. However, the surge comes with a paradox, while new temporary residents are welcomed, some existing residents face longer processing times and removal notices, highlighting tensions in Canada’s immigration system. The new temporary public policy, effective May 27, 2025, allows temporary foreign workers in Canada with valid work authorization to start…

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29 May

Punjabi Music Icons Honoured in British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly

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Victoria, BC (National Times): In a celebration of culture and global musical influence, renowned Punjabi singers Jazzy B, Chani Nattan, and Inderpal Moga were warmly welcomed at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia yesterday. The artists were hosted for a special lunch at the Parliamentary Dining Room, marking a memorable cultural exchange in the heart of Canadian politics. The singers also had the opportunity to meet Premier David Eby, posing for photographs that quickly circulated online among fans and followers. Their presence was not only a matter of fanfare, it was officially recognized in the legislature itself. Conservative MLA Steve…

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28 May

Alberta providing $300,000 to Mount Royal University to explore how optometry training could be offered

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Calgary (National Times): Right now, in Canada, students interested in becoming optometrists have limited options. There are only two optometry schools in the country, at the University of Waterloo and the Université de Montréal, and the programs are in high demand. Many prospective students leave the country to study, and often do not return to Canada to practice. Seeing this gap, Alberta’s government has signed a letter of commitment with Mount Royal University to support them in working with the University of Waterloo to explore the potential of offering optometry training in Alberta. “This is a great opportunity for Alberta.…

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28 May

Alberta providing $7 million in additional funding to Grande Prairie to help community transition to municipal police service

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Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s government is following through on a commitment to ensure that communities can pursue policing solutions that meet their needs and are supported in reaching their public safety goals. That’s why the province is supporting the City of Grande Prairie with an additional $7 million in funding as it transitions to a municipal police service, helping to advance a homegrown solution that meets the needs of the community. This new funding reinforces and builds on the province’s initial $9.7 million two-year commitment to help the City of Grande Prairie meet its policing and public safety needs, following…

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28 May

Flood protection levelled up in Calgary

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Calgary (National Times): Flood maps play a critical role in helping Alberta’s communities prepare for flooding and respond more effectively when it happens by guiding land-use planning, supporting emergency preparedness, and protecting people, property and infrastructure. Alberta’s government has released new Bow and Elbow River flood maps showing that Calgary’s flood risk along the Elbow River has been drastically reduced thanks to the recently completed Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir and other projects. More projects are already underway to keep strengthening flood protections in the city. The Calgary flood map shows the substantial reduction of the flood hazard area due to the…

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27 May

King Charles III Delivers Historic Throne Speech in Canada, Affirms Sovereignty Amid Global Uncertainty
First monarch since Queen Elizabeth II to address Parliament; underscores national pride, economic transformation, and security commitments

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Ottawa, May 28, 2025: In a moment marking both tradition and transformation, King Charles III delivered Canada’s speech from the throne on Tuesday, the first time a monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. The speech, presented in the Senate chambers, laid out Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vision for the next parliamentary session while signaling a clear assertion of Canada’s sovereignty amid strained relations with the United States.The nearly 30-minute address, traditionally delivered by the Governor General, emphasized Canadian unity, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and the need to navigate an increasingly unpredictable world. Delivered in both English…

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27 May

Writs Have Been Issued for Three Alberta Provincial By-Elections

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Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms writs were issued today to administer by-elections in Electoral Division 31 – Edmonton-Ellerslie, Electoral Division 44 – Edmonton-Strathcona, and Electoral Division 76 – Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills to elect members to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has the authority, under sections 9(1) and 47(1) of the Election Act, to appoint Returning Officers and Election Clerks. These officers play a vital role in the fair and impartial management of Provincial General Elections and by-elections. “Appointments have been made for the Returning Officers and Election Clerks in Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona,…

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27 May

Premier Danielle Smith names cabinet ministers and members

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Calgary (National Times): Premier Danielle Smith has named the ministers and members who will serve on the government’s cabinet policy committees. Cabinet policy committees are essential to the work of government, reviewing policy decisions, setting long-range strategic priorities and contributing to proposals and reviews of legislation and regulation. “I am proud of the dedication of Alberta’s cabinet ministers and MLAs who are stepping up to take on additional responsibilities and work on behalf of Albertans. Each committee member will bring invaluable insight and new perspectives reflecting the diversity of their own experiences. I look forward to working together on Alberta’s…

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