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Tensions Rise as Jobs Minister Meets Canada Post Union Over Overtime Ban and Weekend Work Dispute
30 May

Tensions Rise as Jobs Minister Meets Canada Post Union Over Overtime Ban and Weekend Work Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
National Times Bureau, May 30, 2025: Canada’s Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu met union leaders in Ottawa amid growing tensions between Canada Post and its workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has enforced a national overtime ban since May 23, following a formal strike notice on May 19. This action comes in response to Canada Post's proposal to expand weekend parcel delivery using part-time staff—an idea the union sees as a direct threat to full-time jobs and long-term job security.The government had already intervened once. The Canada Industrial Relations Board was asked to extend the current collective agreement until…
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Canada Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across U.S. Midwest
30 May

Canada Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts Across U.S. Midwest

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
Milwaukee/Chicago, May 30, 2025: Massive wildfires raging in Canada’s Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces have unleashed a fresh wave of thick smoke over the U.S. Midwest, triggering air quality alerts in major cities like Milwaukee and Chicago. As of Friday, the blazes have scorched over 1.6 million acres of land, forced the evacuation of more than 17,000 people, and claimed at least two lives.Air Quality DeterioratesHazy skies and unhealthy air blanketed the Upper Midwest as smoke drifted southward. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued a statewide air quality alert, labeling conditions as “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” Chicago has also…
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United Field Hockey Club hosts 8th International field hockey Tournament
30 May

United Field Hockey Club hosts 8th International field hockey Tournament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada,
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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No Attestation Required for Apostilled Canadian Documents: Indian Consulate in Vancouver
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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Canada Approves 834,010 New Temporary Resident Applications
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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Punjabi Music Icons Honoured in British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly
29 May

Punjabi Music Icons Honoured in British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada
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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Alberta providing $300,000 to Mount Royal University to explore how optometry training could be offered
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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Alberta providing $7 million in additional funding to Grande Prairie to help community transition to municipal police service
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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Flood protection levelled up in Calgary
28 May

Flood protection levelled up in Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada
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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King Charles III Delivers Historic Throne Speech in Canada, Affirms Sovereignty Amid Global Uncertainty<br>First monarch since Queen Elizabeth II to address Parliament; underscores national pride, economic transformation, and security commitments
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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