Canada

06 Mar

Alberta’s border security plan advancing rapidly to stop illegal activity at US border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s border security plan is advancing rapidly with more measures in place to stop illegal activity at the Alberta-U.S. border. In December 2024, Alberta’s government announced a $29-million investment to create an Interdiction Patrol Team (IPT) within the Alberta Sheriffs to crack down on illegal cross-border activities threatening lives and livelihoods on both sides of the Alberta-Montana border. Alberta’s government recognizes the need for swift and decisive action that will curb drug trafficking and illegal border crossings to strengthen the province’s border security. The team’s first cohort has been deployed and hiring will continue until all 51…

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06 Mar

Improving safety in combative sport: Minister Schow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaJoseph Schow

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow issued a statement on the recommendations from the public fatality inquiry into the 2017 death of Timothy Hague. “Alberta’s government takes athlete safety incredibly seriously and our thoughts are with Timothy Hague’s family, loved ones and community," Joseph said. “Last fall, I received 14 recommendations that were set out in the Honourable Justice C.J. Sharpe’s report to the Minister of Justice regarding the public fatality inquiry into the death of Timothy Hague. Since then, we have been hard at work meeting with municipal combative sport commissions and related stakeholders to…

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05 Mar

In Canada Problems of Punjabis increased , new rules implemented

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Immigration, New Rules, Punjabi

Canada ( Rajeev Sharma), March 5, 2025: The problems of Punjabis seem to be increasing. The rules related to visa in Canada have been made more strict, which will affect millions of people from all over India including Punjab. Mostly it will affect the students going to Canada on Study Visa. After the implementation of new strict rules, their permits are being cancelled. 35-40 percent of students who went to Canada on Study Visa are Indians, including a large number of Punjabis.  According to the new rules implemented in Canada, now border and immigration officers can cancel temporary residential visas…

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05 Mar

Jagmeet Singh Urges Lawmaking Before Election Amid National Emergency

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada election, Jagmeet Singh, Justin Trudeau, NDP

Ottawa, March 5th , 2025 – New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has made it clear that now is not the time for a federal election. Instead, he insists that lawmakers must focus on passing and implementing crucial legislation before Canadians head to the polls. Singh Prioritizes Stability Over Elections With the country facing pressing challenges, Singh argues that political leaders should focus on governance rather than electioneering. His stance comes amid growing uncertainty over the stability of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority Liberal government, which relies on NDP support to pass key policies.In October 2024, Singh voiced concerns…

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05 Mar

Trudeau Counters U.S. Tariffs with 25% Levies, Labels Trump’s Move “Idiotic”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaDonald Trump, Justin Trudeau

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unleashed a fierce response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, calling it a “trade war” that will boomerang on American households. Speaking Tuesday from Parliament Hill, Trudeau blasted the decision as “downright idiotic,” insisting that Canada—despite its courteous nature—will stand firm when its livelihood is threatened. Trudeau lambasted Trump for attacking “the U.S.’s nearest ally and partner” while forging ties with Vladimir Putin, whom he called a “killer and tyrant.” In a swift counterstrike, Canada will slap 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. imports—starting with $30…

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05 Mar

Ontario’s Ford Drops Starlink, Blocks U.S. Contracts in Trade War Reprisal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Doug Ford, Ontario, United States

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic escalation of tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade offensive, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has scrapped a Starlink contract with Elon Musk and prohibited all American companies from securing government work in the province. “The contract’s dead—it’s history,” Ford announced decisively. “We won’t do business with anyone aiding or cheering on economic warfare against our province and nation.” He laid the responsibility at Trump’s feet, stating, “This is on their president, plain and simple.” Trump’s trade war has now triggered a backlash that locks U.S. businesses out of Ontario, undermining claims of “winning”…

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05 Mar

Justin Trudeau Justifies US Anthem Booing While Ford Calls It Out of Bounds

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaDoug Ford, Justin Trudeau

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As trade friction with the U.S. heats up, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Canadians and Americans to stop booing each other’s national anthems, a sentiment at odds with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s acceptance of the behavior as a response to new U.S. tariffs. During a Tuesday press briefing, Ford addressed the fallout from a 25 percent tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that morning, detailing Ontario’s next steps. While he acknowledged the anger sparked by the trade measures, Ford stressed the importance of civility. “Let’s keep the national anthems out of it,” he implored. “Boo…

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05 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith issues statement following implementation of US tariffs

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanadaCalgary, Canada, Premier Danielle Smith

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada, Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement following the implementation of U.S. tariffs. “The tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are an unjustifiable economic attack on Canadians and Albertans. They also represent a clear breach of the trade agreement signed by this same U.S. President during his first term. These tariffs will hurt the American people, driving up costs for fuel, food, vehicles, housing, and many other products. They will also cost hundreds of thousands of American and Canadian jobs. This policy is both foolish and…

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05 Mar

U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Canadian imports is “unjustified”: Mark Carney

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, George Chahal, Mark Carney

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Liberal MP George Chahal organized a public address in Calgary to endorse Mark Carney in his bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. Carney, who previously served as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been actively engaging with Canadians on key issues, including Canada’s economic future and national challenges. During a media interview today, Carney addressed the topic of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, urging that any retaliatory measures be carefully crafted to prioritize the support of workers affected by these “unjustified” tariffs. He emphasized the need…

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04 Mar

AHS third-party investigation: DM McPherson

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCalgary, Canada, McPherson

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Christopher McPherson has issued the following statement on an independent third-party investigation into procurement and contracting processes used by the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services (AHS). “While serving as Acting Deputy Minister of Executive Council, Premier Danielle Smith asked me to establish a credible, independent, third-party investigation into the procurement processes used by the Government of Alberta and AHS and their outcomes. “I have informed Premier Smith that the Honourable Raymond E. Wyant, former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba, will lead this investigation. I asked…

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