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05 Oct

Vikas Gautam Enters Burnaby Centre Race, Bringing Community Experience to Politics

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Burnaby (Richa Walia): Community volunteer and communications and event organizer Vikas Gautam is entering the provincial political arena as the CentreBC candidate for Burnaby Centre, highlighting his years of community involvement, grassroots engagement and experience connecting diverse communities. Gautam’s community work includes volunteering with the Hindu Temple Burnaby and supporting fundraising and relief initiatives involving the Surrey Food Bank, Vancouver Food Bank, B.C. flood relief efforts and other community organizations. His community engagement expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he organized and supported online events connecting participants across Canada, the United States, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South and…

05 Oct

India-Canada CEPA Talks Enter Fifth Round as Ottawa Highlights Energy and Critical Minerals

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): India and Canada are set to begin the fifth round of negotiations on a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with trade officials from both countries looking to build on recent discussions and move closer to a potential agreement. Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said the latest round of talks would build on his recent visit to Mumbai and his discussions with India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during the G20. In a post on X, Sidhu pointed to India’s rapidly expanding economy and its increasing energy requirements, saying Canada was prepared to play a…

05 Oct

Alberta Moves to Deepen Tourism Ties With Mexico During Strategic Trade Mission

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to expand its tourism footprint in Mexico as Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko leads a provincial delegation to Mexico City for a series of meetings aimed at attracting more visitors and strengthening international tourism partnerships. The mission, scheduled from October 5 to October 9, will bring together the minister and representatives from Travel Alberta, who are expected to engage with airlines, travel industry representatives and media organisations to promote the province as a destination throughout the year. Mexico has emerged as an important international market for Alberta’s tourism sector. Mexican travellers spent approximately…

04 Oct

India and Canada Launch Fifth Round of CEPA Negotiations in Ottawa Aiming for Year-End Free Trade Deal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanadabilateral commerce, CEPA talks, India Canada trade, Mark Carney, Narendra Modi, Ottawa negotiations

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — India and Canada are set to open their fifth round of negotiations for a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Ottawa on Monday, accelerating bilateral efforts to finalize the landmark free trade pact before the close of 2026. The five-day session, concluding on October 9, follows the fourth negotiating round wrapped up in New Delhi on September 18, reflecting renewed diplomatic momentum to lower cross-border tariffs, facilitate talent mobility, and stimulate mutual direct investment. The accelerated schedule arrives amid significant diplomatic groundwork, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noting last month that Indian Prime Minister…

04 Oct

Friends for Cause Foundation Presents ‘The Joy of Siring’ to Support Cataract Care in India

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Surrey (Richa Walia): Friends for Cause Foundation (FFCF) is presenting The Joy of Siring, a community fundraising and awareness event supporting an ongoing initiative to provide free cataract surgeries and eyeglasses to people facing financial hardship in rural northern India. The event is part of a broader effort led by Yogesh Kumar Bhatia, whose involvement in the cause began following the death of his younger brother, who was closely connected with the issue of cataract blindness. Bhatia immigrated to Canada in 2010. A chemical engineer by profession, he worked as a water treatment consultant and RO plant designer. Following his…

04 Oct

Megan Knight’s MLA Campaign Launch Draws Support from Former Surrey Mayors and Community Leaders

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Surrey (Richa Walia): The campaign of Megan Knight, the incumbent Mayor of White Rock and a candidate for the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), officially launched on October 3, 2026, at her campaign office at 15550 32nd Avenue, Surrey. The launch brought together community leaders, business representatives, volunteers, residents and political supporters, reflecting strong local engagement with Knight’s candidacy. Former Surrey mayors Dianne Watts and Linda Hepner were among the prominent supporters present, adding significance to the campaign’s opening event. The gathering provided an opportunity for attendees to meet Knight, discuss her campaign priorities and exchange views on issues…

04 Oct

Alberta Minister Tanya Fir Heads to Ireland and UK to Expand Cultural Industry Partnerships

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to strengthen its international presence in the creative sector as Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir prepares for a nine-day mission across Ireland, Scotland and England. Fir will lead an Alberta delegation from Oct. 4 to 13, meeting with representatives from the film, television, music and arts industries as well as organizations focused on women’s leadership and political participation. The overseas mission is aimed at creating new connections for Alberta’s cultural industries while giving the province an opportunity to promote itself as a competitive location for film, television and music…

03 Oct

Alberta Opens $2.5 Million Grant Programs for Cultural and Anti-Racism Initiatives

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Community organizations across Alberta can now apply for funding aimed at promoting cultural understanding, strengthening community connections and supporting initiatives that address racism. The provincial government has committed a combined $2.5 million through the 2026 Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grant programs. Of the total, $2 million will be distributed through the Ethnocultural Grant, while $500,000 has been allocated to anti-racism projects. The programs are designed to support community-led projects, educational activities and events that bring people from different backgrounds together and contribute to more inclusive communities. Ethnocultural Grant The Ethnocultural Grant has a $2-million funding pool for organizations…

03 Oct

Alberta Justice Minister Heads to Denmark for Global Legal Conference

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery is travelling to Copenhagen, Denmark, from October 4 to 8 to take part in the International Bar Association Annual Conference and meet with representatives of the Danish justice sector. The international conference is expected to bring together more than 5,000 legal professionals representing governments, regulatory agencies, law firms, businesses and academic institutions from more than 130 jurisdictions. Discussions at the event will cover issues affecting justice systems around the world, including access to justice, artificial intelligence, legal technology, criminal law, public-sector legal work and the rule of law. Amery said international engagement…

03 Oct

B.C. Conservatives Face Questions Over Talks With OneBC

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Vancouver (Richa Walia): The B.C. Conservatives are facing criticism from CentreBC Leader Elenore Sturko after interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson confirmed that his party has held discussions with OneBC ahead of the provincial election. Doerkson acknowledged that conversations had taken place with OneBC but said there was no formal agreement between the two parties. OneBC interim leader Dallas Brodie has separately indicated that she is open to an electoral arrangement with her former party. The discussions have drawn renewed attention to the relationship between the two parties. OneBC emerged as a breakaway group from the B.C. Conservatives, with Brodie having…