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04 Mar

Canadian PM Mark Carney Calls for “Rapid De-escalation” of Middle East Conflict Amid Concerns Over International Law

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada, De-escalation, diplomacy, International Law, Iran war, Mark Carney, Middle East, US-Israel

Sydney/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued an urgent appeal for a "rapid de-escalation" of hostilities in the Middle East, describing the widening war between the United States, Israel, and Iran as a stark indicator of the "failure of the international order." Speaking to reporters during his diplomatic visit to Australia, the Prime Minister signaled a more cautious shift in Canada's stance, urging all belligerents to respect the established rules of international engagement. The Prime Minister’s remarks follow a series of high-stakes military strikes that began on Saturday with a joint US-Israeli operation in Tehran, which resulted in…

03 Mar

Global Oil Markets Shaken: Gas Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaGas prices, inflation, Middle East conflict, Oil market, Strait of Hormuz

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian motorists are facing immediate pressure at the pumps this week as North American oil markets react to a significant escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Following a joint military operation by the U.S. and Israel against Iran on Saturday, concerns over the stability of global energy supply chains have sent crude prices on a volatile upward trajectory. The primary focus for market analysts is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow yet vital waterway on Iran's southern border. Currently, approximately 20 per cent of the world's crude oil passes through this chokepoint. Over the weekend, several…

03 Mar

Stronach Sexual Assault Trial: Final Complainant Delivers Harrowing Testimony

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaFrank Stronach, Legal news, Ontario Superior Court, Sexual assault trial

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The high-profile sexual assault trial of billionaire Frank Stronach reached a critical juncture Monday as the final complainant provided a chilling account of an alleged encounter in the early 1980s. The witness, now in her late 60s, testified to a sense of total helplessness during an incident at Stronach’s waterfront apartment. The woman recounted a vivid and traumatic detail, stating she would never forget the sound of her pantyhose being ripped until only the waistband remained. She testified that she lay on a cot sobbing quietly while the businessman penetrated her, fearing that any further resistance would…

03 Mar

Carney Touches Down in Sydney to Bolster Canada-Australia Trade and Defence Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsAustralia, Defence, Geopolitics, Mark Carney, Trade

Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Australia for a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at deepening bilateral collaboration in trade and national security. The Prime Minister landed in Sydney midday Tuesday local time (Monday evening in Canada), marking the start of a multi-city tour through the Commonwealth partner nation. The visit comes at a pivotal time for Indo-Pacific relations. Carney is scheduled to engage with prominent business leaders in Sydney before travelling to the capital, Canberra, on Thursday. In a rare honour for a visiting head of government, he is slated to address the Australian Parliament, where…

02 Mar

Bank of Canada Warns Potential Rate Hikes May Be Necessary Despite Weak Economic Growth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaBank Of Canada, inflation, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Rate hikes, Reuters, Sharon Kozicki, Supply shocks

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Bank of Canada has issued a cautious warning that interest rate increases may occasionally be required even during periods of economic stagnation, as the country prepares for significant structural shifts and potential global supply shocks. Speaking in Norway on Monday, March 2, 2026, Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki addressed the "difficult trade-off" that central banks face when inflationary pressures are driven by supply-side disruptions rather than domestic demand. She noted that while it might seem counterintuitive to tighten monetary policy during a weak economy, such restraint is essential to prevent inflation from becoming persistent. Kozicki identified several…

02 Mar

India and Canada Sign Terms of Reference for Ambitious Trade Pact; Target $50 Billion Bilateral Trade by 2030

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaHyderabad House, India-Canada CEPA, Mark Carney, Narendra Modi, Piyush Goyal, Trade Pact, Trade Target

New Delhi/Ottawa (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma)— In a move designed to reset and revolutionize economic ties, India and Canada officially launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Monday, March 2, 2026. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the landmark agreement were signed by Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu at Hyderabad House. The exchange took place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking a significant milestone in the first official visit by the Canadian leader to the Indian capital. During the high-profile ceremony, Prime…

02 Mar

New Delhi, Ottawa Reignite Ties With Major Energy Accord and 2030 Trade Vision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, TrendingCanada, India

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India and Canada on Monday outlined a sweeping blueprint to elevate their partnership, sealing a multi-billion-dollar uranium supply agreement and committing to expand annual trade to $50 billion by the end of the decade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held extensive discussions in New Delhi, describing the outcome as the start of a renewed and forward-looking chapter in bilateral relations. Uranium Deal to Power Civil Nuclear Expansion A centrepiece of the talks was a $2.6 billion arrangement under which Canada will supply uranium to fuel India’s civilian nuclear reactors. The agreement…

02 Mar

India, Canada Set $50 Billion Trade Target by 2030; Leaders Push for Comprehensive Economic Pact

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India

Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark J. Carney on Monday announced an ambitious target to elevate bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030, signalling a renewed push to deepen economic engagement between the two nations. Speaking during a joint press statement in New Delhi following bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, Prime Minister Modi said both countries are committed to unlocking the full potential of their economic partnership. He confirmed that New Delhi and Ottawa have agreed to work toward finalising a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in the near future. “Our objective is…

01 Mar

Taber Police Urge Retailers to Secure Cough Syrup Amid Surge in ‘DXM’ Misuse

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, DXM, Misuse, Police, Taber

Taber, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma) — The Taber Police Service has issued a formal appeal to local retailers and pharmacies to implement stricter controls on over-the-counter cough syrups following a sharp rise in thefts and dangerous behaviours linked to the drug dextromethorphan (DXM). In a statement released on Sunday, March 1, 2026, authorities highlighted a growing trend of substance misuse among youth in the southern Alberta community, prompting calls for immediate preventive measures. Police are specifically asking businesses to consider moving products containing DXM behind service counters and limiting sales strictly to adults. While the medication is safe when used as…

01 Mar

Canadian-Led Team Discovers “Ghost Galaxy” 250 Million Light-Years Away

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TechnologyAstrostatistics, CDG-2, Dark Galaxy, Dark Matter, David Li, Euclid, Hubble Space Telescope, University of Toronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— A Canadian-led team of astronomers has identified a nearly invisible "dark galaxy," nicknamed a "ghost galaxy," located roughly 250 million light-years from Earth. The discovery of CDG-2 (Candidate Dark Galaxy-2) highlights how much of the universe remains a mystery, as the galaxy is thought to be composed of 99.9% dark matter. "Yeah, it’s pretty much invisible," said David Li, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto and lead researcher on the project. Li, a specialist in the burgeoning field of astrostatistics, used advanced statistical tools to identify patterns in space that traditional observation might miss. The…