Canada

11 Jan

British Columbia Looks to India for Trade Growth Amid Shifting Global Alliances

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby departed for India on Friday, launching a trade-focused visit that underscores a changing approach in Canadian economic strategy — one that places commercial opportunity ahead of unresolved diplomatic tensions. The trip is deliberately low-profile. No business delegations or ceremonial events are scheduled, and the premier is accompanied only by Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon and a small support team. Despite its modest format, the mission carries significant weight as Canada and its provinces seek to reduce reliance on the United States amid escalating trade barriers and political uncertainty. The…

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11 Jan

Ongoing Water Emergency Leaves Kashechewan First Nation Facing Uncertainty

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Kashechewan First Nation continue to struggle as a worsening water emergency shows no clear sign of resolution, forcing families to ration bottled water and prepare for large-scale evacuations. With tap water no longer safe to use, households are being provided with just one case of bottled water per day — a supply many say is far from sufficient. For families living in overcrowded homes, the shortage has become especially difficult. Fifteen-year-old Keisha Paulmartin, a resident of the community, said the limited water supply does not meet daily needs. Many homes shelter multiple families and large…

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10 Jan

Canada Condemns Iran’s Crackdown as Protests Stretch Into Second Week

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Ottawa, January 2026: As nationwide protests in Iran enter their second week, Canada has strongly criticised what it describes as an escalating and violent crackdown by Iranian authorities on demonstrators. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a post on social media platform X, denounced the Iranian regime’s response to the unrest, expressing deep concern over reports of violence and repression. “The reports of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation tactics by the Iranian regime against its own people are profoundly concerning,” Carney said. He added that Canada “strongly condemns the killing of protesters” and urged Iranian authorities to respect freedom of expression…

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10 Jan

Eurasia Group Warns Canada Could Bear Brunt of US Political Turmoil in 2026

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is likely to face the most severe consequences of political instability in the United States next year, according to a new report released by global risk consultancy Eurasia Group on Friday. The firm cautioned that rising uncertainty in Washington and a hardening trade environment could significantly reshape Canada’s economy and its long-standing relationship with its closest ally. The report argues that the traditional Canada–US partnership has entered a fundamentally different phase, driven by US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his confrontational approach to governance and trade. It warns that Trump’s efforts to…

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10 Jan

Decades-Old Highway Murder Case Reaches Closure as Accused Extradited to Canada

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Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): More than 20 years after a brutal killing at a remote highway rest stop in northern British Columbia, an American man has been brought to Canada to face justice for the crime. James Daniel Morgan, already serving a lengthy prison sentence in the United States for an unrelated murder, appeared before a B.C. court on Friday in connection with the 2001 death of 74-year-old James Hamrick. Hamrick, a great-grandfather from the United States, was travelling through Canada in his camper when he was killed near Prince George in September 2001. Investigators say Hamrick had offered Morgan…

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10 Jan

Mississauga Resident Wins Court Battle Challenging City’s Lawn Height Rules

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Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): A Mississauga homeowner has won a legal challenge against the city’s weed control bylaw, with the Ontario Superior Court ruling that parts of the regulation violate the constitutional right to freedom of expression. Wolf Ruck, whose uncut lawn in the Orchard Heights neighbourhood triggered the dispute, successfully argued that the bylaw restricting grass height to 20 centimetres and banning certain plants unjustly limited his ability to express environmental values through natural landscaping. While the court did not award him the $2.46 million in damages he sought, it struck down key provisions of the bylaw as unconstitutional. Ruck…

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10 Jan

Canada Names Experience-Heavy Hockey Squad for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian women’s hockey team is set to bring a wealth of international experience to the ice at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics next month, with a roster that blends proven champions and emerging talent. Hockey Canada on Friday announced a 23-player squad that includes 20 players from the team that finished runner-up to the United States at the 2025 World Championships in the Czech Republic. Sixteen players from the gold medal-winning team at the 2022 Beijing Olympics have also been retained, underlining Canada’s intent to rely on a core that has delivered success on the biggest…

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10 Jan

Canadian Job Market Sees Modest Gains in December; Unemployment Edges Up

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s labour market added a modest 8,200 jobs in December, according to Statistics Canada, while the national unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent in November. The increase in the jobless rate reflects more Canadians entering the labour force, a sign of growing confidence among job seekers. The December figures follow three months of robust hiring, with the economy adding 181,000 positions from September through November. Earlier in 2025, job growth had stalled due to trade uncertainties and U.S. tariffs. RBC assistant chief economist Nathan Janzen described the higher participation rate as…

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10 Jan

Alberta Launches Public Portal for Proposed BC Bitumen Pipeline

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has unveiled a new online platform to provide information on its proposed bitumen pipeline to northwest British Columbia, highlighting a commitment to transparency and public engagement. The website aims to clarify common misconceptions about the project, including rumors that construction has already started, that Alberta is fully funding the pipeline, or that a route has been finalized. In reality, the province has dedicated $14 million to early-stage planning and is seeking private-sector leadership alongside partnerships with Indigenous communities. Officials said the pipeline could transport up to one million barrels of crude per day to…

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10 Jan

Alberta Premier Urges Ottawa to Fast-Track Major Energy Projects Amid Global Oil Shifts

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to accelerate federal approvals for major energy projects, calling for applications to be green-lit within six months rather than the current two-year target. In a letter shared publicly on Friday, Smith highlighted recent developments in Venezuela, including the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and U.S. plans to boost Venezuelan oil production, as a key reason for speeding up Canadian approvals. “Renewed Venezuelan crude production will compete directly with Canadian heavy oil for limited refinery capacity,” Smith wrote, noting that delays could risk Canada’s market share and investment…

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