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18 Jan

Crowds Gather in Edmonton as Alberta Independence Petition Draws Strong Turnout

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): A petition drive calling for a public vote on Alberta’s future within Canada drew large crowds in Edmonton on Saturday, with long queues forming at Rundle Park as residents waited to add their names. The event was organised by Stay Free Alberta, the group leading the campaign to seek a referendum on whether the province should pursue separation from Canada. The organisation has been holding signature collection and awareness campaigns across Alberta since receiving approval from Elections Alberta earlier this month. By early afternoon, organisers estimated that hundreds of people had already signed the petition at the…

18 Jan

More Than 2.1 Million Temporary Residents Face Permit Uncertainty Across Canada

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): More than 2.1 million temporary residents across Canada are currently dealing with expired or soon-to-expire work and study permits, creating widespread uncertainty for individuals, employers, and communities nationwide. Experts warn against the assumption that most temporary residents will simply leave the country, noting that many have already established deep roots in Canadian cities such as Toronto through long-term employment, higher education, tax contributions, and ongoing applications for permanent residency. CBC recently highlighted the case of Abhishek Parmar, who arrived in Canada as an international student, later secured employment in the auto industry, and applied for permanent…

18 Jan

Canadian Sikh Youth Federation Urges Ontario Government to Avoid Political Use of Gurdwaras Amid OINP Protest

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Toronto (Gaganjot): The Canadian Sikh Youth Federation (CSYF) has formally urged the Ontario government to refrain from using Sikh religious stages for political engagement until the ongoing Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) protest is resolved in a fair and transparent manner. In a letter addressed to Premier Doug Ford, Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Minister David Piccini, Transportation Minister Prabhmeet Sarkaria, and MPP Hardeep Grewal and MPP Amarjot Sandhu, the organization expressed deep concern over what it described as prolonged inaction and unfulfilled assurances regarding the OINP issue. The federation emphasized that Sikh Gurdwaras are sacred and apolitical institutions,…

17 Jan

Haryana and British Columbia Explore Strategic Cooperation in Clean Energy, Trade and Technology

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma/Balwinder Singh): Underscoring Haryana’s growing global engagement and its commitment to forging meaningful international partnerships, Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Friday held a meeting with a high-level delegation from British Columbia, Canada, led by the Premier Mr. David Eby. The interaction focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration across key sectors and strengthening State–Province level cooperation between Haryana and British Columbia. During this Chief Principal Secretary to CM Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Commissioner and Secretary, Foreign Cooperation Department Smt. Amneet P. Kumar also remained present. Welcoming the delegation, the Chief Minister said that the Government of Haryana attaches…

17 Jan

Canada Seals Major Trade Understanding With China, Eyes Broader Export Reach

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has finalised a fresh trade understanding with China that is expected to unlock export opportunities worth over USD 7 billion, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday, signalling a recalibration of Ottawa’s global trade strategy. The Prime Minister said the agreement would help Canadian companies expand their footprint in overseas markets while supporting jobs at home. In a message shared on social media, Carney described the deal as a step toward strengthening Canada’s economic resilience at a time of global uncertainty. An official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the government is moving quickly to…

17 Jan

Poonam Patnaik Donates $1,000 to Support Ottawa Food Bank

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Ottawa ( Rajeev Sharma ): Mrs. Poonam Patnaik, wife of Mr. Dinesh Patnaik, High Commissioner of India to Canada, has generously donated CAD 1,000 to support the Ottawa Food Bank, reaffirming her strong commitment to community service and social responsibility. The donation was raised through a Christmas Bazaar, an initiative that not only supported a vital local charity but also promoted Indian artisans and their craftsmanship, reflecting Mrs. Patnaik’s belief in empowering communities while celebrating culture and tradition. Mrs. Patnaik expressed her appreciation for the impactful work of the Centre de ressources communautaires Rideau-Rockcliffe / Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (CRC),…

16 Jan

Alberta Court Splits Pet Ownership After Separation, Says Pets Are Not Children

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Fort McMurray (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta judge has ruled that a group of cats shared by two former partners must be divided between them, stressing that pets cannot be treated the same way as children under Canadian family law. In a written decision issued last month, Justice Douglas Mah stated that while people often form deep emotional bonds with their pets, the legal framework governing parenting disputes does not apply to animals. “Parenthood and pet ownership are not the same and should not be treated as such,” the judge wrote, adding that courts must apply a different legal standard when…

16 Jan

Doug Ford Criticises Ottawa’s China Trade Deal, Warns of Risks to Canadian Auto Jobs

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario Premier Doug Ford has sharply criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly announced trade agreement with China, warning that it could undermine Canada’s auto sector and threaten domestic jobs by opening the door to a surge of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). In a social media post on Friday, Ford said the deal would give China a strategic entry point into the Canadian market, allowing it to compete aggressively at the expense of Canadian workers. He argued that the agreement lacks safeguards to protect domestic manufacturing and long-term economic interests. Prime Minister Carney earlier announced that Canada had…

16 Jan

Canada–China Reset: PM Mark Carney Seals Strategic Partnership on Energy, Trade, and Agri-Food

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Beijing ( National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a major new strategic partnership with China during his landmark visit to Beijing, the first by a Canadian prime minister since 2017 aimed at boosting Canada’s economic resilience through deeper cooperation in energy, agri-food, and trade.Following high level meetings with President Xi Jinping and other top Chinese leaders, both countries released a joint statement outlining collaboration on clean energy, climate competitiveness, and technology, including batteries, solar, wind, and energy storage. Canada is also encouraging increased Chinese investment in its clean-tech and manufacturing sectors.A key outcome includes Canada allowing up to…

16 Jan

Toronto Pearson Declares ‘Recovery Day’ After 23 cm Snowfall, Crews Work 24/7 to Restore Operations

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto Pearson International Airport is in recovery mode after a powerful winter storm dumped 23 centimeters of snow across the airfield, prompting one of the largest snow-clearing operations of the season. Airport crews are removing an estimated 30,000 to 80,000 tones of snow to keep flights operating safely at Canada’s busiest airport. The snowfall blanketed approximately 55 kilometers of pavement, including runways, taxiways, and large apron areas used for aircraft parking and servicing. By midday, airfield teams were clearing as much as 10 to 30 kilograms of snow per square meter, a critical task required before aircraft…