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06 Dec

Half of Canadians Support Mass Deportations as CBSA Backlog Reaches Crisis Levels

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCanada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A growing national debate over immigration enforcement is unfolding in Canada as new figures reveal a massive backlog at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). According to the latest official data, 18,084 deportations have been carried out in the 2024–25 period, yet the agency continues to struggle under unprecedented pressure. CBSA officials say staff are working overtime, but the situation remains severe, with 31,379 individuals currently listed as missing or wanted by the agency. Another 424,000 files remain non-actionable, leaving enforcement efforts stalled and public frustration rising. A recent survey indicates that nearly 50 percent of Canadians…

05 Dec

Canada’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 16-Month Low as Economy Adds 54,000 Jobs

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent in November, reaching its lowest point in 16 months, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday. The drop marks a significant improvement from October’s 6.9 per cent and follows months of rising joblessness that peaked at 7.1 per cent in September — the highest level since 2016 outside the pandemic years.The economy delivered an unexpected boost by adding 54,000 jobs in November, registering a third consecutive month of employment growth. Most of the new positions were part-time and concentrated in the private sector. Young workers between 15…

04 Dec

Premier Danielle Smith and 14 UCP MLAs Face Unprecedented Recall Petitions Across Alberta

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary, Danielle Smih

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has entered uncharted political territory as Premier Danielle Smith and fourteen members of her United Conservative Party caucus face officially approved recall petitions, marking the largest and most coordinated recall effort since the province introduced recall legislation. The surge of petitions reflects rapidly growing public dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of major issues, from education disputes to governance concerns.The recall wave began gaining momentum in late November, when Elections Alberta confirmed that petitions targeting fourteen UCP MLAs had met the requirements to move forward. The applications, filed by citizens across the province, accuse the MLAs of…

03 Dec

Calgary Vedic Academy to Host Free 4th Annual Day Celebration on December 20

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Vedic Academy (CVA) will host its 4th Annual Day Celebration on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Southview Community Centre, offering a full day of cultural and spiritual festivities with complimentary admission for all. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and invites families from across the community to enjoy an uplifting program featuring drama, dance, sloka recitation, soulful kirtan, and traditional cuisine. While speaking with National Times, Krishna Vidhya Das mentioned that this year's celebration includes the academy's first graduation ceremony, recognizing the accomplishments of its students, along with a special…

03 Dec

UCP Delegates Reject Key Parts of Smith‑Carney Pipeline Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma): Delegates at the United Conservative Party (UCP) convention in Edmonton have overwhelmingly rejected major aspects of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s recent agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The resolution opposes federal regulation of industrial carbon emissions in Alberta, arguing that nationwide policies do not reflect the province’s unique economy. The November 27 agreement had aimed to support a new pipeline to northwestern British Columbia, abandon the proposed oil-and-gas emissions cap, exempt Alberta from certain clean electricity rules, and negotiate an increased industrial carbon price. It also endorsed a northern Alberta carbon capture and storage project. Despite…

02 Dec

Alberta Set to Unveil Plan to Resist Ottawa’s Gun Buyback Program Today

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta gun buyback, Alberta Sovereignty Act, Danielle Smith

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma)— Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will release further details today on its proposed strategy to counter Ottawa’s gun buyback program. The announcement is expected at an afternoon news conference led by Justice Minister Mickey Amery.Smith told delegates at the United Conservative Party’s annual convention over the weekend that her government would introduce a motion to prevent provincial authorities from enforcing or prosecuting individuals under the federal gun rules. The move is set to be brought forward under the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, a legislation that Smith says allows the province to push…

02 Dec

India–Canada Diplomacy Gains Momentum as High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik Meets Stakeholders in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER ( Rajeev Sharma): India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, joined the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) on Thursday for a closed-door roundtable focused on the ongoing diplomatic reset between Canada and India. Hosted at APF Canada’s Vancouver office, the discussion brought together senior policy experts to examine opportunities and challenges emerging from renewed bilateral engagement. The dialogue comes shortly after Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Indira Anand’s visit to New Delhi, during which both countries issued a joint statement outlining a path forward in rebuilding trust and cooperation. Participants also reflected on next steps for trade and…

01 Dec

Experts Warn Alberta’s Shift Toward Private Practice Could Undermine Public Health System

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta, Public Health System

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta’s plan to allow doctors to work in both the public system and private clinics is drawing mixed reactions, with supporters calling it a strategy to reduce wait times and critics warning it could undermine the province’s public health-care foundation.The proposal part of the government’s effort to modernize health-care delivery would permit physicians to bill privately for some elective procedures while still treating patients within the public system. Government officials argue the change will increase flexibility, expand surgical capacity, and help attract more doctors to Alberta. However, health-care analysts caution that a dual practice model could…

01 Dec

Nearly 24,000 Canadians Die While Waiting for Medical Procedures, Raising Alarms Over Health-Care Capacity

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Gaganjot Singh (Toronto): A new report indicates that nearly 24,000 Canadians died this year while waiting for medical procedures, underscoring a deepening crisis in access to timely care across the country. The findings highlight prolonged delays for surgeries, diagnostic tests, and specialist consultations, with multiple provinces struggling to meet rising demand amid capacity constraints.Toronto hospitals are among those most severely affected, facing significant backlogs in essential procedures such as cardiac surgeries and cancer related diagnostics. Health care experts warn that these delays are contributing to preventable complications and, in some instances, avoidable deaths. They caution that without immediate action to…

01 Dec

Indian High Commissioner Strengthens Engagement with Diaspora During First Official Visit to Vancouver

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingIndian High Commissioner, Surrey, Vancouver

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): High Commissioner of India to Canada Shri Dinesh K. Patnaik, accompanied by Mrs. Poonam Patnaik and Shri Masakui Rungsung, Consul General of India, undertook a series of community outreach engagements during his inaugural visit to Vancouver, reinforcing India’s commitment to its diaspora in Canada. The delegation commenced the visit by paying obeisance at the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Surrey, where they were received with a traditional welcome by the temple management. In his remarks, High Commissioner Patnaik acknowledged the Indian diaspora’s valuable contributions to Canadian society and to India–Canada relations. He urged community members to continue serving…