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30 Jan

Indian national indicted in US for alleged human smuggling from Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBorder Patrol, human smuggling, Illegal Immigration, Indian citizen, US indictment, US-Canada border

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): A 22-year-old Indian citizen has been indicted in the United States for allegedly operating a human smuggling network that facilitated the illegal entry of Indian nationals from Canada into the country through the northern border. The accused, identified as Shivam, whose surname has not been disclosed, has been charged with one count of conspiracy to illegally bring aliens into the United States and four counts of illegally bringing aliens into the country for private financial gain. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of New York on Wednesday. According to…

29 Jan

Doug Ford Warns Quebec Separatist Victory Would Be a “Disaster” for Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanadian unity, Doug Ford, Parti Québécois, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Quebec election

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario Premier Doug Ford waded into Quebec’s provincial political debate on Wednesday, saying the election of a separatist government in the province would be a “disaster” for Canada at a time when national unity is critical. Ford made the remarks at a joint news conference with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt ahead of a meeting of provincial premiers in Ottawa. The comments come as Quebec prepares for a fall election that could usher in major political change following Premier François Legault’s announcement earlier this month that he will step down once his party selects a new leader.…

29 Jan

Eby Calls Alberta Separatists’ U.S. Outreach “Treason” Ahead of Premiers’ Meeting in Ottawa

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, British Columbia, CanadaAlberta Prosperity Project, Alberta separatism, Canada sovereignty, David Eby, U.S. administration

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby on Wednesday strongly condemned reports that Alberta separatists have sought support from the United States, calling such actions an act of “treason” as Canada’s premiers gather with the prime minister in Ottawa. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Eby said appealing to a foreign government for help in breaking up Canada crosses a clear line. “To go to a foreign country and to ask for assistance in breaking up Canada — there’s an old-fashioned word for that, and that word is treason,” he said. Eby was responding to reports that members of U.S.…

29 Jan

Mistissini Cree Nation placed under lockdown after fatal shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaBaie-James, Cree Nation, Eeyou Eenou Police Force, fatal shooting, lockdown, Mistissini, Quebec

Mistissini, Quebec (Rajeev Sharma): The Cree Nation of Mistissini, located in Quebec’s northern Baie-James region, was placed under lockdown on Thursday morning following a fatal shooting incident that resulted in multiple deaths. Chief Michael Petawabano confirmed the lockdown in a statement, saying the decision was taken in the interest of public safety after what he described as a “serious shooting incident.” He said the safety and security of community members remain the highest priority. Residents have been asked to stay inside their homes and keep their doors locked until further notice. All community buildings, including schools, offices and other public…

29 Jan

Canada trade deficit widens sharply in November as exports slump

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada recorded a sharp increase in its monthly international trade deficit in November as merchandise exports fell steeply, led by a significant decline in metal and non-metallic product shipments, data released by Statistics Canada on Thursday showed. The country posted a goods trade deficit of C$2.2 billion (US$1.62 billion) in November, widening sharply from an upwardly revised deficit of C$395 million in October. With the exception of September, when Canada registered a marginal surplus, the trade balance has remained in deficit since February last year, coinciding with uncertainty triggered by tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.…

29 Jan

Federal government reinforces policing as extortion wave intensifies in Surrey

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingSurrey

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Ottawa has announced a fresh round of law enforcement support to address a sharp rise in extortion-related crimes in Surrey and neighbouring communities in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, as authorities warn the situation is spiralling rapidly. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the federal government would move quickly to strengthen frontline policing, calling the growing pattern of threats and violence “completely unacceptable.” In a public statement, he stressed that dismantling the criminal networks behind the extortion schemes would require close coordination between federal, provincial and local agencies. Under the new measures, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)…

28 Jan

Carney Says Canada-U.S. Relations ‘Good’ as Trade Deal Review and Trump Tariff Threats Loom

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada-U.S. relations, CUSMA review, Donald Trump, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said Canada’s relationship with the United States remains on stable footing despite heightened rhetoric and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of a key trade agreement review. Speaking briefly to reporters before a cabinet meeting, Carney said Ottawa continues to have “good conversations” and constructive exchanges with Washington, even as attention intensifies around bilateral trade and security issues. Canada’s free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico (CUSMA) is scheduled for a formal review in July. Carney said Trump’s recent threat of imposing 100 per cent tariffs on…

28 Jan

Energy, Critical Minerals to Anchor Renewed India-Canada Trade Relations: Canadian Minister

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Indiacritical minerals, energy trade, India-Canada relations, LNG exports, nuclear cooperation

New Delhi/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Energy cooperation and critical minerals are set to form the foundation of renewed trade ties between India and Canada as the two countries move to reset relations after a prolonged diplomatic freeze, a senior Canadian minister has said. Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, said India’s rapidly growing energy demand presents a major opportunity for Canada, which has abundant reserves of oil, natural gas and critical minerals. Speaking to Bloomberg Television on the sidelines of India Energy Week in Goa on Wednesday, Hodgson said deeper energy links would strengthen both economies. Canada currently…

28 Jan

Surrey Urges Ottawa to Declare Federal Emergency as Extortion Cases Surge

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaBrenda Locke, federal state of emergency, organized crime, RCMP, Surrey extortion

Surrey, B.C, January 28, 2026: The City of Surrey is calling on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in response to a sharp rise in extortion cases, with police recording 35 suspected incidents in the city so far this month alone. Surrey city council unanimously approved a motion brought forward by Mayor Brenda Locke during a public hearing Monday night, citing growing concerns over organized crime, intimidation and targeted shootings. “The City of Surrey is experiencing an acute and escalating crisis of organized extortion, intimidation, and targeted shootings resulting in fear, trauma, and economic harm to residents…

28 Jan

Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Felt Across Southern and Central Ontario Late Tuesday

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada, OntarioEarthquakes Canada, magnitude 3.7, Natural Resources Canada, Ontario earthquake

Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Thousands of residents across southern and central Ontario reported feeling an earthquake late Tuesday night, according to Natural Resources Canada. Earthquakes Canada said a magnitude 3.7 tremor was recorded just before 11 p.m. ET, approximately 99 kilometres northeast of Toronto. The quake was described as “lightly felt” and was centred about 23 kilometres southeast of Orillia, Ont., at a depth of five kilometres. Natural Resources Canada seismologist Marikah Adams said around 2,600 people had reported experiencing the shaking, with reports coming in from a wide area stretching from Kingston to Kitchener. She added that additional reports were…