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26 Nov

Prime Minister Carney Joins Virtual Meeting of Coalition of the Willing to Support Ukraine

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Ottawa, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney participated today in a virtual session of the Coalition of the Willing, aimed at reinforcing international support for Ukraine. The meeting was co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the discussions, coalition members welcomed progress achieved in recent talks between the United States and Ukraine, while commending the efforts of President Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump and their teams toward a negotiated settlement. Leaders focused…

26 Nov

High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik Leads ICCR–University of Alberta MoU for New ICCR Chair

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant move to deepen academic and cultural cooperation, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the University of Alberta have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an ICCR Chair at the university. The agreement was signed by the High Commissioner of India to Canada, H.E. Dinesh K. Patnaik, on behalf of ICCR, and the University of Alberta’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. William Flanagan. The University of Alberta currently hosts approximately 2,000 Indian international students, employs 60 faculty members of Indian origin, and has jointly published over 1,400 research papers with Indian institutions.…

25 Nov

B.C. Woman Gets 18-Month Jail Term in Notable Money-Laundering Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaAlexandra Joie Chow sentence, B.C. money laundering case, CFSEU-BC investigation

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma)— A Richmond woman has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after admitting to laundering criminal proceeds, marking one of the most significant convictions of its kind in British Columbia in more than a decade.Alexandra Joie Chow, 37, was arrested in 2021 following an extensive CFSEU-BC investigation into loan-sharking and underground financial networks. The probe began in 2019 and traced more than $800,000 in transactions linked to illegal activity. Police also seized cash, luxury vehicles, and bank drafts worth roughly $50,000 during the operation.Chow pleaded guilty earlier this year to a single count of laundering proceeds of…

25 Nov

Alberta Tables Major Health Reform Bill Allowing Dual Practice for Physicians

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma)— The Alberta government has introduced Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, a wide-ranging reform package aimed at overhauling the province’s health system. The bill includes a contentious proposal permitting doctors to work in both public and private health care, a move the government says will expand patient options and reduce long surgical wait times.Before the legislation was tabled, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services Adriana LaGrange said the bill is designed to offer Albertans more flexibility while keeping the public system strong. She noted that patients would still receive core care through the public network…

25 Nov

First Major Snowfall Paralyzes Calgary: Nearly 400 Collisions, Flight Delays, Bus Detours and Citywide Disruptions

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma):,Calgary’s first major snowfall of the season brought widespread disruption across the city on Monday, leading to dangerous road conditions, extensive travel delays, and nearly 400 collisions.Officials confirmed a total of 393 reported crashes, as icy roads and reduced visibility made driving treacherous. Of these, 26 collisions involved injuries, prompting a surge in emergency calls. The city also recorded 50 non-injury hit-and-run incidents amid the challenging conditions. Air travel was also heavily affected. Calgary International Airport reported significant flight delays and cancellations, with crews working to de-ice aircraft and clear snow from runways. Passengers were urged to check…

25 Nov

Alberta Strengthens Economic Bridge with India in Talks with Indian High Commissioner

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has taken a significant step towards fortifying its relationship with India as provincial leaders convened with His Excellency Dinesh Patnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, to discuss expanded economic cooperation between the two regions. During the meeting, discussions focused on Alberta’s pivotal role in meeting India’s burgeoning demand for secure, reliable energy and premium agricultural products. Leaders also emphasized emerging opportunities in the technology sector an area where both regions foresee robust potential for future collaboration. With a thriving Indo-Canadian community in Alberta and increasing investment from Indian companies, officials stressed that Alberta is distinctively positioned…

24 Nov

Canada Moves to Modernize Citizenship-by-Descent Law as Bill C-3 Receives Royal Assent

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has taken a major step toward updating its citizenship-by-descent rules after Bill C-3, an amendment to the Citizenship Act, received royal assent. The federal government said the move will make the law more inclusive while preserving the integrity and value of Canadian citizenship. The change is expected to impact thousands of families of Indian origin who have long struggled with the existing restrictions.According to the government’s announcement, once the law officially comes into effect, citizenship will be granted to individuals who were born before that date but would have been Canadian if not for the first-generation…

24 Nov

Alberta Enhances India Relations with New Advisory Committee and Trade Initiatives

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is revitalizing its efforts to expand trade and investment ties with India, building upon previous outreach efforts and establishing a dedicated advisory body to guide future engagement. The 2018 India trip led by former UCP premier Jason Kenney, alongside MLAs Prasad Panda and Devin Dreeshen, included meetings with Indian business and political leaders, though observers noted limited tangible outcomes at the time.In 2025, Alberta established the India Advisory Committee, chaired by MLA Shane Getson, to provide strategic guidance on sectors including energy, agriculture, technology, aerospace, and tourism. Oversight of these initiatives is managed by Invest Alberta…

24 Nov

Alberta Explores Using AI to Draft ‘Alberta Whisky Act’

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is planning to experiment with artificial intelligence to help draft a new law defining “Alberta whisky,” officials confirmed. The initiative would make Alberta one of the first jurisdictions to incorporate AI in the legislative process.The proposed Alberta Whisky Act aims to establish clear standards for what qualifies as Alberta whisky, covering aspects from grain selection to distillation techniques. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally emphasized that the pilot project is low-risk and manageable. “If an error occurs, it can be corrected,” he said, highlighting that human oversight will remain central to the process.Technology Minister Nate…

24 Nov

Indian National Convicted for Harassing Teen Girls in Canada, Faces Deportation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Ontariocriminal harassment, Jagjit Singh, Sarnia high school, teen harassment

Sarnia, Canada (Rajeev Sharma): Jagjit Singh, a 51-year-old Indian visiting Canada on a six-month visa to see his newborn grandchild, has been found guilty of criminal harassment for targeting two teenage girls outside a high school in Sarnia, Ontario. Following the conviction, he has been ordered to leave the country and is permanently banned from returning.Court records show that between September 8 and 11, Singh repeatedly approached students in the school’s smoking area, attempting to take photos and discussing drugs and alcohol, despite not speaking English. One of the victims recalled agreeing to a photograph, only for Singh to invade…