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23 Nov

Canadian MPs Propose Declaring 2025 as “Year of Compassion” to Honor Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): In a special session on November 17, 2025, three Canadian Members of Parliament—Karim Bardeesy, Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe, and James Maloney—called for 2025 to be officially recognized as the “Year of Compassion” in honour of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday. The MPs delivered powerful speeches in the House of Commons, emphasizing Canada’s commitment to Tibetan rights and the Dalai Lama’s long-standing message of peace, non-violence, and interfaith harmony. During the session, more than 60 Tibetan delegates from regions including Toronto, Alberta, Belleville, and Ottawa gathered at Parliament Hill. The delegates, along with MPs, urged…

23 Nov

Alberta nurses reach last-minute tentative deal to avoid strike

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A province-wide strike by Alberta’s licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and health-care aides was narrowly averted after the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and Alberta Health Services reached a tentative agreement just prior to the commencement of job action on November 22, 2025. The agreement was reached merely days after AUPE formally served strike notice on November 19, following the collapse of mediation talks. The dispute had intensified in early November when over 11,000 AUPE members voted overwhelmingly, with a 98% majority, in favour of authorizing a strike. The union argued that wages, staffing shortages, safety concerns,…

22 Nov

Bhakthi Maha Utsav Season 4 Set to Illuminate Surrey as Canada’s Largest Divine Music and Dance Celebration, Honouring Hindu Heritage Month

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Devotees and art enthusiasts across Canada are preparing for a spiritually enriching evening as Bhakthi Maha Utsav (Bhakthi Thiruvizha – Season 4) returns with even greater splendour, celebrating Hindu Heritage Month alongside its signature display of devotion and culture. Recognized as Canada’s largest divine music and dance celebration, the festival will take place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the renowned Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144 St., Surrey, BC V3X 1A2.The event runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with doors opening at 4:00 p.m. Attendees can look forward to an evening filled with soulful devotional…

21 Nov

Prime Minister Carney Negotiates Landmark UAE Trade and Investment Accords During Maiden Official Visit, Including Unprecedented $70 Billion Investment in Canada

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ABU DHABI (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney has concluded a landmark visit to Abu Dhabi, securing a series of major agreements aimed at dramatically expanding Canada’s trade relationship with the United Arab Emirates and attracting unprecedented levels of foreign investment into the Canadian economy. The visit comes as Canada pursues an ambitious strategy to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade and unlock $1 trillion in new investment over five years.Carney and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed a new Canada-UAE Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, establishing clear and predictable rules for investors and setting…

21 Nov

Those Who Follow Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Teachings Become Free from the Cycle of Reincarnation

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Toronto (Amarjit Singh Khajuria): Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi, which is today known as Nankana Sahib. His father, Mehta Kalu Ji, was a farmer and accountant. Guru Sahib received his early education there and mastered several languages, including Sanskrit, Persian, and Hindi. Later, he moved to Sultanpur Lodhi, where his sister Bebe Nanaki Ji lived. There he worked as a storekeeper (munshi). During this time, he was married and blessed with two sons. It was in Sultanpur Lodhi that he experienced a divine revelation, after which he declared:“There is no Hindu, and there is no…

21 Nov

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Day to Be Marked Worldwide on November 24

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Toronto (Amarjit Singh Khajuria): The world will observe the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji on November 24, 2025, recalling his message of courage, compassion, and freedom of belief. His teachings of “Fear not, Frighten not” continue to hold profound meaning in an era marked by rising intolerance and division.Often revered as “Hind di Chadar”, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji sacrificed his life to defend the religious rights of Hindus, becoming a symbol of spiritual strength and moral resistance. Guru Gobind Singh Ji captured his unparalleled sacrifice in the lines, “Dharam het saka jin kiya, sis…

21 Nov

Allied Universal Canada Initiates Litigation Against Federal Government for $420 Million Over Airport Security Contracts

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Toronto (Gaganjot): Allied Universal Canada, a multinational security firm, has commenced legal proceedings against the federal government and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) seeking damages in excess of $420 million, alleging it was unfairly excluded from airport screening contracts in British Columbia, Yukon, and the Prairies. The company, which provided airport screening services in B.C. and Yukon for 12 years until 2024, asserts that CATSA improperly awarded contracts in November 2023 to rival Paladin Airport Security Services Ltd. Allied Universal claims Paladin’s bid was “improvidently low” and relied on a plan to “poach” its employees. The lawsuit seeks…

21 Nov

Canada Sees Nearly 496,000 Asylum Claims Since 2022, Conservatives Say System Under Strain

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Ottawa ( Rajeev Sharma): Conservative Member of Parliament Michelle Rempel Garner has cited nearly 496,000 asylum claims submitted between January 2022 and October 2025 as evidence of the strain on Canada's immigration system. According to Rempel Garner and the Conservative Party, this figure represents approximately 1.2 percent of the Canadian population during that period. The MP's statement comes as her party pushes for amendments to Bill C-12, which focuses on border security and immigration policy. Conservatives argue that the volume of claims underscores systemic inefficiencies and the need for reforms, including faster processing and stricter oversight of the asylum system.…

21 Nov

Immigration Detainee Escapes from Calgary’s Rockyview Hospital; Public Urged to Contact Authorities with Information

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Authorities are currently searching for an immigration detainee who escaped from Rockyview Hospital in Calgary during a medical assessment, according to official reports.The individual in question, Jagdeep Singh, was in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and is under investigation under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for alleged involvement in organized criminal activities. Further details regarding the investigation have not been disclosed.The CBSA is collaborating closely with the Calgary Police and other law-enforcement agencies to locate the missing detainee.Authorities are advising the public not to approach or apprehend the individual. Anyone with…

20 Nov

Suspect Taken Into Custody at Little India Plaza in Surrey After Lengthy Police Search

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): A man wanted in connection with an investigation involving alleged ransom demands and threats toward police was arrested late last night at Little India Plaza in Surrey.Police moved in on the suspect shortly before midnight after locating a vehicle that had also been sought for some time as part of the investigation. Officers detained the man at the scene. No injuries were reported during the arrest.Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the allegations or the circumstances leading up to the operation. Investigators say a formal statement will be issued once additional information is confirmed.More…