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30 Jul

Canada Deports 10,607 People in First Half of 2026 as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that 10,607 individuals were removed from Canada between January 1 and June 30, 2026, as the federal government continues to strengthen immigration enforcement across the country. The figures are published in the CBSA’s official “Immigration Removal Statistics – 2026” report, which provides monthly and annual data on immigration removals. According to the report, Indian nationals accounted for the highest number of removals, with 3,323 people deported, followed by Mexico (1,573), Haiti (431), the United States (372), and Colombia (354). The data further reveals that 8,551 of those removed were…

10 Jun

Punjab-Origin Ontario Constable Dies in Line of Duty; Teen Charged with First-Degree Murder

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Rajeev Sharma :- Constable Tarun Bali of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), who sustained critical injuries while performing official duties in northern Ontario, succumbed to his injuries, police confirmed on Tuesday. Another officer injured in the incident remains under medical care. Originally belonging to a family from Punjab, Bali had been serving with the OPP for nearly two-and-a-half years and was attached to the Dufferin Detachment. At the time of the incident, he was on a special assignment with the James Bay Detachment. The tragic incident occurred around midday near Hearst in Ontario while a police team was conducting an…

27 May

Steven Guilbeault Expected to Leave Carney Caucus as India-Canada Tensions Continue

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Former Liberal environment minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to leave Prime Minister Mark Carney’s caucus, according to reports by The Globe and Mail. Sources also say the longtime environmental advocate may resign as MP for the Montreal riding of Laurier–Sainte–Marie, though plans could still change. Guilbeault, who represented the riding since 2019, reportedly resigned from cabinet last year over disagreements with the government’s energy policies, including support for a new Alberta-to-West Coast pipeline and changes to environmental assessment rules. Sources say Guilbeault is expected to address Parliament on Wednesday and meet with current and former staff afterward.…

14 May

Canada crackdown: Two Punjabi youths arrested in Surrey firing case linked to extortion network

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Rajeev Sharma :- Ending days of political suspense over the leadership issue in Kerala, the Congress high command on Thursday officially announced V. D. Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of the state. The decision was finalised after extensive consultations with senior leaders of the party’s Kerala unit. The announcement was made at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi by party observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, along with Kerala in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi. Senior Congress leader Satheesan’s name had emerged as the frontrunner following several rounds of discussions within the party. Apart from Satheesan, Congress organisation general secretary K. C.…

09 May

Faridkot youth dies of suspected heart attack in Canada

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Rajeev Sharma :- A youth from Punjab’s Faridkot district reportedly died after suffering a heart attack in Canada, leaving his family and villagers in deep shock. The deceased has been identified as Rajwinder Singh, also known as Raju, a resident of Kila Nau village in Faridkot district. According to family members, he had moved to Canada nearly three years ago on a spouse visa to join his wife and was living in Brampton, where he was employed. Sources said Rajwinder’s health suddenly deteriorated late at night, following which he was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him brought…

06 May

Moga woman appointed Peace Officer in Canada, brings pride to Punjab

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Rajeev Sharma :- In a moment of pride for Punjab, a young woman from Moga district has secured a position in the Canadian police system as a Peace Officer. Jasdeep Kaur Brar, a native of Mallke village, has achieved the milestone through years of dedication and perseverance. Daughter of village sarpanch Raja Mallke, Jasdeep has brought recognition not only to her family but also to her native region. Her accomplishment has been widely celebrated, with relatives, local residents and community leaders visiting her home to congratulate the family. According to her father, the achievement is the result of sustained hard…

18 Apr

New Canadian Immigration Rules Put Thousands of Punjabi Students at Risk of Deportation

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Rajeev Sharma :- Canada’s recent changes to its immigration framework have triggered widespread concern among international students, particularly those from Punjab, following the introduction of a new law often referred to as Bill C-12. The revised policy has led to notices being issued to nearly 30,000 individuals, including around 9,000 Punjabis, raising fears of possible deportation. The notices have primarily been sent to individuals currently staying in Canada on refugee claims after the expiry of their work permits. Authorities have asked them to justify their eligibility to remain in the country under the updated regulations. Officials have made it clear…

16 Apr

Punjabi-Origin Radio Host Sentenced to 5.5 Years in Canada Drug Trafficking Case

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Rajeev Sharma :- A Canada-based radio broadcaster of Punjabi origin has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being convicted in a drug trafficking case by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The 47-year-old, identified as Sukhwinder Kaur Sangha, was found guilty of trafficking narcotics from the United States into Canada. Sangha, whose family roots trace back to Nakodar in Punjab’s Jalandhar district, was born and raised in Prince George, Canada. Over the past decade, she had established herself as a prominent voice in Punjabi media, working as a freelance radio and television host and gaining…

10 Feb

SUV sprayed with bullets: Indian-origin techie shot dead in car in Toronto’s shopping mall

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National Times Bureau :- An Indian-origin IT professional was shot dead by unidentified men in his car parked in a parking of a shopping mall in Canada's Toronto. The victim hailed from Thyamagondlu in Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The parents of an Indian IT professional who was shot dead in Canada said they had repeatedly urged their son to return home, but he chose to stay abroad. Chandan Kumar’s family is devastated after he was fatally shot in Toronto. His parents suspect that his involvement in forming a Kannada community group in the city may have played a…

08 Feb

Canadian Police Sergeant Temporarily Demoted Over Participation in Pro-Khalistan Protest Outside Hindu Temple

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Arbitration Ruling Sparks Anger Within Hindu Community National Times Bureau :- A Canadian police officer who took part in a pro-Khalistan protest outside a Hindu temple in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has been temporarily demoted but will regain his rank and full pay after six months, a decision that has triggered strong reactions from the Hindu community. Peel Regional Police (PRP) Sergeant Harinder Sohi was among the participants at a protest organised by the separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton in November 2024. The protest later turned violent, with some demonstrators allegedly…