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27 Sep

OCTOBER 2026: CANADA’S DENTAL PLAN, BENEFITS, RULES AND 10 MAJOR DEADLINES THAT COULD AFFECT MILLIONS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadabenefits, Canada, Canada Post, CDCP, CRA, deadlines, Employment Insurance, taxes

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): October 2026 is shaping up to be an important month for Canadian households, workers, seniors, patients, taxpayers and businesses, with a series of federal changes, benefit adjustments, regulatory deadlines and temporary measures coming into effect or reaching key deadlines. Mandeep Duggal of Pro-Tax Block urged Canadians to pay close attention to the October changes, particularly those involving taxes, benefits and important deadlines. Duggal emphasized that Canadians should review how the changes may apply to their individual circumstances, verify information through official government sources and seek professional tax advice where necessary. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) remains…

27 Sep

CHCC–DISIA MOU OPENS NEW FRONT FOR CANADA-NIGERIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, CHCC, commerce, diaspora, DISIA, investment, MoU, Nigeria, Trade

New York (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) has strengthened Canada-Nigeria economic ties through a strategic partnership with Diaspora Investment for Sustainable Impact in Africa (DISIA), aimed at expanding trade, investment and diaspora-driven business opportunities. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Yasharth Verma, Vice President of CHCC, and Dr. Angela, President and Chair of DISIA, during a high-level Nigeria-Diaspora Trade and Investment Engagement at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in trade and investment, food security, job creation, economic inclusion, technology, innovation,…

26 Sep

AIRPORT POWER SHIFT: OTTAWA TARGETS CANADA’S FOUR BIGGEST AIRPORTS FOR PRIVATE OPERATORS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s airport system is facing a major potential shift as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government moves to attract private investment and long-term private operators to four of the country’s largest airports — Calgary International, Toronto Pearson, Vancouver International and Montréal-Trudeau. The proposal does not mean Ottawa is selling the four airports. Under the model being examined, the federal government would retain ownership of the underlying airport land and assets, while private investors could receive long-term concessions to operate and invest in the facilities. Transport Canada would continue to have responsibility for federal regulatory, safety and security oversight.…

24 Sep

BENGALI CULTURE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS BONGMILANTI BRINGS DURGA PUJA 2026 TO NEW WESTMINSTER

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada, Surrey

Surrey (Richa Walia): New Westminster is preparing to welcome a major celebration of Bengali heritage this October as Bongmilanti presents Durga Puja 2026, bringing together families, friends and community members for three days of tradition, devotion, music and cultural connection. Taking place from October 10 to 12 at New Westminster Secondary School, the celebration is more than a religious observance, it will provide an important opportunity for Bengali families across Metro Vancouver to maintain cultural traditions, introduce younger generations to their heritage and strengthen connections within the community. For many Bengali families living away from their homeland, Durga Puja serves…

20 Sep

CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA LEADS NAMASTE CANADA 2026 AS VANCOUVER CELEBRATES INDIA’S CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada

Vancouver (Amrit Dhot/ Richa): The Consulate General of India in Vancouver brought India’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and community spirit to the heart of downtown Vancouver on Saturday, leading the successful 9th annual Namaste Canada 2026 celebration at the Vancouver Art Gallery – North Plaza. The free community festival drew visitors throughout the day, turning the North Plaza into a vibrant showcase of Indian music, dance, culture, food, shopping and community activities. The celebration reflected the Consulate’s continued efforts to provide a prominent platform for India’s diverse cultural traditions and strengthen cultural connections with the wider Canadian community. The full-day…

18 Sep

Kanishka Bombing: Victims’ Families Oppose Possible Move to Scale Back 41-Year-Old Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada, Kanishka

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): More than four decades after Air India Flight 182 was destroyed by a bomb over the Atlantic, the investigation into the Kanishka bombing has become the subject of a fresh dispute between Canadian authorities and victims’ families. Relatives of those killed in the June 23, 1985 attack say they were recently informed about the possibility of reducing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) task force investigating the case and placing the investigation in an inactive status. The development has prompted strong opposition from families, who say the investigation should not be wound down without establishing whether…

17 Sep

Alleged Bishnoi Gang Letter Claiming 5,000 Members in Canada Surfaces Online

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): An alleged letter attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and sent to authorities in Canada has surfaced on social media, drawing attention for its claims about the group’s presence and influence in the country. According to reports, the letter was received by the Abbotsford Police Department in British Columbia in August 2025 and later became part of material presented during an Immigration and Refugee Board proceeding. The document reportedly contains threats directed at Canadian authorities and claims that the gang has more than 5,000 members in Canada, along with access to more firearms than the police.…

15 Sep

CANADA DEPORTS FOUR PUNJAB MEN OVER EXTORTION-LINKED CRIMINALITY; 111 REMOVED NATIONWIDE

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has deported four men from Punjab after authorities found them inadmissible over their alleged involvement in extortion-related offences and connections to criminal organisations. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) identified the individuals as Palwinder Singh, Jasmer Singh, Amitoz Bajwa and Sahibjot Singh. According to the agency, each case involved extortion-related violence or offences associated with organised crime. Their removal followed decisions by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, which determined that the four were inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). 111 People Removed in Extortion-Linked Cases The latest deportations form part of…

12 Sep

Mark Carney Meets Alberta ‘Forever Canadian’ Campaigners as Referendum Debate Intensifies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Canada, Mark Carney

Banff (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney met supporters of the Forever Canadian campaign in Banff on Friday, offering a brief but symbolic show of support for national unity as Alberta prepares for a referendum linked to the province’s separatist movement. Carney encountered volunteers from the group at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, where the federal cabinet was concluding its retreat. Around 50 campaign supporters gathered to welcome the prime minister, many carrying red-and-white signs and wearing maple leaf symbols. During the interaction, Carney signed the campaign’s bright pink recreational vehicle, which is being used to travel across…

12 Sep

Alberta Education Minister Heads to France to Strengthen Education Ties and Student Mobility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is looking to deepen its long-standing education relationship with France, with Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides set to travel to the country from Sept. 12 to 19 for a series of meetings focused on international collaboration. During the visit, Nicolaides will hold discussions with French education authorities on expanding opportunities for students and teachers to gain experience abroad. The mission will also focus on strengthening existing links between Alberta and French education institutions while identifying new areas for cooperation. Two new agreements are expected to mark a key part of the visit. Alberta’s government will…