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30 Sep

Canada Applauds Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan; PM Carney Commits to Humanitarian Support for Gaza

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant diplomatic endorsement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's newly unveiled Middle East peace initiative, calling it a "historic" step toward resolving the Gaza conflict. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Carney expressed Canada’s strong support for the peace framework and urged all stakeholders in the region to embrace the opportunity for lasting peace. “Canada welcomes President Trump's historic new Middle East peace plan, and we urge all parties to help it realise its full potential,” Carney wrote. “As the critical next step, Hamas must immediately release…

28 Sep

Canada Eyes Skilled Tech Talent as U.S. H-1B Visa Costs Soar Under Trump Order

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Toronto/London (Rajeev Sharma): With the United States imposing hefty new fees on the H-1B visa program, Canada sees a fresh opportunity to attract global tech workers, particularly those who now face higher financial and bureaucratic hurdles in America. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at an event in London on Saturday, hinted that Ottawa may soon roll out a more targeted immigration strategy aimed at welcoming professionals affected by the U.S. visa policy shift. “There’s now a real chance to bring in talent that might have previously gone to the U.S. under the H-1B program,” Carney told Bloomberg. “Many of…

26 Sep

Bill C-2 Sparks Concerns Over Canadian Permanent Residency Status

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The proposed Bill C-2 has generated significant concern among immigrants and permanent residents across Canada, as it could potentially jeopardize the status of individuals holding or applying for Permanent Residency (PR).The bill, currently under discussion in Parliament, is aimed at addressing perceived gaps in immigration enforcement and national security. However, immigration lawyers and advocacy groups warn that certain provisions may inadvertently put lawful PR holders at risk of losing their status. This includes stricter residency requirements, enhanced reporting obligations, and new compliance rules that could affect those with extended absences from Canada or minor administrative errors.Legal experts…

25 Sep

Alberta PNP Applications Rise to 6,403 in 2025 Following 1,528 New Nominations

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Calagry ( Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has experienced a significant expansion with an additional 1,528 nomination spots allocated for 2025, increasing the total allocation to 6,403. This enhancement follows Alberta's initial allocation of 4,875, which was deemed insufficient to address the province's escalating labor market needs.The expansion aims to provide new opportunities for skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence in Alberta. Key streams under the AAIP include the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Alberta Express Entry Stream, and dedicated pathways for healthcare professionals and other in-demand occupations.Provincial authorities have emphasized that all applications will undergo…

25 Sep

Dinesh Patnaik Assumes Role as India’s High Commissioner to Canada: Key Priorities Ahead

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Dinesh Patnaik has formally assumed the position of India’s High Commissioner to Canada, presenting his credentials to Her Excellency Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada. His appointment coincides with a critical juncture in India–Canada relations, presenting opportunities to deepen cooperation and challenges that necessitate careful diplomacy.The vibrant 1.4 million-strong Indo-Canadian community remains the backbone of bilateral relations. High Commissioner Patnaik is expected to prioritize outreach to the diaspora, recognizing their vital role in fostering cultural exchange, advancing business partnerships, and strengthening political advocacy between the two nations.Patnaik’s tenure is anticipated to focus on balancing diplomacy with…

25 Sep

Canada Strikes Landmark Trade Deal with Indonesia, Strengthening Ties in the Indo-Pacific

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a move set to reshape Canada’s trade footprint in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Mark Carney today announced a comprehensive economic agreement with Indonesia, marking Canada’s first-ever bilateral trade pact with a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Welcoming Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Ottawa, Prime Minister Carney unveiled the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a major step in Canada's efforts to diversify trade relationships amid shifting global dynamics. “This agreement represents not only a new era of economic cooperation but also a critical component of our broader Indo-Pacific strategy,” Carney said during…

24 Sep

BDC Unveils $50M Fund to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Amid Canada’s Succession Shift

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As Canada braces for a generational shift in business ownership, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is stepping in with a $50 million initiative aimed at helping women entrepreneurs acquire established companies from retiring owners. The newly launched Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Fund, managed by BDC Capital, is designed to provide both capital and strategic support to women looking to purchase and scale existing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The move comes in response to what experts are calling a “succession tsunami” — the anticipated exit of tens of thousands of business owners over the…

22 Sep

Public Safety Crisis Grips B.C. Communities as Local Leaders Prepare for Key Talks in Victoria

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Victoria, B.C (Richa Walia): As mayors and councillors from across British Columbia gather in Victoria for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention, the issue dominating conversations is not housing or infrastructure—but downtown disorder and rising concerns over public safety. From northern towns to coastal cities, municipal leaders say they’re grappling with the fallout of increasingly visible and complex social issues on their streets. The concerns range from drug use and mental health crises to repeat criminal activity and deteriorating public confidence in safety. In Smithers, the town has taken the unusual step of hiring private security to patrol…

21 Sep

Australia, Canada, and UK Recognize Palestine, Call for End to Hamas

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom jointly announced their recognition of the State of Palestine, reaffirming support for a two-state solution in the Middle East. The coordinated move, declared in separate statements by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney, and Keir Starmer, emphasized that the recognition was meant to revive hopes for peace and not to reward Hamas, which they urged must disband immediately.Albanese called the recognition a historic acknowledgment of the Palestinian people’s long-held aspirations for independence, while Carney cited Canada’s decades-long support for a two-state solution as the foundation of its decision. Starmer…

19 Sep

Minister Nate Horner Issues Update on Teacher Bargaining Talks, Outlines Key Issues Remaining

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board, Nate Horner, has provided a public update on the status of ongoing negotiations between the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) and the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA). In a statement released Friday, Minister Horner confirmed that the two parties met earlier in the day at a resolution conference convened by the Alberta Labour Relations Board (LRB) to address an unfair labour practice complaint filed by TEBA against the ATA. Following the meeting, the LRB issued a consent order, signaling an agreement between both sides to resolve the complaint…