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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…

19 Sep

Canada and Mexico Elevate Ties with New Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Joint Action Plan

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Mexico City (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark meeting held at the National Palace in Mexico City, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced the elevation of bilateral relations through the creation of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a new chapter in Canada–Mexico cooperation. Joined by cabinet members from both governments, the leaders emphasized their shared ambition to deepen collaboration, strengthen regional ties, and promote inclusive prosperity, particularly in light of ongoing global shifts. A Partnership for the Future The upgraded partnership reflects what both leaders described as a “forward-looking and dynamic relationship” aimed at navigating…

18 Sep

Edmonton’s Festival City Spirit Shines with Government Support

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Edmonton once again lived up to its title of Canada’s Festival City this summer, as more than 20 festivals filled the streets and stages with music, art, theatre, and food. Thousands of visitors flocked to the city, contributing to the local economy while experiencing Alberta’s vibrant culture. To keep the momentum alive, Alberta’s government invested heavily in the festival season. More than $450,000 was provided through community grants to help cover programming, hosting, and equipment costs. In addition, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts supported local presenters with over $1 million in funding, benefitting major events like…

17 Sep

SFJ Issues Fresh Threat, Plans ‘Siege’ at Indian Consulate in Vancouver

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has once again escalated its campaign, declaring that it will “occupy” the Indian Consulate in Vancouver on Thursday. The group, which operates from the United States, appealed to members of the Indo-Canadian community to avoid visiting the consulate on that day. Alongside its announcement, SFJ circulated a poster portraying India’s new High Commissioner, Dinesh Patnaik, with a target mark on his image. The group alleged that Indian diplomatic offices in Canada were functioning as intelligence hubs, keeping tabs on supporters of the Khalistan Referendum. SFJ tied its latest move to Canadian…

17 Sep

PM Mark Carney Pledges Support for Canola Growers, Meets Saskatchewan Leaders

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s agriculture sector, with a particular focus on canola producers. In a post shared on X, Carney said the federal government is working to “empower the hard-working farmers who provide world-class food to Canadians and our trading partners.” The statement followed a meeting in Ottawa with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and representatives from the canola industry. The discussions centered on long-term strategies to expand market opportunities, enhance competitiveness, and ensure stability for farmers facing global challenges. Carney extended his gratitude to Moe and industry stakeholders,…

15 Sep

B.C. Misses Out on Initial Federal Housing Projects, Despite Surplus Land and Readiness

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Vancouver (Richa Walia): British Columbia is notably absent from the federal government's first wave of housing construction on public land, prompting concern from the province’s housing minister, Christine Boyle, despite her support for the broader initiative. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced over the weekend that the federal government, through its newly launched Build Canada Homes agency, will begin construction of 4,000 housing units across six federal land sites. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to fast-track affordable housing by using underutilized government-owned land. However, none of the six projects announced are located in British Columbia — a province…