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17 Oct

Alberta Launches Triage Liaison Physician Programme To Reduce Emergency Room Wait Times

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaAdriana LaGrange, Alberta, Canada, Emergency Departments, Healthcare, Hospital Services, Patient Safety

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has announced the launch of a new Triage Liaison Physician programme aimed at improving patient care and reducing delays in busy emergency departments. The initiative will place physicians directly in emergency department waiting areas to assess patients earlier, identify those whose conditions may be worsening and help initiate diagnostic tests and treatment sooner. Adriana LaGrange, Alberta's Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services, announced the programme on October 16, describing it as an initiative intended to improve patient flow and strengthen safety across the province's emergency care system. Under the programme, Triage Liaison Physicians will assess…

13 Oct

Canada to Send Largest Trade Delegation to India in Over 30 Years, Sidhu Says

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is preparing to send its largest trade delegation to India in more than three decades, with International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu leading a mission aimed at expanding commercial ties and creating new business opportunities between the two countries. The delegation will include approximately 300 business representatives from a range of industries, reflecting Canada’s interest in strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Sidhu said India’s population of more than 1.4 billion people offers Canadian companies significant potential to reach new markets and build long-term partnerships. The trade mission will focus on…

06 Oct

Quebec Separatists Return to Power, Putting Fresh Focus on Canada’s Unity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Quebez

MONTREAL (Rajeev Sharma): Quebec has handed a major political victory to the separatist movement, with the Parti Québécois (PQ) emerging as the province’s leading force and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon set to become the next premier. The result marks a significant shift in Quebec politics and presents a fresh challenge for Prime Minister Mark Carney as his federal government deals with economic pressure, tensions with the United States and renewed questions about Canada’s future as a united country. Despite winning the election, the PQ did not secure enough seats for a majority government. Its share of the popular vote was reported…

05 Oct

Community Service Recognised: Chardi Kala Brotherhood Welfare Association Honoured for Punjab Flood Relief Efforts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCanada

Surrey (Amrit Dhot): The Chardi Kala Brotherhood Welfare Association has been formally recognised by the Sikh Awareness Foundation (SAF) for its contribution to relief efforts for flood-affected communities in Punjab, highlighting the association’s growing role in community service and humanitarian initiatives. SAF presented the association with a commemorative memento in recognition of its relief work and broader community involvement. While speaking with National Times, Founder Director Jaswinder Singh Dilawari, Director and Advocate Avtar Singh Dhanoa, Harpreet Singh Mankatala, Gulab Arora, Amarjit Singh Brar and Damanjit Singh Bassi said the recognition was a meaningful acknowledgement of the team’s efforts and would…

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…