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17 Sep

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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

11 Sep

Canada Eases Study Rules for Temporary Workers, Major Relief for Indians and Punjabis

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of Indians working in Canada could get greater flexibility to upgrade their skills after the Canadian government introduced a temporary measure allowing eligible work permit holders to pursue short-term education and training without obtaining a separate study permit. The policy, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on September 9, 2026, is aimed at temporary workers who are already in Canada and want to obtain additional qualifications, professional training or licences while remaining employed. The move could have particular significance for Indians, including Punjabis, who form a sizeable section of Canada's temporary foreign workforce. Workers…

02 Sep

Canada Raises Financial Requirement for New International Students, Shrinks Immigration Pathways

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has tightened the rules for new international students, increasing the amount of money applicants must demonstrate for living expenses while also placing limits on the number of temporary residents entering the country. The changes are expected to create additional challenges for students from Punjab who are planning to pursue education in Canada. From September 1, students applying for study permits outside Quebec must now demonstrate access to $23,448 for living expenses, compared with the previous requirement of $22,895. Applicants must also show that they can cover their tuition fees and travel costs. The changes come as…

26 Aug

CANADA FIRES BACK: UP TO 50% TARIFFS ON U.S. PRODUCTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 8

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OTTAWA ( Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Canada has released the full list of U.S.-origin products that will face new Canadian tariffs beginning September 8, 2026, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. The new tariffs target a wide range of consumer goods, with some products facing duties of as much as 50%. The measures apply specifically to U.S.-origin goods, rather than simply products manufactured or sold by American companies. MAIN PRODUCTS FACING TARIFFS Clothing, including T-shirts, sweaters, pants and coats, up to 50% Televisions and monitors, up to 50% Video game consoles, 50% Furniture and…

26 Aug

Canada Looks to India for Trade Growth as Tariff Dispute With US Deepens

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is stepping up its efforts to expand trade with India as rising tariff tensions with the United States push the government to seek new markets and reduce its dependence on its biggest trading partner. Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has identified India as a major economic opportunity, highlighting the country's large population and status as the world's fifth-largest economy. Ottawa is increasingly viewing stronger commercial ties with New Delhi as an important part of its wider trade diversification strategy. India Emerges as Key Market Speaking to reporters, Champagne said Canada wants India to increase its trade…

24 Aug

Canada-U.S. Tariff Shock: Small Businesses Fear Higher Costs, Lost Sales and an Uncertain Future

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian businesses are entering another difficult phase of the country’s escalating trade dispute with the United States, with newly imposed U.S. tariffs adding pressure to companies already struggling to plan for the future. The latest round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods took effect after trade negotiations between Ottawa and Washington failed to produce an agreement. Prime Minister Mark Carney has responded by promising dollar-for-dollar Canadian countermeasures on U.S. products, while his government prepares additional support for affected workers and businesses. For Canadian companies, however, the immediate concern is not only…

19 Aug

101+ Canadian Organizations Urge Ottawa to Support Dr. Mohan Bhagwat’s Proposed Visit

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OTTAWA/CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): More than 101 Canadian community, cultural, religious and advocacy organizations have signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior federal ministers, urging the Government of Canada to uphold due process, religious freedom and equal treatment in considering the proposed visit of Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak (chief) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The letter, addressed to Prime Minister Carney, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, says Bhagwat’s proposed visit is of significant interest to members of Canada’s Hindu community. The signatories argue that any…