Canada Archives - Page 30 of 41

28 Jun

55 Canadians have been detained by ICE: Anita Anand

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Canada (National Times Bureau): Approximately 55 Canadians have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand states, our work is to ensure that they’re being treated fairly, and that’s the advocacy that consular officials from Global Affairs Canada do every day, not only in the United States, but around the world.ICE operations have been under increased public scrutiny since Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, said ICE officers would target at least 3,000 arrests a day, up from about 650 a day during the first five months of Trump’s second term. ICE…

28 Jun

Trump Terminates Trade Talks With Canada Over Digital Services Tax, Slams 400% Dairy Tariffs

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Washington DC (National Times): In a fiery social media post on Friday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced the immediate termination of all trade discussions with Canada, accusing the country of imposing a “Digital Services Tax” on American technology firms and unfair tariffs on U.S. farmers. Taking to his platform Truth Social, President Trump called Canada “a very difficult Country to TRADE with” and alleged that Canadian policies have long targeted American producers, specifically pointing to 400% tariffs on dairy products. Trump’s remarks came after reports that Canada had introduced a new tax targeting digital services, a move similar to…

27 Jun

CSIS Flags Small Group of Khalistani Extremists as Ongoing Security Threat

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s intelligence agency has raised alarms over a small faction of radical Khalistani activists allegedly operating within its borders, describing them as a continued national security threat. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) observed in its latest annual report to Parliament, citing concerns about the use of Canadian soil for promoting, financing, and organizing acts of violence aimed at India in pursuit of an independent Sikh state of Khalistan. While emphasizing that the vast majority of Khalistan supporters in Canada advocate through peaceful and democratic means, CSIS warned that a minority of actors are engaging in more…

26 Jun

Canada Blood Trail Deepens: Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Second Hit in Brampton; Businessman MP Dhanoa Shot Dead

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New Delhi/Toronto (National Times): The shadow of transnational gang violence continues to darken Canada, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for yet another targeted killing. Indian-origin businessman MP Dhanoa was gunned down in a drive-by shooting outside his workplace in Brampton, Ontario on Friday. This marks the second murder in a month allegedly orchestrated by the Bishnoi syndicate on Canadian soil. Authorities said Dhanoa, in his 30s, was shot multiple times at an automotive complex near Rutherford Road South and Selby Road around 5:45 PM local time. Emergency responders transported him to a trauma centre in critical condition, but…

26 Jun

Canada Reaffirms NATO Commitment, Pledges Defence Build-Up: PM Mark Carney

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a firm reaffirmation of Canada’s commitment to global security, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada and its NATO allies have renewed their united pledge to the Alliance and to collective defence, amid growing international tensions. Carney, in an official statement, declared that Canada would step up its role within NATO by enhancing military capabilities, fortifying infrastructure, and increasing overall defence readiness. “Canada and our NATO Allies have renewed our commitment to the Alliance and to our collective security. We will build up the forces, infrastructure, and defence readiness that this hinge moment demands, with Canadian…

25 Jun

City of Calgary Introduces New Bylaws for Weapon Display

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The City of Calgary has enacted updated bylaws to restrict the public display and use of weapons, including replicas, across public spaces and transit systems. The move comes in response to growing public safety concerns and a rise in incidents involving visible or discharged projectile weapons. Under the new regulations, individuals are prohibited from carrying or displaying any weapon, real or imitation, on Calgary Transit vehicles and in public areas. The ban includes BB guns, pellet guns, airsoft rifles, slingshots, knives, crossbows, and other projectile-based or bladed objects. “This is about protecting the public and sending a…

24 Jun

OSCAA Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra 2025, A Festival Honouring All Cultures, Faiths, and Universal Brotherhood

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Odia Social & Cultural Association of Alberta (OSCAA) cordially invites everyone to the Jagannath Puri Ratha Yatra 2025, a vibrant and inclusive Festival of Chariots celebrating cultural unity, spirituality, and community togetherness. Mukesh from OSCAA stated that the event will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 292090 Wagon Wheel Blvd, Calgary.This annual event, inspired by the centuries-old tradition of Lord Jagannath’s chariot festival in Puri, Odisha (India), has evolved into a multicultural celebration that welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. The Calgary edition will feature a grand…

24 Jun

Canada and European Union Sign Landmark Security and Defence Partnership

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Ottawa/Brussels (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development aimed at bolstering global security and economic cooperation, Canada and the European Union on Tuesday signed a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership, marking the beginning of a new era in transatlantic collaboration. The agreement, signed at a high-level summit in Ottawa, is designed to reinforce supply chains, strengthen defence industries, and enhance coordination on emerging global threats — including cyberattacks, hybrid warfare, and technological disruptions. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed the agreement as a historic milestone in Canada-EU relations. “Canada and the European Union have just launched a new era of partnership…

24 Jun

PM Mark Carney Pays Tribute to Victims on National Day of Remembrance for Terrorism

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Ottawa (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a solemn statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, paying tribute to the lives lost in the 1985 Air India bombing and reaffirming Canada’s commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism. “Forty years ago, innocent civilians, including 268 Canadians, were killed in the bombing of Air India Flight 182,” said Prime Minister Carney. “This terrorist attack remains the deadliest in our country’s history — one we must never forget.” The bombing of Air India Flight 182, which occurred on June 23, 1985, off the coast of Ireland, remains…

22 Jun

Canada Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran Crisis, Supports U.S. Strikes

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Ottawa, June 22, 2025: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Iran’s nuclear program a “grave threat to international security,” voicing strong opposition to Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. His statement comes in the wake of U.S. military action against Iranian targets, which Washington claims was aimed at reducing the threat posed by Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.In a post shared on social media, Carney reiterated Canada’s long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. He acknowledged the American military strikes but emphasized that the broader Middle East remains in a state of heightened volatility."While U.S.…