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CanadaNov 04, 2025

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Attend G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to visit Canada next week to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which will take place in Ontario’s Niagara region on November 11 and 12. The gathering will include ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and representatives from the European Union. Jaishankar’s participation is being viewed as a significant step toward improving relations between India and Canada, which have experienced recent diplomatic strain. He has also been invited to join foreign ministers from non-G7 c
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CanadaNov 04, 2025

Federal government to present first budget under Prime Minister Carney

The federal Liberals are set to table their long-awaited budget today, marking the government’s first fiscal plan in nearly a year and the first under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership. Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs on Monday that the budget will focus on affordability, promising measures to lower taxes and expand opportunities for young Canadians. He said the plan is designed to make Canadians “proud” while keeping fiscal discipline in mind. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne described the upcoming budget as one that will deliver “generational in
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CanadaNov 04, 2025

Canada–U.S. collaboration results in quick arrests near border

Canadian and American border officials say close cooperation between the two countries led to the swift arrest of several individuals attempting to cross the border illegally over the weekend. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed that intelligence sharing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection helped intercept a group near the border between British Columbia and Washington State. Authorities said the arrests took place after both agencies coordinated surveillance efforts in the area. While officials did not release further details about the individuals detained, the CBSA said th
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CanadaNov 03, 2025

Surrey Police Ask for Help Identifying Fraud Suspect Linked to Online Cell Phone Sale

Surrey Police Service (SPS) is appealing to the public for help identifying a suspect connected to an alleged fraud involving a cell phone purchase arranged through Facebook Marketplace. According to investigators, SPS Frontline officers were called on October 27 after a buyer reported being deceived during a transaction several days earlier. The victim told police that the phone inside the packaging was not the same model that had been advertised and agreed upon. Police have released a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to come forward. The case is part o
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CanadaNov 03, 2025

Canada Rejects Majority of Indian Student Permit Applications Amid Fraud Concerns

Canada’s efforts to curb student visa fraud have resulted in a sharp rise in study permit refusals for applicants from India, according to new federal data. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) figures show that 74 per cent of Indian study permit applications were rejected in August 2025 — more than double the refusal rate from the same month last year. The federal government has tightened the issuance of international study permits for a second consecutive year as part of a broader plan to limit temporary migration and strengthen oversight of educational institutions. B
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CanadaNov 03, 2025

Canada collected $3 billion from U.S. tariffs before counter-measures were lifted

The federal government says Canada generated roughly $3 billion in revenue from tariffs imposed on American imports before Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government lifted the counter-tariffs in September. The figures were released by the Department of Finance, which added that more details will be outlined in the upcoming federal budget. During the spring election campaign, the Liberals had projected that counter-tariffs would bring in about $20 billion in the current fiscal year. However, to ease trade tensions with the United States, the Carney government suspended tariffs on goods covered
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CanadaOct 31, 2025

FortisBC encourages residents to cut winter heating costs with efficiency upgrades

As colder weather arrives across British Columbia, FortisBC is urging homeowners to consider energy-saving upgrades that could help lower heating bills through the winter. The utility says even small steps taken early in the season, such as sealing drafts or adjusting thermostat use, can contribute to long-term energy savings for households. FortisBC highlights programs that support both major and minor home improvements. In communities such as Rossland, Vernon, Squamish, Whistler, Kamloops and the Regional District of East Kootenay, homeowners can access free guidance through the Retrofit Ass
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CanadaOct 31, 2025

Independent Investigations Office reviews Surrey arrest that left man injured

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was seriously injured during an arrest in Surrey earlier this month. According to the Surrey Police Service, an officer responded to reports of a man yelling aggressively at a group of women near the 10700-block of 135A Street around 8:40 p.m. on October 6. The man was taken into custody and sustained a serious but non-life-threatening injury while being arrested. The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO) was notified shortly after the incident and has since launched a review to determine whether police actions were co
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CanadaOct 31, 2025

Trump says Carney apologized over Ontario’s anti-tariff ad; trade talks remain off the table

U.S. President Donald Trump says Prime Minister Mark Carney has apologized for an Ontario government advertisement criticizing U.S. tariffs, a controversy that led Washington to suspend trade negotiations with Canada earlier this month. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said Carney offered an apology over what he called a “fraudulent” anti-tariff commercial. “He was very nice. He apologized for what they did with the commercial,” Trump said. However, when asked if trade talks with Canada would resume, the president replied, “No.” The Ontario government, led by Premi

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CanadaNov 20, 2025

Indian national wanted in murder case arrested after being refused entry at Canada–U.S. border

U.S. border officials say a 22-year-old Indian national was taken into custody at the Peace Bridge crossing at Fort Erie after Canadian officers refused him entry over the weekend. The case is drawing renewed attention to cross-border screening practices that affect travel between Ontario and Western New York, a corridor frequently used by travellers from Ontario’s South Asian communities. According to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the man – identified as Vishat Kumar – had previously entered the United States without authorization in 2024 and did not appear for a
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CanadaNov 20, 2025

Chrystia Freeland to leave Parliament for senior leadership role with Rhodes Trust in U.K.

Chrystia Freeland is preparing to leave federal politics next year as she moves to Oxford, England, to take up a senior leadership role with the Rhodes Trust. The educational charity confirmed that Freeland will become its next chief executive officer on July 1, overseeing one of the world’s most influential international scholarship programs. The organization administers the Rhodes Scholarship, which brings students from around the globe to study at the University of Oxford. Freeland’s appointment places her at the centre of an institution that has produced generations of leaders in publi
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BCNov 20, 2025

Rain and Snow Alerts in Effect as Coastal and Northern B.C. Brace for Strong Weather System

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a pair of weather alerts for communities along British Columbia’s north and central coast, warning that a strong frontal system could bring significant rain and heavy mountain snow through the end of the week. The agency says areas from Bella Coola through Kitimat may receive as much as 70 millimetres of rain, raising the risk of water pooling on roads and possible washouts near rivers and creeks. The system is expected to weaken by Friday, but officials caution that changing conditions may still affect travel across coastal corridors. While t
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CanadaNov 20, 2025

Senate approves citizenship reform for ‘Lost Canadians’ as advocates raise adoption concerns

Federal legislation designed to address long-standing gaps in Canada’s citizenship rules has cleared the Senate and is expected to become law before a court-imposed deadline early next year. The bill aims to resolve cases involving so-called Lost Canadians – individuals born abroad to Canadian parents who were themselves born outside the country and who lost access to citizenship because of restrictive rules adopted in 2009. The changes come after the Ontario Superior Court ruled last year that the previous one-generation limit on citizenship by descent was unconstitutional. Under the upda
AlbertaNov 20, 2025

Alberta auditor says failed lab privatization left public with $109 million bill

Alberta’s auditor general says the province’s attempt to shift community lab testing to a private operator resulted in significant financial losses and gaps in government oversight. A new report from Auditor General Doug Wylie estimates taxpayers absorbed roughly $109 million after the privatization effort collapsed. Wylie’s review found that senior officials in government advanced the plan despite internal warnings that the projected savings were unlikely. He says weaknesses in record keeping, financial analysis and contract oversight contributed to the breakdown of the agreement with D