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CanadaAug 22, 2023

Canada considering foreign student visa cap to address housing shortage

The Canadian government is considering putting a cap on international student visas to deal with the housing crisis.Former Immigration Minister Sean Fraser gave this information while talking to journalists.Speaking to reporters in Charlottetown on Monday, he said capping the number of international students to ease pressure on the housing market is one of the options he should consider.It is worth noting that Canada is a popular choice for international students because it is easier to get a work permit compared to other countries.According to official data, 800,000 foreign students came to C
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CanadaAug 21, 2023

Justin Trudeau slams Meta for blocking news during wildfires in Canada

In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned Meta's decision to block news on its platforms in Canada.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Prince Edward Island for a cabinet retreat, where he commented on Meta that people in Canada are neither sharing nor receiving news on Facebook and Instagram.In fact, since the federal government passed its Online News Act Bill C-18 in June, Meta has blocked news on its platforms in Canada.It is worth noting that due to the wildfires, the pressure to remove the news ban on Meta is increasing.On the other han
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CanadaAug 18, 2023

Feds demand Meta to lift ban from wildfires news

A Canadian government minister on Friday demanded that Meta remove a ban on domestic news from its platform so that the country's people can get information about wildfires in the West.Meta began blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada this month.Transport Minister Pablo Rodríguez said that what Meta is doing now is completely unacceptable, and that it is very wrong not to get such information to the public.They demanded that Meta withdraw the decision.A Meta spokesperson, on the other hand, said the company has activated a "Safety Check" feature on Faceb
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CanadaAug 16, 2023

'Kids overdosing is a public health emergency' - Canadian pediatricians

A new survey says more children aged 12 and older in Canada have been treated for drug overdoses.The Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program says that serious and life-threatening overdoses have been reported with sedatives and opioids.The report states that drug overdose is a public health emergency.According to the report, fatal overdoses are the leading cause of death among children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 in Western Canada.This problem exists across the country in ten states where paediatric specialists are treating children who are victims of overdose.
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CanadaAug 16, 2023

China snubs Canada on its list of approved travel destinations

The Chinese government has removed Canada from its list of approved international travel destinations for tour groups.The decision could be detrimental to Canada's travel industry's post-pandemic recovery.The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on August 10 that 78 countries have been added to the list of approved destinations for group tours and package travel.Travel agents in China use this list when promoting overseas travel and booking travel for Chinese nationals.On the question of excluding Canada from this list, the public affairs office of the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa said that recentl
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CanadaAug 16, 2023

Trudeau to meet recently shuffled cabinet in Prince Edward Island next week

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will meet in Prince Edward Island next week.During this meeting, the agenda for the parliamentary session of the fall season will be decided.This will be the first cabinet meeting after the major reshuffle of the Prime Minister's cabinet in July.In the cabinet reshuffle, seven MPs were dropped and seven new faces joined the cabinet.The ministries of several cabinet members were also changed.A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said that the Cabinet meeting will focus on economic issues, health care and climate change.
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CanadaAug 15, 2023

Military members can now take sexual misconduct complaints to human rights commission

Members of the military now have the option to bypass the Canadian Armed Forces grievance process and taking complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment or discrimination to a third party.The military announced today that the independent Canadian Human Rights Commission will hear new and existing complaints.It is worth mentioning that former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour recommended the change in her May 2022 report on sexual misconduct and toxic culture in the Armed Forces.Defence Minister Bill Blair says the government will also stop filing objections to human-rights complaints on the
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CanadaAug 15, 2023

July home sales see little change from June, largest annual rise in two years: CREA

There was no significant difference in home sales in Canada in July as compared to June.According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, an increase of 8.7% though has been recorded in the sale of houses compared to the previous July.And this is the biggest year-on-year jump in the last two years.Home prices also increased by 6.3% compared to a year ago and the average price of a home was recorded at $668,000.
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CanadaAug 15, 2023

Canada’s inflation rate rose to 3.3% in July

Inflation has started to rise again in Canada.According to a report released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday, inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in July, down from 2.8 per cent in June for the first time since March 2021.According to StatCan, higher gas prices contributed to the increase in inflation.Meanwhile, food prices at grocery stores rose to 8.5 percent, but food prices rose at a moderate pace in July compared to the 9.1 percent jump seen in June.Economists had already predicted that the inflation rate for the month of July may see a jump in the inflation rate.BMO and CIBC had forecast infl

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CanadaJun 29, 2026

Trudeau Admits Canada Allowed Too Many Immigrants During Pandemic, Defends Immigration

Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that his government allowed more immigrants into Canada than expected during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to address severe labour shortages. Speaking at a public forum in Finland, Trudeau said his government "didn't quite get the balance right" when it came to matching immigration levels with the country's capacity during that period. Despite the admission, Trudeau defended immigration, saying it remains essential for any country's economic growth and long-term success. He added that in today's world, the strength of a demo
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Local state of emergency declared in Kananaskis Country as flooding cuts off access

A local state of emergency has been declared in parts of Kananaskis Country west of Calgary as flooding has damaged road access and left some people unable to leave the area. Alberta Parks said emergency crews are supporting campground evacuations where necessary, monitoring infrastructure and maintaining road closures as conditions continue to change. Officials have asked people already in the area to remain where they are and urged visitors to postpone travel until conditions improve. Authorities have not said how many people are stranded or whether there have been any injuries related to th
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AlbertaJun 29, 2026

Premier Danielle Smith Welcomes Agreement Between Calgary and Stampede Event Operators

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has welcomed an agreement reached between the City of Calgary and Stampede event operators over noise restrictions during this year's Calgary Stampede. Under the new deal, the city has agreed to allow slightly higher sound levels than those originally proposed, although they will still remain below last year's limits. In return, event organizers have accepted a condition requiring live music to end by midnight each night. Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis played a key role in resolving the dispute. He brought together
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BCJun 29, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby Begins First Trade Mission to China

British Columbia Premier David Eby has embarked on his first official trade mission to China, aiming to reduce the province's dependence on the United States and double trade with non-U.S. markets over the next decade. China is B.C.'s second-largest trading partner, and during the trip Eby will meet with government and business leaders in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Before departing, the premier said he is hopeful the visit will lead to positive discussions about removing China's current tariffs on B.C. seafood exports. Eby is now scheduled to return to British Col
CanadaJun 29, 2026

Federal Government Relaunches Green Home Retrofit Program in B.C. and Other Provinces

The federal government has announced the relaunch of its Green Home Retrofit Program with $500 million in funding, expanding support to British Columbia and three other provinces. The program will help more than 35,000 households receive free energy-efficient home upgrades, including heat pumps, insulation, and air sealing improvements. Previously available only to homeowners, the program has now been expanded to include low-income renters, allowing more Canadians to benefit from energy-saving upgrades. The renewed initiative is being launched in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and