A major escalation is unfolding in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels exchange fire, ending years of relative calm in the region. The latest developments come amid intensifying US-Iran tensions, with the Houthis claiming attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu, triggering emergency alerts and raising concerns over regional security. In this detailed report, we analyse the growing Saudi-Houthi conflict, the maritime blockade announced by the Houthis, and Saudi Arabia's retaliatory air strikes on Houthi targets. The escalation has put key shipping routes, including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, under renewed pressure.
The Red Sea corridor remains a critical global trade route, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal. Any disruption in this strategic passage could impact international shipping, energy supplies, and global markets.

Canada-US Trade War Escalates As Gordie Howe Bridge Opens Without US Officials

A dramatic video shows a train surrounded by towering wildfire flames as crews rushed to safety during Canada's ongoing wildfire emergency. Authorities said rail operations were disrupted as more than 100 active wildfires continued to burn across the country, forcing precautionary measures and raising safety concerns. The incident highlights the growing impact of Canada's wildfire season on transportation networks, communities, and air quality. Emergency crews remain on high alert as firefighters battle rapidly spreading blazes fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.

Canada wildfires surround train as massive fires disrupt rail operations across the country 

A man in Canada's Peel has been arrested on Monday in connection with Project 24K, a probe into the theft of over $20 million in gold bars. The theft has been marked as the largest gold heist in the history of Canada. The arrested individual, identified as Arsalan Chaudhary, 43, was arrested at Toronto Pearson International Airport after he flew in from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on April 17, 2023, carrying a cargo consignment that included around 400 kilograms of .9999-pure gold, equivalent to 6,600 bars worth over $20 million, along with $2.5 million in foreign currency.&nbsp;After being unloaded, the shipment was moved to another area within the airport complex, but was reported missing within hours. Police subsequently launched a cross-border probe and charged, or issued arrest warrants for, ten individuals linked to the theft.<h3>All the accused of the gold bars heist</h3>One of the accused is Simran Preet Panesar, a 33-year-old Brampton resident and former Air Canada employee, who is believed to be in India. Investigators alleged that he helped identify and redirect the cargo by exploiting airline systems. He was later traced to a rented apartment near Chandigarh, and a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued against him.&nbsp;Another accused, Archit Grover of Brampton, was apprehended at Pearson International Airport in May 2024 after arriving from India. In addition, 54-year-old Parmpal Sidhu, a former Air Canada employee, and 40-year-old Amit Jalota, both from Ontario, were arrested.&nbsp;Prasath Paramalingam, a 36-year-old resident of Brampton, and Ali Raza, a 37-year-old man from Toronto, 43-year-old Ammad Chaudhary and Durante King-Mclean, 27, both from Brampton, were also arrested. Meanwhile, King-Mclean is currently being held in the US in connection with firearms trafficking-related charges.&nbsp;"This investigation demonstrates the dedication and expertise of Peel Regional Police in tackling complex, high-stakes crime. Project 24K is a clear example of how our officers, working alongside national and international partners, can disrupt sophisticated criminal activity and hold those responsible accountable. Let it be known: no matter where you try to run or hide, we will find you," Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said.&nbsp;The police have indicated that Chaudhary has no fixed address, and he has been charged with theft of more than $5,000 obtained by crime, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

One of the accused is Simran Preet Panesar, a 33-year-old Brampton resident and former Air Canada employee, who is believed to be in India. Investigators alleged that he helped identify and redirect the cargo by exploiting airline systems. 

A man in Canada's Peel has been arrested on Monday in connection with Project 24K, a probe into the theft of over $20 million in gold bars. The theft has been marked as the largest gold heist in the history of Canada. The arrested individual, identified as Arsalan Chaudhary, 43, was arrested at Toronto Pearson International Airport after he flew in from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A flight from Zurich, Switzerland, landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on April 17, 2023, carrying a cargo consignment that included around 400 kilograms of .9999-pure gold, equivalent to 6,600 bars worth over $20 million, along with $2.5 million in foreign currency. After being unloaded, the shipment was moved to another area within the airport complex, but was reported missing within hours. Police subsequently launched a cross-border probe and charged, or issued arrest warrants for, ten individuals linked to the theft. All the accused of the gold bars heist One of the accused is Simran Preet Panesar, a 33-year-old Brampton resident and former Air Canada employee, who is believed to be in India. Investigators alleged that he helped identify and redirect the cargo by exploiting airline systems. He was later traced to a rented apartment near Chandigarh, and a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued against him. Another accused, Archit Grover of Brampton, was apprehended at Pearson International Airport in May 2024 after arriving from India. In addition, 54-year-old Parmpal Sidhu, a former Air Canada employee, and 40-year-old Amit Jalota, both from Ontario, were arrested. Prasath Paramalingam, a 36-year-old resident of Brampton, and Ali Raza, a 37-year-old man from Toronto, 43-year-old Ammad Chaudhary and Durante King-Mclean, 27, both from Brampton, were also arrested. Meanwhile, King-Mclean is currently being held in the US in connection with firearms trafficking-related charges. "This investigation demonstrates the dedication and expertise of Peel Regional Police in tackling complex, high-stakes crime. Project 24K is a clear example of how our officers, working alongside national and international partners, can disrupt sophisticated criminal activity and hold those responsible accountable. Let it be known: no matter where you try to run or hide, we will find you," Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said. The police have indicated that Chaudhary has no fixed address, and he has been charged with theft of more than $5,000 obtained by crime, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

One of the accused is Simran Preet Panesar, a 33-year-old Brampton resident and former Air Canada employee, who is believed to be in India. Investigators alleged that he helped identify and redirect the cargo by exploiting airline systems.&nbsp;

Man arrested in Canada’s largest gold heist in project 24K probe, police say another suspect in India

The US takeover of Venezuela’s oil threatens Canada’s energy dominance. If Venezuelan supply returns, its lower shipping costs could crash Canadian oil prices. Experts say Canada must now urgently pivot to Asian markets via the Trans Mountain pipeline to survive.


US vs Venezuela: How this could affect Canadian crude exports

Two youths from Punjab were shot dead in what police described as a targeted attack in southeast Edmonton, Canada, on Friday morning, sparking concerns among the Punjabi Diaspora. Gurdeep Singh, 27, from Bareh, and Ranveer Singh, 18, from Uddat Saidewala village near Budhlada in Mansa district, have been identified as victims of a deadly attack. According to reports, the youths were headed to attend a Friend's birthday celebrations when they were shot.&nbsp;According to the Edmonton Police Service, the cops received reports of firing around 1.43 am on December at the 32 Street and 25 Avenue area. Upon reaching the spot, the officers found two men suffering from gunshot injuries inside or near a help. Despite efforts at saving them by giving emergency medical services, both succumbed to injuries on the spot.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-police-raid-residence-of-pakistani-muslim-man-suspected-of-bondi-beach-terror-attack-report-1765728691806">Australia police raid residence of Pakistani Muslim man suspected of Bondi Beach terror attack — Report</a>&nbsp;The police department classified the incident as a case of targeted shooting and handed over the investigation to the homicide section. Probing authorities said the case does not appear to be a random case. However, no information about the motivation behind the killings and perpetrators has been divulged. The Autopsies for further investigations are scheduled for December 16 and 17. Family members said both youths had moved to Canada for education and job opportunities. Gurdeep had recently finished his studies and was waiting for a work permit. Relatives said they learned about the incident from a friend, who told them the two were going to meet friends when unknown attackers opened fire on their vehicle.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-arrests-five-men-over-suspected-christmas-market-attack-plot-bondi-beach-terror-attack-charistmas-market-attack-berlin-1765729176035">Germany arrests five men over suspected Christmas market attack plot</a>&nbsp;The killings have left Bareh and Uddat Saidewala villages in deep shock and mourning. Residents described the youths as hardworking and ambitious, saying the tragedy highlights the dangers faced by many young Punjabis who go abroad in search of a better future.

The police department classified the incident as a case of targeted shooting and handed over the investigation to the homicide section.

Two youths from Punjab were shot dead in what police described as a targeted attack in southeast Edmonton, Canada, on Friday morning, sparking concerns among the Punjabi Diaspora. Gurdeep Singh, 27, from Bareh, and Ranveer Singh, 18, from Uddat Saidewala village near Budhlada in Mansa district, have been identified as victims of a deadly attack. According to reports, the youths were headed to attend a Friend's birthday celebrations when they were shot. According to the Edmonton Police Service, the cops received reports of firing around 1.43 am on December at the 32 Street and 25 Avenue area. Upon reaching the spot, the officers found two men suffering from gunshot injuries inside or near a help. Despite efforts at saving them by giving emergency medical services, both succumbed to injuries on the spot. Also Read: Australia police raid residence of Pakistani Muslim man suspected of Bondi Beach terror attack — Report The police department classified the incident as a case of targeted shooting and handed over the investigation to the homicide section. Probing authorities said the case does not appear to be a random case. However, no information about the motivation behind the killings and perpetrators has been divulged. The Autopsies for further investigations are scheduled for December 16 and 17. Family members said both youths had moved to Canada for education and job opportunities. Gurdeep had recently finished his studies and was waiting for a work permit. Relatives said they learned about the incident from a friend, who told them the two were going to meet friends when unknown attackers opened fire on their vehicle. Also Read: Germany arrests five men over suspected Christmas market attack plot The killings have left Bareh and Uddat Saidewala villages in deep shock and mourning. Residents described the youths as hardworking and ambitious, saying the tragedy highlights the dangers faced by many young Punjabis who go abroad in search of a better future.

The police department classified the incident as a case of targeted shooting and handed over the investigation to the homicide section.

Two Punjabi youths gunned down in targeted attack in Canada's Edmonton

More than 300 ostriches were recently shot dead on a Canadian ostrich farm by a firing squad, citing bird flu fears. Shocking and gut-wrenching images showing hundreds of ostriches lying dead on the farm later emerged. However, the owner of the farm has now alleged that the ostriches were killed because they were working on life-saving medical research and were tasting success in their endeavour. Katie Pasitney, who co-owns Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia, told The Daily Mail that healthy ostriches were shot dead because the farm was developing antibody treatments from ostrich egg yolks. They were moving on a positive path and showing results against several viruses, including COVID-19 and H1N1. She alleged that the government deliberately induced the influenza outbreak on the farm after they went to them for funding. "They didn't want our therapeutic bodies out," Pasitney said.&nbsp;She says ostriches naturally produce antibodies against major viruses, and they are effective and neutralise 99.9 per cent of coronavirus particles. The farm was working to develop nasal sprays and face masks. "We went to the government looking for funding, and not long after that, we suddenly had an influenza outbreak," she told the publication. The Canadian authorities have not responded to Pasitney's accusations.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/brazil-cut-down-100-000-amazon-trees-for-a-climate-conference-cop30-1762841247461">Brazil cut down 100,000 Amazon trees for a climate conference - 'It's become a big scandal'</a> &nbsp;<h2>Ostriches have an exceptionally strong immune system</h2>Pasitney's mother, Karen Espersen, said in 2021 that she was working with partner Dave Bilinski and had " inoculated our hens with the dead COVID-19 virus,". She told &nbsp;North Shore News, "The hen produces antibodies in two weeks, and two weeks after that, she puts them into her eggs." They were working to develop a nasal spray that could neutralise the virus.&nbsp;The farm came into the firing line back in December when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) received information that ostriches were dying at a farm. They reached the place and tested them, confirming that at least two birds carried the H5N1 virus. This led to the orders that the entire flock on the farm should be killed. The farm owners took legal recourse to avoid it and asked for further testing. However, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal in June refused. On Thursday (Nov 6), 314 ostriches were killed. Pictures of the gruesome scene show dead bodies covered with tarps, while some lay with their heads cut off.&nbsp;<h2>What Canadian authorities about culling the birds</h2>Describing the shooting, Pasitney said that the birds were put inside a pen and shot dead. She said some of the birds were over 35 years old and even had names. It was like "a war zone," she said. "They could have quarantined and monitored them, but they chose execution," she said. Those who survived the night in pain were reportedly beheaded the next day. Meanwhile, the CFIA said they followed standard protocols for controlling highly pathogenic avian influenza. “Given that the flock has had multiple laboratory-confirmed cases of H5N1 and the ongoing serious risks for animal and human health and trade, the CFIA is carrying out response activities at the infected premises,”&nbsp;CFIA said in a statement. &nbsp;

Canadian authorities recently massacred over 300 ostriches on a farm after they detected bird flu in some birds. But the owner alleges that it was because they were working to develop nasal sprays and masks to counter COVID-19.

More than 300 ostriches were recently shot dead on a Canadian ostrich farm by a firing squad, citing bird flu fears. Shocking and gut-wrenching images showing hundreds of ostriches lying dead on the farm later emerged. However, the owner of the farm has now alleged that the ostriches were killed because they were working on life-saving medical research and were tasting success in their endeavour. Katie Pasitney, who co-owns Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia, told The Daily Mail that healthy ostriches were shot dead because the farm was developing antibody treatments from ostrich egg yolks. They were moving on a positive path and showing results against several viruses, including COVID-19 and H1N1. She alleged that the government deliberately induced the influenza outbreak on the farm after they went to them for funding. "They didn't want our therapeutic bodies out," Pasitney said. She says ostriches naturally produce antibodies against major viruses, and they are effective and neutralise 99.9 per cent of coronavirus particles. The farm was working to develop nasal sprays and face masks. "We went to the government looking for funding, and not long after that, we suddenly had an influenza outbreak," she told the publication. The Canadian authorities have not responded to Pasitney's accusations. Also Read: Brazil cut down 100,000 Amazon trees for a climate conference - 'It's become a big scandal' Ostriches have an exceptionally strong immune system Pasitney's mother, Karen Espersen, said in 2021 that she was working with partner Dave Bilinski and had " inoculated our hens with the dead COVID-19 virus,". She told North Shore News, "The hen produces antibodies in two weeks, and two weeks after that, she puts them into her eggs." They were working to develop a nasal spray that could neutralise the virus. The farm came into the firing line back in December when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) received information that ostriches were dying at a farm. They reached the place and tested them, confirming that at least two birds carried the H5N1 virus. This led to the orders that the entire flock on the farm should be killed. The farm owners took legal recourse to avoid it and asked for further testing. However, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal in June refused. On Thursday (Nov 6), 314 ostriches were killed. Pictures of the gruesome scene show dead bodies covered with tarps, while some lay with their heads cut off. What Canadian authorities about culling the birds Describing the shooting, Pasitney said that the birds were put inside a pen and shot dead. She said some of the birds were over 35 years old and even had names. It was like "a war zone," she said. "They could have quarantined and monitored them, but they chose execution," she said. Those who survived the night in pain were reportedly beheaded the next day. Meanwhile, the CFIA said they followed standard protocols for controlling highly pathogenic avian influenza. “Given that the flock has had multiple laboratory-confirmed cases of H5N1 and the ongoing serious risks for animal and human health and trade, the CFIA is carrying out response activities at the infected premises,” CFIA said in a statement.

Canadian authorities recently massacred over 300 ostriches on a farm after they detected bird flu in some birds. But the owner alleges that it was because they were working to develop nasal sprays and masks to counter COVID-19.

314 ostriches shot dead on Canadian farm - Owner puts forward COVID-19 and H1N1 conspiracy theory

In a significant jump from previous years, nearly 75 per cent of Indian student visa applications to Canada were rejected in August 2025, official immigration data showed. Based on the Reuters report, the rejection rate was more than double the 32 per cent recorded in August 2023. In comparison, global refusal rates hovered around 40 per cent in both years, while applications from Chinese students stood at just 24 per cent.&nbsp;The development unfolded for the second year in a row in early 2025 in an effort to reduce the number of temporary migrants and address fraud related to student visas. Following the move, the applicants from India also fell dramatically, from 20,900 in August 2023 to 4,515 in August 2025.<h3>Refusal rates come after India-Canada relations soured</h3>However, despite the drop, India continuously recorded the highest refusal rate among all nations with over 1,000 accepted applicants. The refusal rate surged following the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic tension between New Delhi and Ottawa when former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged involvement of India in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader in 2023. However, the claim was repeatedly and strongly denied by India.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the immigration department of Canada stated that it has heightened fraud detection efforts after uncovering over 1,550 fake study permit applications in 2023. It was revealed from the probe that most of the fraud was linked to India. An enhanced verification system in 2024 flagged over 14,000 potentially fraudulent documents globally.&nbsp;Now, Canadian officials have increased scrutiny and raised financial eligibility criteria for foreign students applying to study in the country. In response to the growing rejection trend, the Indian Embassy in Ottawa said it had noted the surge in visa denials, emphasising that India continues to produce some of the world’s most accomplished students.&nbsp;“Canadian universities have long benefitted from Indian students’ talent and academic excellence,” the embassy said. During her October visit to India, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told Reuters that while Ottawa remains eager to host Indian students, it must also “safeguard the integrity of the immigration system.”

The refusal rate surged following the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic tension between New Delhi and Ottawa when former PM Justin Trudeau alleged involvement of India in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader in 2023. However, the claim was repeatedly and strongly denied by India.

In a significant jump from previous years, nearly 75 per cent of Indian student visa applications to Canada were rejected in August 2025, official immigration data showed. Based on the Reuters report, the rejection rate was more than double the 32 per cent recorded in August 2023. In comparison, global refusal rates hovered around 40 per cent in both years, while applications from Chinese students stood at just 24 per cent. The development unfolded for the second year in a row in early 2025 in an effort to reduce the number of temporary migrants and address fraud related to student visas. Following the move, the applicants from India also fell dramatically, from 20,900 in August 2023 to 4,515 in August 2025. Refusal rates come after India-Canada relations soured However, despite the drop, India continuously recorded the highest refusal rate among all nations with over 1,000 accepted applicants. The refusal rate surged following the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic tension between New Delhi and Ottawa when former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged involvement of India in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader in 2023. However, the claim was repeatedly and strongly denied by India. Meanwhile, the immigration department of Canada stated that it has heightened fraud detection efforts after uncovering over 1,550 fake study permit applications in 2023. It was revealed from the probe that most of the fraud was linked to India. An enhanced verification system in 2024 flagged over 14,000 potentially fraudulent documents globally. Now, Canadian officials have increased scrutiny and raised financial eligibility criteria for foreign students applying to study in the country. In response to the growing rejection trend, the Indian Embassy in Ottawa said it had noted the surge in visa denials, emphasising that India continues to produce some of the world’s most accomplished students. “Canadian universities have long benefitted from Indian students’ talent and academic excellence,” the embassy said. During her October visit to India, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand told Reuters that while Ottawa remains eager to host Indian students, it must also “safeguard the integrity of the immigration system.”

The refusal rate surged following the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic tension between New Delhi and Ottawa when former PM Justin Trudeau alleged involvement of India in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader in 2023. However, the claim was repeatedly and strongly denied by India.

Three in four Indian students denied Canada visas in August 2025 — What’s really going on?

A Canadian theme park has issued an ultimatum to its government over 30 beluga whales, which it says it would have to euthanise. Officials of Marineland Park near Niagara Falls say that they do not have the funds to feed and house the whales. So their only option is to either ship them off to China or kill them. However, their request to export 30 belugas to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, an aquarium in China, was denied by Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson earlier this week. The park is now asking for emergency funds. Meanwhile, Thompson says her decision is based on a 2019 law which makes it illegal to use whales and dolphins in entertainment shows or keep them in captivity. So park officials are now asking the Canadian government for funds, or for the name of another sanctuary that would take them in.&nbsp;Marineland officials say that Chimelong was the only place the belugas could go, as no other sanctuary that could help exists, while the rest of the marine parks do not have enough room. Park officials say they are in debt and quickly running out of money. Worryingly, according to data gathered by the Canadian Press news agency, 20 whales - one killer whale and 19 belugas - have died at the park since 2019. Marineland is up for sale after shutting its doors to the public in 2024.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ghostly-silence-from-blue-whales-an-ominous-sign-for-the-world-scientists-warn-1753863195541">Ghostly silence from blue whales is an ominous sign for the world</a> &nbsp;<h2>French park showed trainers stimulating male orca</h2>Marineland of Antibes in southern France is facing a similar problem. The park shut down in January this year, but those concerned could not agree on where to send the orca whales. So now there, Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old son Keijo are at the park in their pools. Keijo is reaching sexual maturity, but there are no other females at the park. An overhead footage in August taken by activist group TideBreakers showed two trainers stimulating the male orca to stop him from inbreeding with his mother. The park managers told BBC that they decided to sexually stimulate Keijo [to relieve him of his] tensions", and also to avoid them from fighting and injuring each other.&nbsp;

Marineland Park near Niagara Falls is preparing to kill 30 beluga whales. The government has denied its request to send the whales to China, citing a law passed in 2019. Park officials are in a tizzy over what to do next.

A Canadian theme park has issued an ultimatum to its government over 30 beluga whales, which it says it would have to euthanise. Officials of Marineland Park near Niagara Falls say that they do not have the funds to feed and house the whales. So their only option is to either ship them off to China or kill them. However, their request to export 30 belugas to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, an aquarium in China, was denied by Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson earlier this week. The park is now asking for emergency funds. Meanwhile, Thompson says her decision is based on a 2019 law which makes it illegal to use whales and dolphins in entertainment shows or keep them in captivity. So park officials are now asking the Canadian government for funds, or for the name of another sanctuary that would take them in. Marineland officials say that Chimelong was the only place the belugas could go, as no other sanctuary that could help exists, while the rest of the marine parks do not have enough room. Park officials say they are in debt and quickly running out of money. Worryingly, according to data gathered by the Canadian Press news agency, 20 whales - one killer whale and 19 belugas - have died at the park since 2019. Marineland is up for sale after shutting its doors to the public in 2024. Also Read: Ghostly silence from blue whales is an ominous sign for the world French park showed trainers stimulating male orca Marineland of Antibes in southern France is facing a similar problem. The park shut down in January this year, but those concerned could not agree on where to send the orca whales. So now there, Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old son Keijo are at the park in their pools. Keijo is reaching sexual maturity, but there are no other females at the park. An overhead footage in August taken by activist group TideBreakers showed two trainers stimulating the male orca to stop him from inbreeding with his mother. The park managers told BBC that they decided to sexually stimulate Keijo [to relieve him of his] tensions", and also to avoid them from fighting and injuring each other.

Marineland Park near Niagara Falls is preparing to kill 30 beluga whales. The government has denied its request to send the whales to China, citing a law passed in 2019. Park officials are in a tizzy over what to do next.

Canadian park says, either send 30 beluga whales to China, or we kill them. Here's why

The Canadian government announced on Friday that it would lower the price cap on Russian-origin seaborne crude oil as part of a coordinated effort with its allies to increase economic pressure on Russia over its continued invasion of Ukraine. The price cap for Russian oil will be reduced from $60 per barrel to $47.60, according to a statement from Canada’s Finance Department. This move aligns Canada with the European Union and the United Kingdom, both of which had made similar decisions in July. “By further lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil, Canada and its partners are ratcheting up the economic pressure and limiting a crucial source of funding for Russia's illegal war,” Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in the statement.<h2>Targeting Russia’s oil revenues</h2>The price cap is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing Russia’s oil revenues, a key source of funding for its military operations in Ukraine. Since the start of the war in 2022, Western allies have imposed a series of sanctions on Russia to weaken its economy and limit its ability to finance its war efforts. By capping the price of Russian oil, these measures are designed to make it harder for Moscow to sell oil at market prices, while still allowing some exports to continue in a way that prevents a global supply crisis.The decision by Canada to lower the cap underscores the ongoing unity among Western countries in their efforts to isolate Russia economically. The new cap also brings Canada's position in line with the European Union and the United Kingdom, both of which have adopted similar policies to curb Russia’s oil revenue and signal their continued support for Ukraine.<h2>Impact on global oil markets</h2>The move comes amid ongoing volatility in the global oil markets, with prices fluctuating due to concerns over global economic growth and trade disruptions. Oil prices had recently seen their biggest weekly losses since June, as investors worried about the economic impact of sanctions and tariffs that have been introduced globally.While the reduction in the price cap is designed to target Russia’s economy, it remains to be seen what impact this will have on the global oil market. The effectiveness of these measures will depend on how other countries, including major oil consumers in Asia, react to the cap and whether Russia can find alternative markets for its oil. With this latest move, Canada strengthens its commitment to opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, alongside its key allies in the EU and the UK.&nbsp;(With inputs from agencies)

The price cap for Russian oil will be reduced from $60 per barrel to $47.60, according to a statement from Canada’s Finance Department. This move aligns Canada with the European Union and the United Kingdom, both of which had made similar decisions in July.

The Canadian government announced on Friday that it would lower the price cap on Russian-origin seaborne crude oil as part of a coordinated effort with its allies to increase economic pressure on Russia over its continued invasion of Ukraine. The price cap for Russian oil will be reduced from $60 per barrel to $47.60, according to a statement from Canada’s Finance Department. This move aligns Canada with the European Union and the United Kingdom, both of which had made similar decisions in July. “By further lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil, Canada and its partners are ratcheting up the economic pressure and limiting a crucial source of funding for Russia's illegal war,” Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in the statement. Targeting Russia’s oil revenues The price cap is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing Russia’s oil revenues, a key source of funding for its military operations in Ukraine. Since the start of the war in 2022, Western allies have imposed a series of sanctions on Russia to weaken its economy and limit its ability to finance its war efforts. By capping the price of Russian oil, these measures are designed to make it harder for Moscow to sell oil at market prices, while still allowing some exports to continue in a way that prevents a global supply crisis. The decision by Canada to lower the cap underscores the ongoing unity among Western countries in their efforts to isolate Russia economically. The new cap also brings Canada's position in line with the European Union and the United Kingdom, both of which have adopted similar policies to curb Russia’s oil revenue and signal their continued support for Ukraine. Impact on global oil markets The move comes amid ongoing volatility in the global oil markets, with prices fluctuating due to concerns over global economic growth and trade disruptions. Oil prices had recently seen their biggest weekly losses since June, as investors worried about the economic impact of sanctions and tariffs that have been introduced globally. While the reduction in the price cap is designed to target Russia’s economy, it remains to be seen what impact this will have on the global oil market. The effectiveness of these measures will depend on how other countries, including major oil consumers in Asia, react to the cap and whether Russia can find alternative markets for its oil. With this latest move, Canada strengthens its commitment to opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, alongside its key allies in the EU and the UK. (With inputs from agencies)

The price cap for Russian oil will be reduced from $60 per barrel to $47.60, according to a statement from Canada’s Finance Department. This move aligns Canada with the European Union and the United Kingdom, both of which had made similar decisions in July.

Canada joins allies in lowering price cap on Russian oil

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly lost support among his core Liberal allies since the shocking exit of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland last week.

A number of Canadian media outlets, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Toronto Star, have reported that at least 51 MPs from Ontario province, the country’s most populous, recently met virtually and agreed to show Trudeau the exit door.

The Ontario chapter of the Liberal party boasts 75 members, and dwindling support in the province translates to serious political trouble for the prime minister.

<h2>Freeland’s exit: The last straw</h2>

Discontent over Trudeau’s leadership had been building up over the months but looks like Freeland’s rude exit is snowballing into the final straw for the Canadian leader. Just within a week, at least 21 Liberal MPs have publicly urged Trudeau to step down.

Toronto Star has reported that none of the Ontario MPs have supported Trudeau to remain in the leading role for next year’s elections.

Meanwhile, Quebec Liberal MP Anthony Housefather was quoted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as saying that the “vast majority” of fellow MPs he is speaking to believe Trudeau should resign, “whether they’ve gone public or not.”

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Freeland reportedly quit the cabinet over disagreements regarding Canada’s response to the tariff threat from Donald Trump, the US president-elect.

She tendered her resignation on December 16, warning of the dangers of Trump’s “America-first” economic nationalism.

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Freeland’s exit triggered chaos in Ottawa, with many Liberal leaders now urging the former deputy PM to take on the leadership role.

Trudeau’s former political ally, New Democratic Party’s Jagmeet Singh, has also vowed to withdraw support from the Liberal leader once the House of Commons resumes in January after the holidays. The move may also trigger a spring election.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly lost support among his core Liberal allies since the shocking exit of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland last week.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly lost support among his core Liberal allies since the shocking exit of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland last week. A number of Canadian media outlets, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Toronto Star, have reported that at least 51 MPs from Ontario province, the country’s most populous, recently met virtually and agreed to show Trudeau the exit door. The Ontario chapter of the Liberal party boasts 75 members, and dwindling support in the province translates to serious political trouble for the prime minister. Freeland’s exit: The last straw Discontent over Trudeau’s leadership had been building up over the months but looks like Freeland’s rude exit is snowballing into the final straw for the Canadian leader. Just within a week, at least 21 Liberal MPs have publicly urged Trudeau to step down. Toronto Star has reported that none of the Ontario MPs have supported Trudeau to remain in the leading role for next year’s elections. Meanwhile, Quebec Liberal MP Anthony Housefather was quoted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as saying that the “vast majority” of fellow MPs he is speaking to believe Trudeau should resign, “whether they’ve gone public or not.” Also read: Canada PM Justin Trudeau on brink of losing power as key ally NDP vows to launch no-confidence vote Freeland reportedly quit the cabinet over disagreements regarding Canada’s response to the tariff threat from Donald Trump, the US president-elect. She tendered her resignation on December 16, warning of the dangers of Trump’s “America-first” economic nationalism. Watch: Canada: 50 Liberal Party Parliamentarians Ask Trudeau To Step Down × Freeland’s exit triggered chaos in Ottawa, with many Liberal leaders now urging the former deputy PM to take on the leadership role. Trudeau’s former political ally, New Democratic Party’s Jagmeet Singh, has also vowed to withdraw support from the Liberal leader once the House of Commons resumes in January after the holidays. The move may also trigger a spring election. (With inputs from agencies)

Trudeau’s time’s up? Dozens of Canadian Liberal MPs revolt after Freeland’s exit

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly lost support among his core Liberal allies since the shocking exit of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland last week.
A number of Canadian media outlets, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Toronto Star, have reported that at least 51 MPs from Ontario province, the country’s most populous, recently met virtually and agreed to show Trudeau the exit door.
The Ontario chapter of the Liberal party boasts 75 members, and dwindling support in the province translates to serious political trouble for the prime minister.
<h2>Freeland’s exit: The last straw</h2>
Discontent over Trudeau’s leadership had been building up over the months but looks like Freeland’s rude exit is snowballing into the final straw for the Canadian leader. Just within a week, at least 21 Liberal MPs have publicly urged Trudeau to step down.
Toronto Star has reported that none of the Ontario MPs have supported Trudeau to remain in the leading role for next year’s elections.
Meanwhile, Quebec Liberal MP Anthony Housefather was quoted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as saying that the “vast majority” of fellow MPs he is speaking to believe Trudeau should resign, “whether they’ve gone public or not.”
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Freeland reportedly quit the cabinet over disagreements regarding Canada’s response to the tariff threat from Donald Trump, the US president-elect.
She tendered her resignation on December 16, warning of the dangers of Trump’s “America-first” economic nationalism.
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Freeland’s exit triggered chaos in Ottawa, with many Liberal leaders now urging the former deputy PM to take on the leadership role.
Trudeau’s former political ally, New Democratic Party’s Jagmeet Singh, has also vowed to withdraw support from the Liberal leader once the House of Commons resumes in January after the holidays. The move may also trigger a spring election.
(With inputs from agencies)

The Ontario chapter of the Liberal party boasts 75 members, and dwindling support in the province translates to serious political headache for the prime minister.



Ottawa Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly lost support among his core Liberal allies since the shocking exit of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland last week. A number of Canadian media outlets, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Toronto Star, have reported that at least 51 MPs from Ontario province, the country’s most populous, recently met virtually and agreed to show Trudeau the exit door. The Ontario chapter of the Liberal party boasts 75 members, and dwindling support in the province translates to serious political trouble for the prime minister. Freeland’s exit: The last straw Discontent over Trudeau’s leadership had been building up over the months but looks like Freeland’s rude exit is snowballing into the final straw for the Canadian leader. Just within a week, at least 21 Liberal MPs have publicly urged Trudeau to step down. Toronto Star has reported that none of the Ontario MPs have supported Trudeau to remain in the leading role for next year’s elections. Meanwhile, Quebec Liberal MP Anthony Housefather was quoted by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as saying that the “vast majority” of fellow MPs he is speaking to believe Trudeau should resign, “whether they’ve gone public or not.” Also read: Canada PM Justin Trudeau on brink of losing power as key ally NDP vows to launch no-confidence vote Freeland reportedly quit the cabinet over disagreements regarding Canada’s response to the tariff threat from Donald Trump, the US president-elect. She tendered her resignation on December 16, warning of the dangers of Trump’s “America-first” economic nationalism. Watch: Canada: 50 Liberal Party Parliamentarians Ask Trudeau To Step Down × Freeland’s exit triggered chaos in Ottawa, with many Liberal leaders now urging the former deputy PM to take on the leadership role. Trudeau’s former political ally, New Democratic Party’s Jagmeet Singh, has also vowed to withdraw support from the Liberal leader once the House of Commons resumes in January after the holidays. The move may also trigger a spring election. (With inputs from agencies)

The government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau splashed billions in loan to ineligible recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic, an audit report revealed Monday (Dec 2). Auditor General Karen Hogan tabled the report in the House of Commons, which highlighted several irregularities in granting the contract involving public money and ensuring efficiency.

It is to be noted that Ottawa launched its Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) programme in the face of the raging pandemic to help businesses deal with the&nbsp;resultant&nbsp;economic crisis. The programme saw the distribution of more than $49 billion in loan to over 900,000 small businesses. Now, Hogan’s report has found that over $3.5 billion of this fund went to ineligible and wrong beneficiaries.

According to the audit report, Canada’s Department of Finance also failed to provide “effective oversight” of more than $853 million in administrative spending.

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“CEBA represented a significant expenditure of public funds to support small Canadian businesses facing economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Hogan’s report highlighted.

“While there was some flexibility in how government organisations approached programme planning, reporting, and contract processes during the pandemic to achieve results quickly, there was still an expectation of due diligence and controls around how public money was spent,” the report added.

It said the Trudeau government failed to manage the programme and over-relied on a single private contractor —Accenture, a global IT giant— to manage the fund.

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Of the $230 million budget set aside for contract spending, almost 91 per cent went to Accenture, which was awarded the contract without competition.

The audit report highlighted how the Trudeau government didn’t have a plan in place to collect loan payments if businesses default on them.

Of the total loans dished out, more than $8.5 billion were still to be repaid by businesses at the end of March this year.

(With inputs from agencies)

The government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau splashed billions in loan to ineligible recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic, an audit report revealed Monday (Dec 2).

The government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau splashed billions in loan to ineligible recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic, an audit report revealed Monday (Dec 2). Auditor General Karen Hogan tabled the report in the House of Commons, which highlighted several irregularities in granting the contract involving public money and ensuring efficiency. It is to be noted that Ottawa launched its Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) programme in the face of the raging pandemic to help businesses deal with the resultant economic crisis. The programme saw the distribution of more than $49 billion in loan to over 900,000 small businesses. Now, Hogan’s report has found that over $3.5 billion of this fund went to ineligible and wrong beneficiaries. According to the audit report, Canada’s Department of Finance also failed to provide “effective oversight” of more than $853 million in administrative spending. Also read: Canada`s Trudeau holds emergency meeting as Trump threatens to hit Canadian goods with 25% tariff “CEBA represented a significant expenditure of public funds to support small Canadian businesses facing economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Hogan’s report highlighted. “While there was some flexibility in how government organisations approached programme planning, reporting, and contract processes during the pandemic to achieve results quickly, there was still an expectation of due diligence and controls around how public money was spent,” the report added. It said the Trudeau government failed to manage the programme and over-relied on a single private contractor —Accenture, a global IT giant— to manage the fund. Also read: Justin Trudeau admits Canada had no ‘hard proof’ of India’s role in Nijjar killing, only ‘intel’ Of the $230 million budget set aside for contract spending, almost 91 per cent went to Accenture, which was awarded the contract without competition. The audit report highlighted how the Trudeau government didn’t have a plan in place to collect loan payments if businesses default on them. Of the total loans dished out, more than $8.5 billion were still to be repaid by businesses at the end of March this year. (With inputs from agencies)

Massive $3.5bn error revealed in Trudeau’s Covid relief scheme for Canadian businesses

Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data. This high influx of international students contributes hugely to Canada’s economy. However, growing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India may disrupt this valuable income stream.

New immigration rules from the Canadian government are expected to cause a significant financial setback for post-secondary education in the country. A report by the International Consultants for Education and Fairs (ICEF) Monitor estimates Ontario alone could lose CDN$1 billion over the next two years.

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While Indian students, the largest group among international applicants, will feel the effects, Canada itself risks significant financial losses due to anticipated declines in international enrolment. Among the changes, the Canadian government has implemented measures to control the number of international students.&nbsp;

These include a federally enforced limit on enrolments, leading to a 35 per cent&nbsp;drop in new study permits for 2024, with a further 10 per cent&nbsp;reduction planned for 2025. This policy will even cover master’s and doctoral applicants from 2025 onwards, adding more constraints.

<h2>Contribution of Indian students to Canada’s education sector</h2>

Indian students are key players in Canada’s education sector, with 2022 seeing a 47 per cent&nbsp;increase in Indian study permit holders, totalling over 319,000. Their economic contributions are substantial, yet numbers have begun to decrease. By August this year, only 137,445 Indian students had been issued study permits, a four per cent&nbsp;drop from the previous year.

Currently, approximately 600,000 Indian students are in Canada, including recent arrivals, based on official data. This number, however, could drop further.

<h2>Canadian universities' dependence on higher international fees</h2>

Many Canadian universities rely heavily on international tuition fees, which are typically three times higher than those for domestic students. A reduction in Indian enrolment may lead to economic challenges in various areas. Indian students boost local economies, supporting businesses such as accommodation, food, retail, and transport.

Declining enrolment affects more than university budgets; it could compel institutions to cut programmes and services, impacting employment in the education sector.

<h2>Why international students matter to Canada</h2>

The economic role of international students in Canada is significant. According to a Global Affairs Canada report, international student spending contributed CDN$30.9 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022.&nbsp;

This rapid growth has been a major asset to Canada’s post-secondary institutions, with economic contributions from students doubling from CDN$15.5 billion in 2016 to CDN$37.3 billion in 2022. This upward trend might have continued in 2023 had new restrictions not been put in place.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data.

Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data. This high influx of international students contributes hugely to Canada’s economy. However, growing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India may disrupt this valuable income stream. New immigration rules from the Canadian government are expected to cause a significant financial setback for post-secondary education in the country. A report by the International Consultants for Education and Fairs (ICEF) Monitor estimates Ontario alone could lose CDN$1 billion over the next two years. Also read: Planning to send child to Canada for studies? Read warnings from Indian envoy While Indian students, the largest group among international applicants, will feel the effects, Canada itself risks significant financial losses due to anticipated declines in international enrolment. Among the changes, the Canadian government has implemented measures to control the number of international students. These include a federally enforced limit on enrolments, leading to a 35 per cent drop in new study permits for 2024, with a further 10 per cent reduction planned for 2025. This policy will even cover master’s and doctoral applicants from 2025 onwards, adding more constraints. Contribution of Indian students to Canada’s education sector Indian students are key players in Canada’s education sector, with 2022 seeing a 47 per cent increase in Indian study permit holders, totalling over 319,000. Their economic contributions are substantial, yet numbers have begun to decrease. By August this year, only 137,445 Indian students had been issued study permits, a four per cent drop from the previous year. Currently, approximately 600,000 Indian students are in Canada, including recent arrivals, based on official data. This number, however, could drop further. Canadian universities' dependence on higher international fees Many Canadian universities rely heavily on international tuition fees, which are typically three times higher than those for domestic students. A reduction in Indian enrolment may lead to economic challenges in various areas. Indian students boost local economies, supporting businesses such as accommodation, food, retail, and transport. Declining enrolment affects more than university budgets; it could compel institutions to cut programmes and services, impacting employment in the education sector. Why international students matter to Canada The economic role of international students in Canada is significant. According to a Global Affairs Canada report, international student spending contributed CDN$30.9 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022. This rapid growth has been a major asset to Canada’s post-secondary institutions, with economic contributions from students doubling from CDN$15.5 billion in 2016 to CDN$37.3 billion in 2022. This upward trend might have continued in 2023 had new restrictions not been put in place. (With inputs from agencies)

How Canada’s restrictions on Indian students may lead to billion-dollar losses to its economy

General Jennie Carignan made history on Thursday (July 18) as she officially took command of Canada's armed forces, becoming the first woman to lead the country's military. The ceremony took place at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Carignan, who has spent 35 years in the Canadian Army, is trained as a military engineer. Her extensive experience includes commanding troops in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq and Syria.

"I feel ready, poised and supported to take on this manifold challenge," Carignan said during the ceremony. She highlighted several global and domestic issues that she will tackle, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, heightened global tensions, climate change, and threats to democratic values.

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Carignan succeeds General Wayne Eyre, who has served as the chief of defence staff since 2021. Her appointment comes as Canada plans to increase its defence budget and modernise its military.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the goal to meet NATO's defence-spending target of 2% of GDP by 2032. Currently, Canada’s defence spending is projected at 1.39% of GDP for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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The Canadian armed forces face several challenges, including difficulty in meeting recruitment targets and delays in updating outdated equipment. Last November, the head of the navy warned that the service might struggle to perform basic duties in 2024.

"We're facing many internal challenges such as recruitment and retention," Carignan acknowledged. "We know the challenges we face and what we need to do to address them."

Prime Minister Trudeau praised Carignan, calling her "a role model for all Canadians and for the world."

Since taking office in 2015, Trudeau has emphasised gender equality, appointing Brenda Lucki as the first female head of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 2018. Both recent governor&nbsp;generals, Canada's representatives of the British monarchy, were also women, appointed by Trudeau.

(With inputs from agencies)

General Jennie Carignan made history on Thursday (July 18) as she officially took command of Canada's armed forces, becoming the first woman to lead the country's military.

General Jennie Carignan made history on Thursday (July 18) as she officially took command of Canada's armed forces, becoming the first woman to lead the country's military. The ceremony took place at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. Carignan, who has spent 35 years in the Canadian Army, is trained as a military engineer. Her extensive experience includes commanding troops in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq and Syria. "I feel ready, poised and supported to take on this manifold challenge," Carignan said during the ceremony. She highlighted several global and domestic issues that she will tackle, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, heightened global tensions, climate change, and threats to democratic values. Watch | Trump in first speech after assassination attempt: 'I had God on my side × Carignan succeeds General Wayne Eyre, who has served as the chief of defence staff since 2021. Her appointment comes as Canada plans to increase its defence budget and modernise its military. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the goal to meet NATO's defence-spending target of 2% of GDP by 2032. Currently, Canada’s defence spending is projected at 1.39% of GDP for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Also read: Is Covid back? Biden, Mahathir, Kerry Washington and others affected. Here's what WHO said The Canadian armed forces face several challenges, including difficulty in meeting recruitment targets and delays in updating outdated equipment. Last November, the head of the navy warned that the service might struggle to perform basic duties in 2024. "We're facing many internal challenges such as recruitment and retention," Carignan acknowledged. "We know the challenges we face and what we need to do to address them." Prime Minister Trudeau praised Carignan, calling her "a role model for all Canadians and for the world." Since taking office in 2015, Trudeau has emphasised gender equality, appointing Brenda Lucki as the first female head of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 2018. Both recent governor generals, Canada's representatives of the British monarchy, were also women, appointed by Trudeau. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada: Jennie Carignan becomes the first woman chief of the defence staff

The number of foreign students receiving&nbsp;study permits to&nbsp;Canada this year has risen despite the Canadian government's stated goal of reducing the number of temporary residents entering the nation.

This comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has seen a decline in popularity due to the shelter&nbsp;affordability crisis in the country.&nbsp;Therefore, steps were taken to limit the number of temporary residents, such as international students.

But when compared to the same period in 2023, those numbers have actually increased, according to data from&nbsp;Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).&nbsp;

In 2024, 187,510 study permits were issued in the first four months of this year, up from 165,805 the last&nbsp;year. Over the same period, the number of Indian students receiving these visas increased as well&nbsp;from 72,750 to 81,260.

Indian students received 278,335 study permits out of the 682,4305 study permits that Canada gave in 2023. Indians have obtained 91,510 of the 216,620 study permits that Canada has awarded so&nbsp;far this year.

IRCC said that 2024's intake of applications for study permits for overseas students would be capped at 35 per cent compared to 2023.&nbsp;

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“For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023,” IRCC noted in a press release, in January.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller said in March that the administration intended to "decrease in our population of temporary residents to 5 per cent over the next three years."

The rising housing costs including home prices and rentals are said to be&nbsp;behind this initiative.

In May, the number of students receiving study permits&nbsp;somewhat fell from 34,400 in 2023 to 30,490. During this time, the number of Indian students acquiring study permits also decreased from 13,055 to 10,560.

(With inputs from agencies)

The number of foreign students receiving study permits to Canada this year has risen despite the Canadian government's stated goal of reducing the number of temporary residents entering the nation.

The number of foreign students receiving study permits to Canada this year has risen despite the Canadian government's stated goal of reducing the number of temporary residents entering the nation. This comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has seen a decline in popularity due to the shelter affordability crisis in the country. Therefore, steps were taken to limit the number of temporary residents, such as international students. But when compared to the same period in 2023, those numbers have actually increased, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In 2024, 187,510 study permits were issued in the first four months of this year, up from 165,805 the last year. Over the same period, the number of Indian students receiving these visas increased as well from 72,750 to 81,260. Indian students received 278,335 study permits out of the 682,4305 study permits that Canada gave in 2023. Indians have obtained 91,510 of the 216,620 study permits that Canada has awarded so far this year. IRCC said that 2024's intake of applications for study permits for overseas students would be capped at 35 per cent compared to 2023. Also read: Two-thirds of Americans want Joe Biden to drop out of presidential race in damning new poll “For 2024, the cap is expected to result in approximately 360,000 approved study permits, a decrease of 35% from 2023,” IRCC noted in a press release, in January. Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller said in March that the administration intended to "decrease in our population of temporary residents to 5 per cent over the next three years." The rising housing costs including home prices and rentals are said to be behind this initiative. In May, the number of students receiving study permits somewhat fell from 34,400 in 2023 to 30,490. During this time, the number of Indian students acquiring study permits also decreased from 13,055 to 10,560. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada sees rise in number of foreign students receiving study permit despite government restrictions

In response to a court decision declaring that a "first-generation limit" in the statute was unconstitutional, Canada intends to reinstate the ability of citizens born abroad to transfer their citizenship to offspring who were born outside the nation.

In response to a court decision declaring that a "first-generation limit" in the statute was unconstitutional, Canada intends to reinstate the ability of citizens born abroad to transfer their citizenship to offspring who were born outside the nation. After an Ontario court declared in December that the limit was unconstitutional, the federal government announced plans to modify the Citizenship Act, eliminating a "second-generation cut-off" imposed by the previous administration. The immigration minister, Marc Miller, told reporters on Thursday, “We wanted to take this opportunity to continue to minimise differential outcomes as much as possible for children born abroad … compared to children born to Canadians [in Canada]. Not everyone is entitled to [citizenship], but for those who are, it needs to be fair." Stephen Harper's previous Conservative government restricted citizenship by descent to one generation in 2009 in response to criticism over the $85 million that was used to evacuate 15,000 Canadian citizens from Lebanon during the short-lived war with Israel in 2006. The Conservatives referred to these dual nationals as "Canadians of convenience." Since that time, foreign-born Canadian citizens have been unable to transfer their citizenship to any offspring born outside of Canada, leading opponents to contend that this amounted to a two-tiered system of citizenship and to refer to the situation as a generation of "lost Canadians." According to the proposed law, a person who was born outside of Canada may still transfer their citizenship provided they can prove they have a strong connection to the nation and have lived there for at least three years. Also read: China may use data from TikTok to spy on people, warns Canada’s security intelligence chief The "substantial connection" phrase is intended to counter arguments made by opponents of immigration that many immigrants get passports, depart Canada, and then return to receive benefits. Hailing the law, Jenny Kwan, a member of parliament and critic of immigration for the New Democratic party, stated, "Today is a historic day for lost Canadians and their families." “This unjust law caused significant hardship and suffering to many Canadian families, separates families and rendered children stateless. It failed to recognize Canadians are global citizens who travel, study and work abroad, fall in love abroad and have families abroad,” she said. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec stated in a statement that the immigration system is "falling apart." “Common sense Conservatives will fix our immigration system that the Liberals have broken,” he added. According to Statistics Canada, the country's population increased by over a million people in a span of nine months, reaching 41 million. The primary factor driving this expansion was temporary immigration. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada to reinstate citizenship for foreign-born offspring of Canadians after court ruling

A Canadian man facing charges of murdering four Indigenous women has admitted to the killings. His lawyers argue he has a mental disorder that contradicts criminal responsibility.

Jeremy Skibicki is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of four women - Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran and an unidentified woman, who was named Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe (Buffalo Woman) by Indigenous leaders.

Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

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The unexpected development on Monday (May 6), prompted a shift in the trial format. Crown prosecutors in Winnipeg are now pursuing a judge-alone trial, which could begin as soon as Wednesday (May 8). As a result, the 12 jurors selected last month will be dismissed.&nbsp;

“At this point, the accused is now admitting that he killed all four women, and that is a new development,” prosecutor Chris Vanderhooft told Manitoba’s court of king’s bench.

Skibicki had&nbsp;left the bodies of two of his known victims at Winnipeg’s Prairie Green landfill but police initially said that they did not have the resources to search the refuse at the facility, much of which is buried under tonnes of clay.

The admission from Skibicki’s lawyers comes a day after the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls – also known as “red dress day”.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-kills-hospitalised-wife-after-he-fails-to-afford-medical-bill-later-confesses-718867">Man kills hospitalised wife after he fails to afford medical bill, later confesses</a>

A 2019 report labelled the disappearances and murders of at least 4,000 Indigenous women and girls in recent decades as "genocide."&nbsp;

However, it is unclear if Monday’s revelations in court will give police and families a sense of where the bodies of Harris and Myran might be located, as well as the identity of Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe.

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A Canadian man facing charges of murdering four Indigenous women has admitted to the killings. His lawyers argue he has a mental disorder that contradicts criminal responsibility.

A Canadian man facing charges of murdering four Indigenous women has admitted to the killings. His lawyers argue he has a mental disorder that contradicts criminal responsibility. Jeremy Skibicki is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of four women - Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran and an unidentified woman, who was named Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe (Buffalo Woman) by Indigenous leaders. Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges. Also read: Watch: Church sermon goes wild after man points a gun at pastor, blames 'ghosts' for the act The unexpected development on Monday (May 6), prompted a shift in the trial format. Crown prosecutors in Winnipeg are now pursuing a judge-alone trial, which could begin as soon as Wednesday (May 8). As a result, the 12 jurors selected last month will be dismissed. “At this point, the accused is now admitting that he killed all four women, and that is a new development,” prosecutor Chris Vanderhooft told Manitoba’s court of king’s bench. Skibicki had left the bodies of two of his known victims at Winnipeg’s Prairie Green landfill but police initially said that they did not have the resources to search the refuse at the facility, much of which is buried under tonnes of clay. The admission from Skibicki’s lawyers comes a day after the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls – also known as “red dress day”. Also read: Man kills hospitalised wife after he fails to afford medical bill, later confesses A 2019 report labelled the disappearances and murders of at least 4,000 Indigenous women and girls in recent decades as "genocide." However, it is unclear if Monday’s revelations in court will give police and families a sense of where the bodies of Harris and Myran might be located, as well as the identity of Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada: Man admits killing four indigenous women

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party would be in for a great electoral shock if polls were held today in the country, a survey has showed.&nbsp; According to the report, several Indo-Canadian Members of Parliament (MPs), including one cabinet minister, would lose their seat, reflecting a nationwide trend of Canadian voters now increasingly backing the Conservatives.

The survey was televised on Thursday (Feb 8) by news outlet Y Media, based on data from Toronto-headquartered polling firm Mainstreet Research.

The survey focused on the Peel Region, where people showed a record 42.3 per cent support for the Conservatives, against just 36.4 per cent support for the Liberals.

Peel, (also formerly Peel County) is a regional municipality in the Greater Toronto Area, Southern Ontario. It consists of three municipalities to the west and northwest of the city of Toronto: the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the town of Caledon.

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<h2>Trend favours Conservatives</h2>

According to Y Media editor-in-chief Yudhvir Jaswal, “If the elections were held today, most of the Liberals MPs could lose their seats.”

Quito Maggi, president and CEO of Mainstreet Research said, “People have made up their minds.” He added these numbers “should be concerning numbers for the Liberals and incumbent candidates.”

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The poll also revealed that Cabinet Minister Kamal Khera, who handles the Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities portfolio, could also witness a loss in the coming elections with just 29.2 per cent support in his Brampton West seat.

<h2>The nationwide trend</h2>

According to 338 Canada, a tracking website, the Conservatives would easily bag 199 seats in general elections if held today, way above the majority mark of 170. The Liberals, meanwhile, would have to settle at 74.

A February 6 poll from the agency Nanos showed that the Conservatives enjoy 40 per cent support versus only 24.7 per cent for the Liberals. Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative flank, is preferred by 35 per cent for the post of Prime Minister with only 21 per cent wanting Trudeau in that position.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party would be in for a great electoral shock if polls were held today in the country, a survey has showed. According to the report, several Indo-Canadian Members of Parliament (MPs), including one cabinet minister, would lose their seat, reflecting a nationwide trend of Canadian voters now increasingly backing the Conservatives.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party would be in for a great electoral shock if polls were held today in the country, a survey has showed. According to the report, several Indo-Canadian Members of Parliament (MPs), including one cabinet minister, would lose their seat, reflecting a nationwide trend of Canadian voters now increasingly backing the Conservatives. The survey was televised on Thursday (Feb 8) by news outlet Y Media, based on data from Toronto-headquartered polling firm Mainstreet Research. The survey focused on the Peel Region, where people showed a record 42.3 per cent support for the Conservatives, against just 36.4 per cent support for the Liberals. Peel, (also formerly Peel County) is a regional municipality in the Greater Toronto Area, Southern Ontario. It consists of three municipalities to the west and northwest of the city of Toronto: the cities of Mississauga and Brampton, and the town of Caledon. Watch: Nijjar killing: India refuses to aid Canada in probe till evidence is shared × Peel largely represents the mood of the country and is considered a crucial region for any party aspiring to form government in Ottawa. The region has been traditionally dominated by Liberals, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s party witnessing landslide support here in the last three Federal elections—in 2015, 2019 and 2021. Trend favours Conservatives According to Y Media editor-in-chief Yudhvir Jaswal, “If the elections were held today, most of the Liberals MPs could lose their seats.” Quito Maggi, president and CEO of Mainstreet Research said, “People have made up their minds.” He added these numbers “should be concerning numbers for the Liberals and incumbent candidates.” Also read: MEA dismisses Canada`s election interference accusations, says it`s meddling in India`s internal affairs The poll also revealed that Cabinet Minister Kamal Khera, who handles the Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities portfolio, could also witness a loss in the coming elections with just 29.2 per cent support in his Brampton West seat. The nationwide trend According to 338 Canada, a tracking website, the Conservatives would easily bag 199 seats in general elections if held today, way above the majority mark of 170. The Liberals, meanwhile, would have to settle at 74. A February 6 poll from the agency Nanos showed that the Conservatives enjoy 40 per cent support versus only 24.7 per cent for the Liberals. Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative flank, is preferred by 35 per cent for the post of Prime Minister with only 21 per cent wanting Trudeau in that position. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Trudeau’s party would lose big time to Conservatives if polls held today in Canada: Survey

A US winter storm warning has been issued for more than 100 million people, and a new wave of extreme cold and snow is expected to sweep through the central and eastern United States, intensifying travel hazards and ushering in a brutally cold weekend.

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Justin Trudeau has landed himself in trouble once again. A new survey shows that majority of Canadians have lost faith in him as PM. This has led to calls asking Trudeau to resign. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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Following a diplomatic row between India and Canada, Indian authorities on Wednesday issued a travel advisory cautioning Indians against travelling to some parts of Canada.

“In view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution,” the advisory reads.

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This comes hot on the heels of a similar travel advisory issued by Ottawa earlier on Wednesday, in which the Canadian government asked its citizens to&nbsp;‘exercise a high degree of caution’ while travelling to India.

In its travel advisory for India, the Canadian government said, “Avoid all travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir due to the unpredictable security situation."

"There is a threat of terrorism, militancy, civil unrest, and kidnapping. This advisory excludes traveling to or within the Union Territory of Ladakh. Avoid gatherings and demonstrations," the Canadian government said.

<h2>Sikh terrorist group threatens Hindus</h2>

While Canadian advisory was considered a political move by experts in view of the worsening allegations, Indian advisory comes after a banned Sikh terrorist organisation threatened Hindus living in Canada and asked them to leave the country as soon as possible.

“Indo-Hindu leave Canada; go to India. You not only support India but you are also supporting the suppression of speech and expression of pro-Khalistan Sikhs,” said Sikh For Justice group’s legal counsel Gurpatwant Pannun in a video, which has gone viral. Pannun has been designated as a terrorist in India.&nbsp;Sikh For Justice was also designated as a terrorist group in India in 2019.

Vijay Jain, a spokesperson for Canadian Hindus for Harmony, expressed concern over Pannun’s threat. “We are now seeing full-scale Hinduphobia out across the board.”

<h2>India-Canada row</h2>

A diplomatic standoff erupted between India and Canada after PM Trudeau suggested in his address to the House of Commons that India might be linked to the death of Khalistani terrorist&nbsp;Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Ottawa also expelled a senior Indian diplomat even as the investigation continues.

However, India has strongly rejected these claims, while reiterating its adherence to the rule of law. New Delhi has also called on Ottawa to check the rampant anti-India activities on Canadian soil and respect the territorial integrity of India.

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Following a diplomatic row between India and Canada, Indian authorities on Wednesday issued a travel advisory cautioning Indians against travelling to some parts of Canada. “In view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution,” the advisory reads. India issues advisory for Indian nationals and students in Canada | In view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution.… pic.twitter.com/LZaDXA1zvx — INDIA NARRATIVE (@india_narrative) September 20, 2023 × “Recently, threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda. Indian nationals are therefore advised to avoid travelling to regions and potential venues in Canada that have seen such incidents.” This comes hot on the heels of a similar travel advisory issued by Ottawa earlier on Wednesday, in which the Canadian government asked its citizens to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ while travelling to India. In its travel advisory for India, the Canadian government said, “Avoid all travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir due to the unpredictable security situation." "There is a threat of terrorism, militancy, civil unrest, and kidnapping. This advisory excludes traveling to or within the Union Territory of Ladakh. Avoid gatherings and demonstrations," the Canadian government said. Sikh terrorist group threatens Hindus While Canadian advisory was considered a political move by experts in view of the worsening allegations, Indian advisory comes after a banned Sikh terrorist organisation threatened Hindus living in Canada and asked them to leave the country as soon as possible. “Indo-Hindu leave Canada; go to India. You not only support India but you are also supporting the suppression of speech and expression of pro-Khalistan Sikhs,” said Sikh For Justice group’s legal counsel Gurpatwant Pannun in a video, which has gone viral. Pannun has been designated as a terrorist in India. Sikh For Justice was also designated as a terrorist group in India in 2019. Vijay Jain, a spokesperson for Canadian Hindus for Harmony, expressed concern over Pannun’s threat. “We are now seeing full-scale Hinduphobia out across the board.” India-Canada row A diplomatic standoff erupted between India and Canada after PM Trudeau suggested in his address to the House of Commons that India might be linked to the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Ottawa also expelled a senior Indian diplomat even as the investigation continues. However, India has strongly rejected these claims, while reiterating its adherence to the rule of law. New Delhi has also called on Ottawa to check the rampant anti-India activities on Canadian soil and respect the territorial integrity of India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × ,

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said Wednesday (Sept 13) that they were investigating a case in which a 17-year-old Sikh student was assaulted by two other teenage males during a bus ride in British Colombia (BC) province.

As per the police, the incident took place “at the intersection of Rutland Road South and Robson Road East in Kelowna shortly before 4 pm on Monday.”&nbsp;

“Officers determined a 17-year-old Sikh student was either beer or pepper sprayed by another teenage male after exiting a public transit bus on his way home,” RCMP stated.

<h2>Assaulted after alleged ‘altercation’</h2>

RCMP said the students initially had heated arguments aboard the bus, which resulted in them getting kicked off.&nbsp;

However, the two attackers continued attacking the Sikh student and pepper-spraying. The assault continued until passers-by intervened.

Now, the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSOC) has demanded authorities take prompt action into the matter while calling the assault “unacceptable and shocking.”

“Monday’s attack on a Sikh high school student in Kelowna is shocking and unacceptable,” said Guntaas Kaur, WSO vice president for British Columbia (BC).

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Giving details of the incident, a release issued by the WSOC said: “Two individuals approached the student and first barred his entry onto the bus and then, once allowing him to board, began to threaten him with a lighter and (began to) photograph and record him from a close distance with their phones”.

“When the Sikh student turned away, the attackers’ phone fell from their hands and they began to kick and punch the Sikh student in front of the bus driver,” the WSOC statement read.

<h2>Second such incident this year</h2>

This is the second such incident to have taken place on Canadian soil this year. In March, a 21-year-old Sikh student was beaten and dragged by a group of attackers. They even ripped his turban off, triggering severe criticism from Sikh groups.

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Police further said that they have identified a teenage suspect in the case and are “taking steps to determine the motivation of this crime”.

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said Wednesday (Sept 13) that they were investigating a case in which a 17-year-old Sikh student was assaulted by two other teenage males during a bus ride in British Colombia (BC) province.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said Wednesday (Sept 13) that they were investigating a case in which a 17-year-old Sikh student was assaulted by two other teenage males during a bus ride in British Colombia (BC) province. As per the police, the incident took place “at the intersection of Rutland Road South and Robson Road East in Kelowna shortly before 4 pm on Monday.” “Officers determined a 17-year-old Sikh student was either beer or pepper sprayed by another teenage male after exiting a public transit bus on his way home,” RCMP stated. Assaulted after alleged ‘altercation’ RCMP said the students initially had heated arguments aboard the bus, which resulted in them getting kicked off. However, the two attackers continued attacking the Sikh student and pepper-spraying. The assault continued until passers-by intervened. Now, the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSOC) has demanded authorities take prompt action into the matter while calling the assault “unacceptable and shocking.” “Monday’s attack on a Sikh high school student in Kelowna is shocking and unacceptable,” said Guntaas Kaur, WSO vice president for British Columbia (BC). Also read: Trudeau refuses to step down amid dwindling support and uproar over India trip Giving details of the incident, a release issued by the WSOC said: “Two individuals approached the student and first barred his entry onto the bus and then, once allowing him to board, began to threaten him with a lighter and (began to) photograph and record him from a close distance with their phones”. “When the Sikh student turned away, the attackers’ phone fell from their hands and they began to kick and punch the Sikh student in front of the bus driver,” the WSOC statement read. Second such incident this year This is the second such incident to have taken place on Canadian soil this year. In March, a 21-year-old Sikh student was beaten and dragged by a group of attackers. They even ripped his turban off, triggering severe criticism from Sikh groups. Watch: Gravitas: Did Canada PM Justin Trudeau turn down Indian government's generous Air India One offer? × Now, as per local media, an active investigation has been opened by RCMP in the bus assault case, and authorities are talking to several witnesses and collecting video evidence. Police further said that they have identified a teenage suspect in the case and are “taking steps to determine the motivation of this crime”. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Google will remove links to Canadian news from search results and other products in&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;when a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect, the Alphabet-owned company said on Thursday.

Google joins Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc in announcing an end to news access for Canadian users of their platforms after Bill C-18, or the Online News Act, was passed into law last week. The law is expected to come into effect in six months.

Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, who introduced the bill last year, has said platforms do not have any obligations under the act immediately and that the government was open to consulting with them on the regulatory and implementation process.

Canada's media industry has called for tighter regulation of tech companies to prevent them from elbowing news businesses out of the online advertising market.

"We have now informed the government that when the law takes effect, we unfortunately will have to remove links to Canadian news from our Search, News and Discover products in&nbsp;Canada," Google said in a blogpost.

"We don't take this decision or its impacts lightly, and believe it's important to be transparent with Canadian publishers and our users as early as possible," it said.

The act outlines rules to force platforms such as Facebook and Google to negotiate commercial deals and pay news publishers for their content, a step similar to a groundbreaking law passed in Australia in 2021.

The U.S. technology companies have said the proposals are unsustainable for their businesses. Google has argued&nbsp;Canada's law is broader than those in Australia and Europe, saying it puts a price on news story links displayed in search results and can apply to outlets that do not produce news.

The search engine giant had proposed that the bill be revised to make the displaying of news content, rather than links, as basis for payment and to specify that only businesses that produce news and adhere to journalistic standards are eligible.

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Google will remove links to Canadian news from search results and other products in Canada when a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect, the Alphabet-owned company said on Thursday.

Google will remove links to Canadian news from search results and other products in Canada when a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers comes into effect, the Alphabet-owned company said on Thursday. Google joins Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc in announcing an end to news access for Canadian users of their platforms after Bill C-18, or the Online News Act, was passed into law last week. The law is expected to come into effect in six months. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, who introduced the bill last year, has said platforms do not have any obligations under the act immediately and that the government was open to consulting with them on the regulatory and implementation process. Canada's media industry has called for tighter regulation of tech companies to prevent them from elbowing news businesses out of the online advertising market. "We have now informed the government that when the law takes effect, we unfortunately will have to remove links to Canadian news from our Search, News and Discover products in Canada," Google said in a blogpost. "We don't take this decision or its impacts lightly, and believe it's important to be transparent with Canadian publishers and our users as early as possible," it said. The act outlines rules to force platforms such as Facebook and Google to negotiate commercial deals and pay news publishers for their content, a step similar to a groundbreaking law passed in Australia in 2021. The U.S. technology companies have said the proposals are unsustainable for their businesses. Google has argued Canada's law is broader than those in Australia and Europe, saying it puts a price on news story links displayed in search results and can apply to outlets that do not produce news. The search engine giant had proposed that the bill be revised to make the displaying of news content, rather than links, as basis for payment and to specify that only businesses that produce news and adhere to journalistic standards are eligible. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Canada's biggest city Toronto makes history by electing a non-white Chinese Canadian Mayor Olivia Chow. She is also the first woman mayor in the city in more than a decade.

Toronto elects first 'non-white' Mayor

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Alberta's premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday (February 7) to discuss the shared aspirations and concerns over pending legislation aimed at helping Canadian workers adapt to the global move to increase reliance on renewable energy. The meeting, however, began with an awkward handshake.&nbsp;

A video tweeted by Global News showed the meeting beginning with Prime Minister Trudeau reaching down to shake hands with Danielle Smith. Both leaders were seen raising their hands but at the last moment, a hesitant Smith decided to keep her hand down. This prompted Trudeau to take her hand and hold it in place with his thumb atop as they smiled for the cameras.&nbsp;

However, this is not the first time Justin Trudeau has had awkward handshakes. In 2017, Trudeau had dodged then-United States president Donald Trump's forceful handshake by putting a hand on Trump's shoulder to brace himself, according to a report by The Guardian.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Tuesday's short meeting between Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith comes as she is in Ottawa with other premiers for a major announcement on healthcare funding. Smith has been one of the most vocal critics of Trudeau and his government's policies.&nbsp;

Recently, Smith passed a controversial legislation, the Alberta Sovereignty Act,&nbsp;which would give her government the power to instruct provincial agencies to ignore federal law, the report also said.&nbsp;

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Alberta's premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday (February 7) to discuss the shared aspirations and concerns over pending legislation aimed at helping Canadian workers adapt to the global move to increase reliance on renewable energy.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Alberta's premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday (February 7) to discuss the shared aspirations and concerns over pending legislation aimed at helping Canadian workers adapt to the global move to increase reliance on renewable energy. The meeting, however, began with an awkward handshake. A video tweeted by Global News showed the meeting beginning with Prime Minister Trudeau reaching down to shake hands with Danielle Smith. Both leaders were seen raising their hands but at the last moment, a hesitant Smith decided to keep her hand down. This prompted Trudeau to take her hand and hold it in place with his thumb atop as they smiled for the cameras. However, this is not the first time Justin Trudeau has had awkward handshakes. In 2017, Trudeau had dodged then-United States president Donald Trump's forceful handshake by putting a hand on Trump's shoulder to brace himself, according to a report by The Guardian. WATCH: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shared an awkward handshake during a frosty sit down ahead of a health-care summit with Canadian premiers. Read more: https://t.co/w2K985CZnx pic.twitter.com/ufl1T5LQB0 — Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) February 7, 2023 × And in 2016, the Canadian prime minister attempted to shake hands with then-US President Barack Obama and then-Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, by awkwardly crossing his arms over and grabbing Peña Nieto’s wrong hand, the report added. Meanwhile, Tuesday's short meeting between Justin Trudeau and Danielle Smith comes as she is in Ottawa with other premiers for a major announcement on healthcare funding. Smith has been one of the most vocal critics of Trudeau and his government's policies. Recently, Smith passed a controversial legislation, the Alberta Sovereignty Act, which would give her government the power to instruct provincial agencies to ignore federal law, the report also said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The United States is going to extradite Canadian writer Dawn Walker for faking her own death and kidnapping her son.

Accused of stealing her friend's identity to cross Canada's border, Walker said she fled the country because she wanted to escape domestic abuse.

The indigenous author from Okanese Cree Nation in the province of Saskatchewan went missing more than a month ago.

Prompting fears that she and her son had drowned in the South Saskatchewan River, her abandoned pickup truck was spotted in a park in the city of Saskatoon.

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According to department of homeland security officials in the US, Walker was arrested in Oregon for stealing the identity of a friend to cross the border into the US and an “abduction scheme” to bring her seven-year-old son to the country.

Highlighting that she “feared for my safety and that of my son”, Walker said she was “failed by the Saskatchewan justice system, the family law system and child protection”.

The former CEO of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) was involved in a lengthy custody battle for her son.

Walker, who is a critic of the failure to address the sustained crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, was shortlisted for a prestigious Canadian literary award for her book 'The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour'.

FSIN chief Bobby Cameron said in a statement, “It is heartbreaking that Dawn may have felt she had no other choice but to take the drastic action that she did.”

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The United States is going to extradite Canadian writer Dawn Walker for faking her own death and kidnapping her son. Accused of stealing her friend's identity to cross Canada's border, Walker said she fled the country because she wanted to escape domestic abuse.

The United States is going to extradite Canadian writer Dawn Walker for faking her own death and kidnapping her son. Accused of stealing her friend's identity to cross Canada's border, Walker said she fled the country because she wanted to escape domestic abuse. The indigenous author from Okanese Cree Nation in the province of Saskatchewan went missing more than a month ago. Prompting fears that she and her son had drowned in the South Saskatchewan River, her abandoned pickup truck was spotted in a park in the city of Saskatoon. Also read | Kim Jong-un deliberately faked his death to expose traitors in his circle: Report According to department of homeland security officials in the US, Walker was arrested in Oregon for stealing the identity of a friend to cross the border into the US and an “abduction scheme” to bring her seven-year-old son to the country. Highlighting that she “feared for my safety and that of my son”, Walker said she was “failed by the Saskatchewan justice system, the family law system and child protection”. The former CEO of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) was involved in a lengthy custody battle for her son. Walker, who is a critic of the failure to address the sustained crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, was shortlisted for a prestigious Canadian literary award for her book 'The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour'. FSIN chief Bobby Cameron said in a statement, “It is heartbreaking that Dawn may have felt she had no other choice but to take the drastic action that she did.” (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Canadian writer Dawn Walker fakes own death and kidnaps son; US to extradite her

Canada is all set to become the world's first country to put health warnings on individual cigarettes. The country had previously set an international trend after passing a mandate to include graphic photo warnings on tobacco products' packaging two decades ago.

"We need to address the concern that these messages may have lost their novelty, and to an extent, we worry that they may have lost their impact as well," said Canadian Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett.

"Adding health warnings on individual tobacco products will help ensure that these essential messages reach people, including the youth who often access cigarettes one at a time in social situations, sidestepping the information printed on a package."

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Planning to introduce the change during the second half of 2023, Bennett noted that the current proposal is: "Poison in every puff".

Welcoming the proposal, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's CEO Doug Roth told public broadcaster CBC that "Canada will now have the strongest health warning regime for cigarettes in the world."

"These are deadly products, and these measures will help to further reduce their appeal to youth and non-smokers, as well as to support current smokers in their efforts to quit."

Meanwhile, Rob Cunningham, a senior policy analyst at the Canadian Cancer Society said, "This is going to set a world precedent. It's a warning that you simply cannot ignore. It's going to reach every smoker, with every puff."

According to Statistics Canada, over four million Canadians were daily or occasional smokers in 2020. 
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Canada is all set to become the world's first country to put health warnings on individual cigarettes. The country had previously set an international trend after passing a mandate to include graphic photo warnings on tobacco products' packaging two decades ago.

Canada is all set to become the world's first country to put health warnings on individual cigarettes. The country had previously set an international trend after passing a mandate to include graphic photo warnings on tobacco products' packaging two decades ago. "We need to address the concern that these messages may have lost their novelty, and to an extent, we worry that they may have lost their impact as well," said Canadian Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett. "Adding health warnings on individual tobacco products will help ensure that these essential messages reach people, including the youth who often access cigarettes one at a time in social situations, sidestepping the information printed on a package." Also read | Now, Canada legalises marijuana for recreational use Planning to introduce the change during the second half of 2023, Bennett noted that the current proposal is: "Poison in every puff". Welcoming the proposal, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's CEO Doug Roth told public broadcaster CBC that "Canada will now have the strongest health warning regime for cigarettes in the world." "These are deadly products, and these measures will help to further reduce their appeal to youth and non-smokers, as well as to support current smokers in their efforts to quit." Meanwhile, Rob Cunningham, a senior policy analyst at the Canadian Cancer Society said, "This is going to set a world precedent. It's a warning that you simply cannot ignore. It's going to reach every smoker, with every puff." According to Statistics Canada, over four million Canadians were daily or occasional smokers in 2020. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Canada to become world's first country to put health warnings on individual cigarettes

The protests against Covid 19 mandates in Canada have entered the second week and in the last 14 days, the Canada truckers protest has only grown in size and strength.

Canada: Hundreds rally against the Covid 19 vaccine mandates in Toronto

Even as the world battles Coronavirus and its various variants, many people still remain unvaccinated. Popularly known as anti-vaxxers or vaccine-skeptics, even after months of vaccine being readily available, these people refuse to get vaccinated. This city is planning on taking harsh steps against its unvaccinated citizens. Find out more.

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More than 750 unmarked graves have been found near a former Catholic boarding school for indigenous children in western Canada.

Canada shaken by discovery of 751 unmarked graves

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