In Canada the tucker's protest is growing in size and in strength. The demonstrations that initially began as peaceful protests against the coronavirus mandate in Ottawa are now threatening to spread to other Canadian cities like Toronto and Quebec over the weekend.

Canada's trucker's stir set to intensify, protest set to expand to Toronto and Quebec

Thousands of truckers gathered in Canadian capital Ottawa to protest against Justin Trudaeu's vaccine mandate.

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Canadian Conservative lawmakers ousted Erin O’Toole as leader. The party selected Candice Bergen, the Conservative’s deputy head, as interim leader.

Top Canadian opposition leader Erin O’Toole ousted

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau slammed protesters who have been holding rallies since Jan 29. While speaking from an undisclosed location Trudeau hit out at truckers for demanding an end to all COVID restrictions.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau slams protesters

Canada's Freedom Convoy protest is growing in size & strength. Truckers have gridlocked Canada's capital Ottawa. The movement is no longer just about Covid restrictions but also against PM Justin Trudeau's leadership. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Truckers protest turns into anti-Trudeau movement

Quebec, the Canadian province is scrapping a plan to tax adults who refuse Covid vaccination. State's premier Francois Legault announced this on Tuesday saying that the idea was too divisive.

The proposed measure for a special health contribution from adults who refuse vaccination was unveiled by Legault last month. He had said that those who chose to avoid inoculations should help cover the extra costs imposed on the health system by the coronavirus. Experts said the idea would go against the spirit of Canada's universal public health system.

Legault said he was worried about the divisions that COVID-19 and measures introduced to fight it had caused in Quebec, the second most populous of the 10 provinces.

"My role is to try to bring Quebecers together to stay united. This is why we won't go ahead with the health contribution," he told reporters. "I understand that this divides Quebecers and right now we need to build bridges."

Quebec and neighboring Ontario, which together account for around 61% of Canada's population, are starting to lift restrictions amid signs that the Omicron variant has peaked.

But experts in Ontario on Tuesday said this meant infections and hospitalizations linked to the variant would start rising.

Ontario removed some limits on businesses on Monday, allowing restaurants, malls, and cinemas to start operating with a 50% capacity. It plans to further relax curbs later in February and March.

A report by the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table said Omicron infections had peaked around Jan. 11, but relaxing the measures "will increase the spread of COVID-19."

The panel said "we expect hospitalizations to rebound after reopening on January 31, and to remain at a prolonged peak, except under the most favorable assumptions".

A spokesperson for Ontario's health minister said the province had sufficient hospital capacity to respond to the panel's projections.

(With inputs from agencies)

Quebec, the Canadian province is scrapping a plan to tax adults who refuse Covid vaccination. State's premier Francois Legault announced this on Tuesday saying that the idea was too divisive.

Quebec, the Canadian province is scrapping a plan to tax adults who refuse Covid vaccination. State's premier Francois Legault announced this on Tuesday saying that the idea was too divisive. The proposed measure for a special health contribution from adults who refuse vaccination was unveiled by Legault last month. He had said that those who chose to avoid inoculations should help cover the extra costs imposed on the health system by the coronavirus. Experts said the idea would go against the spirit of Canada's universal public health system. Legault said he was worried about the divisions that COVID-19 and measures introduced to fight it had caused in Quebec, the second most populous of the 10 provinces. "My role is to try to bring Quebecers together to stay united. This is why we won't go ahead with the health contribution," he told reporters. "I understand that this divides Quebecers and right now we need to build bridges." Quebec and neighboring Ontario, which together account for around 61% of Canada's population, are starting to lift restrictions amid signs that the Omicron variant has peaked. But experts in Ontario on Tuesday said this meant infections and hospitalizations linked to the variant would start rising. Ontario removed some limits on businesses on Monday, allowing restaurants, malls, and cinemas to start operating with a 50% capacity. It plans to further relax curbs later in February and March. A report by the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table said Omicron infections had peaked around Jan. 11, but relaxing the measures "will increase the spread of COVID-19." The panel said "we expect hospitalizations to rebound after reopening on January 31, and to remain at a prolonged peak, except under the most favorable assumptions". A spokesperson for Ontario's health minister said the province had sufficient hospital capacity to respond to the panel's projections. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada: Quebec ditches plan of levying new tax on unvaccinated people

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he had tested positive for Covid-19 but was not experiencing severe symptoms.

The 50-year-old leader -- who is vaccinated and boosted -- had announced last week he was isolating after being exposed to the coronavirus.

"This morning, I tested positive for Covid-19. I'm feeling fine -- and I'll continue to work remotely this week while following public health guidelines," the premier wrote on Twitter Monday.

Trudeau, who received his third vaccine dose in January, urged Canadians to get vaccinated and boosted as the nation battles a rise in Covid cases and hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant.&nbsp;

The province of Ontario, where Trudeau lives in the Canadian capital Ottawa, requires people to isolate after a Covid exposure for 10 days if unvaccinated.

Ontario, Canada's most populous province, is expected to start easing Covid restrictions from Monday, allowing restaurants, bars, sports venues and movie theaters to re-open.

Canada has recorded more than 2.9 million cases of Covid-19 and more than 33,000 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Ottawa was hit over the weekend by mass protests led by Canadian truckers opposed to vaccine mandates for crossing the Canada-US border.

Trudeau defended the vaccination mandate last week, noting that 90 percent of drivers are already vaccinated.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he had tested positive for Covid-19 but was not experiencing severe symptoms. The 50-year-old leader -- who is vaccinated and boosted -- had announced last week he was isolating after being exposed to the coronavirus.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he had tested positive for Covid-19 but was not experiencing severe symptoms. The 50-year-old leader -- who is vaccinated and boosted -- had announced last week he was isolating after being exposed to the coronavirus. "This morning, I tested positive for Covid-19. I'm feeling fine -- and I'll continue to work remotely this week while following public health guidelines," the premier wrote on Twitter Monday. Trudeau, who received his third vaccine dose in January, urged Canadians to get vaccinated and boosted as the nation battles a rise in Covid cases and hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant. The province of Ontario, where Trudeau lives in the Canadian capital Ottawa, requires people to isolate after a Covid exposure for 10 days if unvaccinated. Ontario, Canada's most populous province, is expected to start easing Covid restrictions from Monday, allowing restaurants, bars, sports venues and movie theaters to re-open. Canada has recorded more than 2.9 million cases of Covid-19 and more than 33,000 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Ottawa was hit over the weekend by mass protests led by Canadian truckers opposed to vaccine mandates for crossing the Canada-US border. Trudeau defended the vaccination mandate last week, noting that 90 percent of drivers are already vaccinated.

Canada PM Trudeau says tests positive for Covid-19

Justin Trudeau and his family moved to an undisclosed location amid massive protests by anti-vax truckers. Netizens are reminding Trudeau of the time he lectured the Indian government on the farmers' protests. Has Trudeau forgotten his own advice? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Trudeau flees as protesting truckers besiege Ottawa

Beijing is grappling with a steady surge in Covid cases despite one of the largest Covid bubbles ever seen in the world days before beginning of the winter Olympics. Nearly 34 new Covid cases were detected in Olympics-related personnel.

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Truckers' anti-vaccine protest continues in Canada, freedom convoy jams Ottawa

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family members were reportedly moved to a secret location amid political turmoil in the country.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the country's capital Ottawa on Sunday (January 30) to protest against Trudeau and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine mandates.&nbsp;

CBC reported citing sources that the Prime Minister, his wife and their children were relocated from their Ottawa home to the undisclosed location due to security concerns.&nbsp;

Reports have mentioned a slight change in Trudeau's itinerary as usually, it states he is in Ottawa if he is at home. However, on Saturday it was changed to "National Capital Region".&nbsp;

Important to note that Trudeau was isolating after one of his kids tested Covid positive last week. He is working remotely.&nbsp;

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The protest, deemed "Freedom Convoy" of trucks was joined by thousands of demonstrators in Ottawa&nbsp;for a second day Sunday. Other sympathetic truckers blocked a border highway into the United States.&nbsp;

The protest originated last week in western Canada, where dozens of truckers organised a convoy to drive from Vancouver to the Canadian capital to demonstrate against Covid-related restrictions.

The demonstrations were particularly against a recent vaccination requirement for truck drivers crossing the long US-Canada border.&nbsp;

Trucks remained parked on the streets near parliament and some truckers said they would not leave until the mandate was overturned. On Monday (January 31), lawmakers are due to resume work after the holiday break.

For the unversed, about 90 per cent&nbsp;of Canada's cross-border truckers and almost 79 per cent&nbsp;of the population has had two COVID-19 vaccine shots.

Canada is now in the middle of a spike in Omicron variant cases that is straining hospitals.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family members were reportedly moved to a secret location amid political turmoil in the country. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the country's capital Ottawa on Sunday (January 30) to protest against Trudeau and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine mandates.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family members were reportedly moved to a secret location amid political turmoil in the country. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the country's capital Ottawa on Sunday (January 30) to protest against Trudeau and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine mandates. CBC reported citing sources that the Prime Minister, his wife and their children were relocated from their Ottawa home to the undisclosed location due to security concerns. Reports have mentioned a slight change in Trudeau's itinerary as usually, it states he is in Ottawa if he is at home. However, on Saturday it was changed to "National Capital Region". Important to note that Trudeau was isolating after one of his kids tested Covid positive last week. He is working remotely. ALSO READ | Canada removes non-essential personnel from embassy in Ukraine The protest, deemed "Freedom Convoy" of trucks was joined by thousands of demonstrators in Ottawa for a second day Sunday. Other sympathetic truckers blocked a border highway into the United States. The protest originated last week in western Canada, where dozens of truckers organised a convoy to drive from Vancouver to the Canadian capital to demonstrate against Covid-related restrictions. The demonstrations were particularly against a recent vaccination requirement for truck drivers crossing the long US-Canada border. Trucks remained parked on the streets near parliament and some truckers said they would not leave until the mandate was overturned. On Monday (January 31), lawmakers are due to resume work after the holiday break. For the unversed, about 90 per cent of Canada's cross-border truckers and almost 79 per cent of the population has had two COVID-19 vaccine shots. Canada is now in the middle of a spike in Omicron variant cases that is straining hospitals. WATCH | Canadian PM Justin Trudeau keeps mum on trucker protest in Ottawa × (With inputs from agencies)

Where is Justin Trudeau? Canadian PM moved to a secret location amid protests

Truck drivers in Canada are protesting against the government's COVID vaccine mandate at the Parliament hill.

Canada: Truckers' rally reach Ottawa to protest against COVID vaccine mandate

Canada's foreign ministry on Sunday said that the country would temporarily withdraw non-essential Canadian employees and remaining dependents from its embassy in Ukraine. The decision has been taken amid the international standoff over Russian troops massed on Russia-Ukraine border.

"As we continue to closely monitor the situation, our highest priority remains the safety and security of Canadians. Our officials stand ready to provide consular assistance to Canadian citizens, as required," the ministry said in a statement.

The embassy in Kyiv remains open, it said.

Canada said last week it will reinforce the team at the Canadian Embassy with experts in security, conflict management, democratic reform and consular services.

"Together, they will increase our diplomatic capacity and allow us to continue to assess and respond to the evolving situation in support of Ukraine," it said.

Russia currently has more than 100,000 of its soldiers and military equipment at its border with Ukraine. Russia has been repeatedly claiming that it did not intend to invade Ukraine but claims from Russian camps suggesting security threat from Ukraine is seen as attempt to create a pretext for invasion.

Tensions are high between Russia and the West. Russia is fiercely against Ukraine joining the NATO and demanding assurances that this will never happen.

Canada's foreign ministry on Sunday said that the country would temporarily withdraw non-essential Canadian employees and remaining dependents from its embassy in Ukraine.

Canada's foreign ministry on Sunday said that the country would temporarily withdraw non-essential Canadian employees and remaining dependents from its embassy in Ukraine. The decision has been taken amid the international standoff over Russian troops massed on Russia-Ukraine border. "As we continue to closely monitor the situation, our highest priority remains the safety and security of Canadians. Our officials stand ready to provide consular assistance to Canadian citizens, as required," the ministry said in a statement. The embassy in Kyiv remains open, it said. Canada said last week it will reinforce the team at the Canadian Embassy with experts in security, conflict management, democratic reform and consular services. "Together, they will increase our diplomatic capacity and allow us to continue to assess and respond to the evolving situation in support of Ukraine," it said. Russia currently has more than 100,000 of its soldiers and military equipment at its border with Ukraine. Russia has been repeatedly claiming that it did not intend to invade Ukraine but claims from Russian camps suggesting security threat from Ukraine is seen as attempt to create a pretext for invasion. Tensions are high between Russia and the West. Russia is fiercely against Ukraine joining the NATO and demanding assurances that this will never happen.

Canada removes non-essential personnel from embassy in Ukraine

Truck drivers in Canada are protesting against the government's COVID vaccine mandate at the Parliament hill

Canadian truckers protest at Parliament hill against COVID vaccine mandate

Ottawa has now lifted India-specific Covid testing requirements making it easier to travel between India and Canada. The latest travel advisory no longer requires a negative RT-PCR test report before boarding. The travellers from India will also not be required a get a negative test result from a third country before leaving for Canada.

However, entry into Canada is restricted to fully vaccinated passengers.&nbsp;Both Indian vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, are recognised in Canada for travel purposes. &nbsp;

Earlier, the norms read, “Passengers who travel from India to Canada via an indirect route still need to provide a pre-departure negative Covid-19 molecular test result from a third country before continuing their journey to Canada.”

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Meanwhile, Canada’s top health official has said that the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid may have peaked in the country.

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam in a statement released on Friday said that there have been “early indications that infections may have peaked at the national level, including daily case counts, test positivity, Rt (or effective reproduction number), and wastewater surveillance trends”.

The average case count has decreased by 28 per cent compared with the previous week, according to Tam, but she warned that the 22 per cent test positivity rate indicates there is still “widespread” disease activity across the country.

Multiple Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, have started easing restrictions that were imposed when the Omicron fuelled the fifth wave in the country.

Ottawa has now lifted India-specific Covid testing requirements making it easier to travel between India and Canada. The latest travel advisory no longer requires a negative RT-PCR test report before boarding.

Ottawa has now lifted India-specific Covid testing requirements making it easier to travel between India and Canada. The latest travel advisory no longer requires a negative RT-PCR test report before boarding. The travellers from India will also not be required a get a negative test result from a third country before leaving for Canada. However, entry into Canada is restricted to fully vaccinated passengers. Both Indian vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, are recognised in Canada for travel purposes. Earlier, the norms read, “Passengers who travel from India to Canada via an indirect route still need to provide a pre-departure negative Covid-19 molecular test result from a third country before continuing their journey to Canada.” Also read | Omicron wave may have peaked in Canada, says top health official Meanwhile, Canada’s top health official has said that the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid may have peaked in the country. Canada’s chief public health officer Dr Theresa Tam in a statement released on Friday said that there have been “early indications that infections may have peaked at the national level, including daily case counts, test positivity, Rt (or effective reproduction number), and wastewater surveillance trends”. The average case count has decreased by 28 per cent compared with the previous week, according to Tam, but she warned that the 22 per cent test positivity rate indicates there is still “widespread” disease activity across the country. Multiple Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, have started easing restrictions that were imposed when the Omicron fuelled the fifth wave in the country.

Travelling to Canada now becomes easier as country lifts India-specific testing rules

A convoy of Canadian truck drivers is making their way towards Ottawa Ontario to protest against the federal government's Covid-19 vaccine mandate.

Canadian truck drivers stage protest against Covid-19 vaccine mandate

Even as threats of assault & civil war fly, Musk praises anti-vaccine Canadian truckers rolling toward Ottawa

Canada has asked its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine. The Canadian government stated "ongoing Russian aggression and military buildup in and around the country" as the reason behind the advisory. Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is due to visit Ukrainian capital Kyiv next week to reaffirm Canadian support for Ukrainian sovereignty.

"We have changed the risk level for Ukraine to avoid non-essential travel due to ongoing Russian aggression and military buildup in and around the country", the Canadian government said in a travel advisory issued late Saturday.

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high as Russia continue to station more than 100,000 troops at the border between the countries. Russia claims that it would not attack Ukraine but has threatened unspecified military action if its demands are not met. Russia is dead against Ukraine's inclusion in NATO.

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Canada, with a sizeable and politically influential population of Ukrainian descent, has taken a hard line with Russia since its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.

Joly will meet Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal and travel to the west of the country to speak to a 200-strong Canadian training mission that has been there since 2015.

Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke on Friday and pledged continued close coordination to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine and called for Russian de-escalation, a US State Department spokesperson said on Saturday.

Russia did not walk out of meetings on the crisis with the United States and European nations last week, but the talks ended with U.S. officials warning that the risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine remains high.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday and "emphasized that any military incursion into Ukraine would have serious consequences, including coordinated sanctions".

Canada has imposed punitive measures on more than 440 individuals and entities over the annexation of Crimea.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada has asked its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine. The Canadian government stated "ongoing Russian aggression and military buildup in and around the country" as the reason behind the advisory.

Canada has asked its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine. The Canadian government stated "ongoing Russian aggression and military buildup in and around the country" as the reason behind the advisory. Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is due to visit Ukrainian capital Kyiv next week to reaffirm Canadian support for Ukrainian sovereignty. "We have changed the risk level for Ukraine to avoid non-essential travel due to ongoing Russian aggression and military buildup in and around the country", the Canadian government said in a travel advisory issued late Saturday. Tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high as Russia continue to station more than 100,000 troops at the border between the countries. Russia claims that it would not attack Ukraine but has threatened unspecified military action if its demands are not met. Russia is dead against Ukraine's inclusion in NATO. Also Read | Ukraine suspects hacker group linked to Belarusian intelligence behind cyberattack Canada, with a sizeable and politically influential population of Ukrainian descent, has taken a hard line with Russia since its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Joly will meet Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal and travel to the west of the country to speak to a 200-strong Canadian training mission that has been there since 2015. Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke on Friday and pledged continued close coordination to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine and called for Russian de-escalation, a US State Department spokesperson said on Saturday. Russia did not walk out of meetings on the crisis with the United States and European nations last week, but the talks ended with U.S. officials warning that the risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine remains high. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday and "emphasized that any military incursion into Ukraine would have serious consequences, including coordinated sanctions". Canada has imposed punitive measures on more than 440 individuals and entities over the annexation of Crimea. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada advises citizens to avoid non-essential Ukraine travel due to 'Russian aggression'

As tensions continue to rise in the region, Canada has sent a small contingent of special forces operators to Ukraine, reported Global News on Monday. &nbsp;

This comes as security talks last week had ended without a solution to the issues between Russia and Ukraine. &nbsp;

Russia has already deployed over 100,000 troops near the border with Ukraine. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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On Friday, the United States said that it was concerned that Russia seems to be preparing a pretext to invade if the diplomacy could not fulfill its objectives. &nbsp;

The deployment of Canadian special operations contingent is an attempt to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine by NATO. &nbsp;

It also seems to be able to identify ways to assist the Ukrainian government, the report said, citing unspecified sources. &nbsp;

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Not just this, the unit will also help in developing evacuation plans for Canadian diplomatic personnel if a full-scale invasion begins, it said. &nbsp;

However, the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command’s spokesperson could not confirm the report. &nbsp;

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is in Kyiv to discuss the efforts to deter "aggressive actions" by Russia. Joly had met Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal on Monday. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As tensions continue to rise in the region, Canada has sent a small contingent of special forces operators to Ukraine, reported Global News on Monday. This comes as security talks last week had ended without a solution to the issues between Russia and Ukraine.

As tensions continue to rise in the region, Canada has sent a small contingent of special forces operators to Ukraine, reported Global News on Monday. This comes as security talks last week had ended without a solution to the issues between Russia and Ukraine. Russia has already deployed over 100,000 troops near the border with Ukraine. Also Read: Germany will do 'all' to ensure Ukraine's security, says foreign minister On Friday, the United States said that it was concerned that Russia seems to be preparing a pretext to invade if the diplomacy could not fulfill its objectives. The deployment of Canadian special operations contingent is an attempt to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine by NATO. It also seems to be able to identify ways to assist the Ukrainian government, the report said, citing unspecified sources. Also Read: Russia cannot have NATO creeping into Ukraine anymore, Putin spokesman says Not just this, the unit will also help in developing evacuation plans for Canadian diplomatic personnel if a full-scale invasion begins, it said. However, the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command’s spokesperson could not confirm the report. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is in Kyiv to discuss the efforts to deter "aggressive actions" by Russia. Joly had met Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal on Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

To deter Russian aggression, Canada sends special forces operators’ small contingent to Ukraine, says report

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.

Tax for unvaccinated! A Canadian city is doing this

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to take action against the human traffickers after four Indians, including an infant, were found to be dead while trying to illegally cross the US-Canada border in a freezing cold temperature.

He said that Canada is working very closely with the United States to stop smuggling and help people “taking unacceptable risks”.

“It was an absolutely mind-blowing story. It’s so tragic to see a family die like that, victims of human traffickers...and of people who took advantage of their desire to build a better life,” Trudeau said.

“This is why we are doing all we can to discourage people from crossing the border in an irregular or illicit manner. We know there are great risks in doing so,” he added.

The bodies of four people — two adults, a teen and an infant — were found on the Canadian side of the US/Canada border near Emerson on Wednesday.

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A Florida-based man identified as Steve Shand, 47, was arrested the following day in connection with human smuggling.

“It would almost be like a lunar-type landscape and you can become lost or disoriented very quickly in those kinds of conditions, especially as you’re beginning to freeze and no doubt panic,” Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.

“There’s no lights up there. You would have probably been in close to zero visibility.”

Reacting to the human tragedy, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed shock over the incident and asked India’s envoys to the US and Canada to respond to the situation.

“Shocked by the report that 4 Indian nationals, including an infant have lost their lives at the Canada-US border. Have asked our Ambassadors in the US and Canada to urgently respond to the situation,” he said in a tweet.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to take action against the human traffickers after four Indians, including an infant, were found to be dead while trying to illegally cross the US-Canada border in a freezing cold temperature.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to take action against the human traffickers after four Indians, including an infant, were found to be dead while trying to illegally cross the US-Canada border in a freezing cold temperature. He said that Canada is working very closely with the United States to stop smuggling and help people “taking unacceptable risks”. “It was an absolutely mind-blowing story. It’s so tragic to see a family die like that, victims of human traffickers...and of people who took advantage of their desire to build a better life,” Trudeau said. “This is why we are doing all we can to discourage people from crossing the border in an irregular or illicit manner. We know there are great risks in doing so,” he added. The bodies of four people — two adults, a teen and an infant — were found on the Canadian side of the US/Canada border near Emerson on Wednesday. Also read | 4 Indians, including infant, die in freezing cold at US-Canada border, minister seeks probe A Florida-based man identified as Steve Shand, 47, was arrested the following day in connection with human smuggling. “It would almost be like a lunar-type landscape and you can become lost or disoriented very quickly in those kinds of conditions, especially as you’re beginning to freeze and no doubt panic,” Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. “There’s no lights up there. You would have probably been in close to zero visibility.” Reacting to the human tragedy, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed shock over the incident and asked India’s envoys to the US and Canada to respond to the situation. “Shocked by the report that 4 Indian nationals, including an infant have lost their lives at the Canada-US border. Have asked our Ambassadors in the US and Canada to urgently respond to the situation,” he said in a tweet. (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian PM vows action after 4 Indians die in freezing cold while crossing US-Canada border

A severe winter storm has gripped parts of Canada. A snow storm has dumped almost about two feet of snow with a waterfall freezing.

A winter storm has dumped almost about two feet of snow in parts of Ontario & Canada

A major winter storm has brought heavy snow and ice to parts of the United States and Canada. More than 230,000 people are left without power supply in the US and 4,200 flights have been cancelled.

Snowstorm drops a wallop of snow in US and Canada, thousands left without power

A major winter storm that slammed southeast US and parts of Canada on Sunday continued to bring in freezing rain and snow across the region. Over 4,200 flights in the United States were either canceled or delayed on Monday due to bad weather, parts of New York state, Pennsylvania and north Carolina received over 20 inches while Atlanta saw its first snow in nearly four years.

US, Canada hit by severe winter storm, over 4000 flights cancelled

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