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Canada’s Liberal Party to pick new leader on March 9

Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus Liberal Party said late on Thursday it will choose a new leader on March 9 ahead of the 2025 elections for which polls show the party in a very weak position. The prime minister announced on Monday that he will step down in the coming months after...

Reasons behind Justin Trudeau’s resignation

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, who has lead Canada for a decade, has resigned from the post. He made the announcement at a press conference in front of his residence in Ottawa. Trudeau made this decision in the face of growing discontent within the party. But how did a popular...

Fire erupts after air Canada express flight emergency landing in Nova Scotia

An Air Canada Express flight made an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia on December 28 because of a suspected landing gear issue. In a statement, the airline confirmed that a suspected landing gear issue occurred, but no injuries were reported. The...

Canada regulator sues Rogers over alleged misleading unlimited data claims

Canadas antitrust watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Rogers Communications Inc., accusing the telecom giant of misleading consumers about its so-called unlimited data phone plans, reports Reuters. The Competition Bureau alleges that Rogers advertisements falsely implied its plans offered...

Trump’s tariffs on Canada make life a lot more expensive: Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday said Americans are beginning to wake up to the real reality that tariffs on everything from Canada would make life a lot more expensive and said he will retaliate if Donald Trump goes ahead with them, reports AP. Speaking at an event put on by...

Canada expands firearm ban, considers donations to Ukraine

The Canadian government has announced a ban on an additional 324 firearm models as part of its ongoing effort to restrict weapons deemed inappropriate for civilian use. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc emphasized that the targeted firearms belong on the battlefield, not in the hands of...

Canada announces Pacific trade pact is open to new members following Taiwan's complaint

Canadas government announced that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) remains open to new members, including Taiwan, following Taipeis complaint that a working group to evaluate its membership had not been formed. Taiwan expressed disappointment after...

Trudeau promised Trump tougher border controls

Citing a senior Canadian official, Reuters reported Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised President-elect Donald Trump that it would toughen controls over the long undefended joint border. On Friday, Trudeau flew to Florida to have dinner with Trump, who has promised to slap tariffs on Canadian...

More than 43 thousand Indian caught in US boarder

Illegal immigration by Indian nationals into the US via Canada has surged, comprising 22% of total attempts in 2023, reports Hindustan Times. Even as it has become a major bilateral issue between the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump and the government of Prime Minister...

Trump to increase tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States promised a massive hike in the tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada, and China, reports CNN. He is set to make the decision on the first day at the office, which can sharply increase costs for American business and consumers. Trump...

Canada apologizes to indigenous group for sled dogs killing

The Canadian government officially has apologized on Saturday to an Indigenous community for the killing of sled dogs, reports AFP. Police has killed those several hundreds of sled dogs more than half a century ago. Minister of crown-indigenous relations Gary Anandasangaree delivered the...

Trudeau dances while Montreal burns

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is facing backlashes for attending Taylor Swifts concert in Toronto on Friday, amidst a violent clashes in Montreal, reports agencies. He was accompanied by family and enjoyed the concert as a viral video shows that Trudeau was dancing with the song of...

Canada reports its first case of clade I mpox

Canadas public health agency confirmed on Friday the countrys first case of clade I mpox, detected in an individual in Manitoba. The Public Health Agency of Canada said this travel-related case was associated with an ongoing outbreak of clade I mpox in central and eastern Africa, reports Khaleej...

New Canadian High Commissioner submits credentials to President

On Wednesday, President Mohammed Shahabuddin called on the international community, including Canada, to take robust actions to address the ongoing Rohingya crisis. The President made this appeal during a meeting with Ajit Singh, the newly appointed High Commissioner of Canada to Bangladesh, who...

Canadian police comment on death of Indian-origin woman found inside Walmart oven

Halifax police have concluded their investigation into the tragic death of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, who was found inside a walk-in oven at the bakery department of a Walmart store last month. In a statement issued on Monday, the Halifax Regional Police confirmed that the investigation has...

Canada reposts first case of Bird Flu in a person

A teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in Canada to test positive for bird flu, authorities said Saturday, reports BSS. This person is receiving treatment in a childrens hospital for H5 avian flu, the provincial health department said. The source of contagion and any...

Canada braces for migrant surge as US tightens immigration

Canadian authorities informed that theyre on high alert with all eyes on the US border as the country braces for a possible influx of migrants from the United States on Friday. US President-elect DonaldTrumphas promised the largest mass deportation in American history, accusing immigrants of...

New sanctions on Myanmar military suppliers

Opponents of Myanmars military government praised the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union, the U.K. and Canada targeting individuals and entities providing aviation fuel and equipment to the military. These measures come in response to the armys intensified airstrikes, which have...

G7 finalize $50bn Ukraine loan backed by Russian assets

G7 leaders have finalized details surrounding a US $50 billion loan to aid Kyiv, backed by profits from Russian sovereign assets frozen after its invasion of Ukraine, according to a statement released Friday, reports BSS. Leaders of the Group of Seven United States, United Kingdom, Canada,...

Army chief discusses defence cooperation, visa facilitation with Canada

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, currently on an official visit to Ottawa engaged in discussions with Canadian officials about enhancing defense cooperation and improving visa services for Bangladeshi citizens, especially students, reports BSS. The army chief engaged in discussions...

Canada to cut immigration numbers amid housing crisis

Canada intends to drastically cut the number of immigrants allowed into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the government as it tries to remain in power. Canada will bring in 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025, 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027,...