Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly announced on Tuesday that Canada is imposing new sanctions on Russia’s financial sector. In a news release, the minister said the new measures would impose restrictions on 22 individuals and 4 entities, and that among the individuals and entities listed are senior officials of Russian […]
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Canada donates 20,000 artillery rounds of 155 mm NATO standard ammunition to Ukraine
Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand, on Tuesday, announced a donation of 20,000 artillery rounds of 155 mm North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standard ammunition, including fuses and charge bags, to support Ukraine’s military. “Canada stands with Ukraine and its people as they resist Putin’s illegal […]
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Canada ranks second for Hong Kong students going abroad
Canada became the second most popular destination after Britain for Hong Kong students going overseas for higher education. Britain tops the list of popular choices, followed by Australia, the United States and Canada in that order. With the introduction of two permanent residence programs for Hong Kong residents last year, Canada leapfrogged […]
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Canada, Sweden committed to amping up EU-NATO cooperation, bilateral ties
Canada and Sweden are committed to strengthening bilateral ties and EU-NATO cooperation, the Foreign Ministers of the two countries said at the conclusion of a meeting in Ottawa. Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde’s first official visit to Canada on Thursday comes amid Stockholm’s push to join NATO, a prospect that […]
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Cabinet approves MoU between SEBI and Manitoba Securities Commission, Canada
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Manitoba Securities Commission, Canada. The agreement seeks a formal basis for cross-border cooperation in the area of securities regulations, would facilitate mutual assistance, contribute […]
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Ghaziabad student shot dead in Canada, family suspects robbery
The family of the student from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad who was shot dead in Canada’s Toronto suspect robbery to be the motive for the killing. According to reports, the student identified as Kartik Vasudev had gone to Canada this January and was pursuing a course in Global Management. Vasudev who was killed […]
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India, Canada hold 5th ministerial dialogue on trade and investment
India and Canada on Friday are holding the fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI). The meeting is being co-chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development. During the meeting, various bilateral trade and investment issues are expected to be discussed to […]
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Canada: Chinese agency involved in espionage, says Federal Court
Chinese government’s Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (OCAO) has been held to be involved in espionage “that harms Canada’s interests,” a report said on Wednesday. Justice Vanessa Rochester, a Federal Court judge in a judicial review said that it was reasonable to conclude the OCAO was involved in espionage given the evidence available to the […]
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Canada condemns Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, asks for withdrawal of forces
Condemning Russia’s military operation in eastern Ukraine, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called on Moscow to withdraw all military from the country. “Canada condemns – in the strongest possible terms – Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine. These unprovoked actions are a clear further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and of Russia’s obligations under international […]
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Canada to freeze financial assets of those participating in ongoing Covid-19 protests
Canada looks to end COVID-19 protests with tougher financial measures after another weekend of arrests. Canadian authorities on Sunday froze the finances associated with certain individuals and companies believed to be involved in the ongoing protests in Ottawa, according to Mike Duheme, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) deputy commissioner of […]
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Canada to donate over $7 million of lethal weapons to Ukraine
Canada will donate over $7 million of lethal weapons and assorted support items to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Canadian government said in a statement on Monday. The weapons include machine guns, pistols, carbines, 1.5 million rounds of ammunition, sniper rifles, and various related equipment,” the press release said. […]
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Canada truckers protests continue over Covid-19 restrictions
Truckers protests against coronavirus restrictions continued in Canada’s Ottawa on Wednesday, as heavy trucks and other vehicles clogged downtown and multiple investigations into criminal activity are underway. Two people have been arrested so far for demonstration-related incidents and 13 active investigations are proceeding, the Ottawa Police Service said on Tuesday, reported CNN. Notably, last week, thousands […]
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Canada truckers continue anti-Covid vaccine protest in Ottawa
The trucker protest against coronavirus restrictions continues in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, for the second day in a row, reported Sputnik. “This afternoon, a large presence of police continues throughout the downtown core and the movement of protestors and trucks continues to be managed. Emergency lanes are being maintained,” the Ottawa police […]
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Sindhi Foundation announces protest march in Canada to highlight minority rights issue in Pakistan
Sindhi Foundation, a Washington-based organization has announced that it begin a “Long Walk” in May this year to raise awareness on several human rights concerns of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan. In 19 days, the organisation plans to cover 424 kilometers from Toronto to Ottawa. The Walk will start on […]
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Canada advises citizens to refrain from trips to Ukraine over security fears
Canada has advised its nationals to cancel plans for non-essential trips to Ukraine amid growing tension between Russia and Ukraine border, Sputnik News Agency reported citing an advisory issued by the country’s ministry of foreign affairs. “Avoid non-essential travel to Ukraine due to ongoing Russian threats and military buildup in and […]