Canada

Indian-origin Anita Anand appointed Canada's new Defence Minister

Canadian politician Anita Anand will replace long-time defence minister Indian-origin Harjit Sajjan, whose handling of the military sexual misconduct crisis has been under criticism.

Oct 27, 2021, 07:29 AM IST

China condemns joint US-Canada warship transit through Taiwan Strait

China claims democratically-ruled Taiwan as its own territory, and has mounted repeated air force missions into Taiwan`s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) over the past year, provoking anger in Taipei.

Oct 17, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

US to lift Canada, Mexico land border curbs in November for fully vaccinated

Once the U.S. curbs are lifted, non-essential foreign visitors crossing U.S. land borders, such as tourists, will be able to visit if they are vaccinated.

Oct 13, 2021, 09:02 AM IST

How to boost CRS points for Canada Immigration?

Having a passive attitude may make you miss out on the opportunity for improving your rank amongst other candidates for Canada.

Oct 03, 2021, 09:04 AM IST

Good news! Canada lifts travel ban on flyers from India, flights to resume from tomorrow

With the ban now expiring, passengers from India can now travel to Canada with a few precautionary measures, which include having a negative COVID-19 test report from an approved laboratory.

Sep 26, 2021, 10:32 AM IST

WATCH - LGDP...LGTP...LBG...: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau fumbles while pronouncing LGBTQ2+, netizens react

The video has so far got over 2.5 million views and has garnered more than 65k likes. 

Sep 25, 2021, 12:05 PM IST

Meet the man of the hour Justin Trudeau, who secured a third term as Canada’s prime minister

Trudeau, the son of the late Liberal Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, has championed gender equality, toughened environmental laws, and spent heavily on economic and social supports amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 21, 2021, 19:29 PM IST

'Thank you Canada for choosing a brighter future': PM Justin Trudeau after winning third term

Trudeau, who narrowly won re-election but failed to secure a majority in parliament, also thanked Canadians for putting their trust in the Liberal Party.

Sep 21, 2021, 18:14 PM IST

Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals party to win elections, say reports

Trudeau heads a government with a minority of House of Commons seats that relies on the support of other parties to pass legislation. He called an election two years early in hopes of securing a parliamentary majority.

Sep 21, 2021, 09:08 AM IST

Canada goes to poll today, close contest between liberals and conservatives

Canadian's ready to elect country's 44th Parliament

Sep 20, 2021, 18:48 PM IST

Canada Elections: Key factors driving campaign in early elections

Trudeau has struggled to explain why an early election during a worsening fourth wave of COVID-19 was a good idea. Conservative leader Erin O`Toole consistently accuses the Liberal leader of putting Canadians in harm`s way for personal ambition.

Sep 20, 2021, 12:15 PM IST

Chinese military General collaborated with Canada's top disease lab, reveals report

Major-General Chen Wei reportedly collaborated with former Canadian government lab scientist on Ebola research. She even published papers in cooperation with one another in 2016 and 2020. 

Sep 18, 2021, 12:23 PM IST

India's August COVID-19 vaccination tally higher than G7 nations combined, over 180 million doses administered: Centre

“Yet another achievement! With more than 180 million vaccine doses administered in the month of August, India leaves a mark on the global map of leading its way in vaccinating its population on priority,” said the official MyGovIndia in a tweet.

Sep 05, 2021, 14:40 PM IST

Viral video: Famed Kerala Boat Race goes global, gets recreated in Canada- Watch

The Professor's Lake at Brampton in Canada on Sunday witnessed 21 teams including two teams of women participating in the traditional boat race.

Aug 30, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

Canada ends evacuation process in Afghanistan, says 'wish we could have stayed longer'

Canada's acting chief of Defence Staff said, "We wish we could have stayed longer and rescued everyone who was so desperate to leave. That we could not is truly heartbreaking, but the circumstances on the ground rapidly deteriorated."

Aug 26, 2021, 18:53 PM IST

Canadian forces will stay in Afghanistan after August 31 deadline set by US: PM Justin Trudeau

Trudeau`s remarks came after the Tuesday virtual summit of G7 leaders who met to discuss whether an extension of the American military commitment to Afghanistan is needed for evacuating all foreign nationals and vulnerable Afghans who helped the Americans and the NATO allies before the country`s recent fall to the Taliban.

Aug 25, 2021, 07:07 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: ‘Almost impossible’ to evacuate as many Afghans as Canada wants, says PM Justin Trudeau

"To get many people out, as many as we want, is going to be almost impossible in the coming weeks," Trudeau told reporters, “the situation on the ground is extremely complex, extremely difficult.”

Aug 20, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

Canada's Justin Trudeau calls for 'pivotal' snap election on September 20

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday called an early election for Sept. 20, saying he needed a new mandate to ensure voters approved of his Liberal government`s plan to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 15, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

India to provide refuge to Afghans amid deteriorating situation, plans afoot

The US is currently processing visas of many Afghans who supported them at a processing facility at Kabul's Hamid Karzai airport.

Aug 14, 2021, 22:02 PM IST

Canada to resettle 20,000 vulnerable Afghans threatened by Taliban and forced to flee Afghanistan

"The situation in Afghanistan is heartbreaking, and Canada will not stand idly by," Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino said.

Aug 14, 2021, 08:29 AM IST