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Canada: Doug Ford Calls Early Election Amid Trade War Fears From Trump

25 Jan 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday that he would ask for an early election February 27 as he looks to achieve a third successive majority government with growing worries over a looming trade war with the US. Ford said that the biggest motivator is a potential 25% tariff threat from...

Why Canada Is Slashing International Student Permits Again In 2025: Key Reasons Explained

25 Jan 2025

For the second consecutive year, Canada is to cap, in 2025, the number of international students who are to be admitted into the country. The decision is part of the government's continuous efforts to reduce pressure on housing, healthcare, and other public services. On Friday, the Canadian immigration ministry said...

Canadian Photographer Sets World Record for Deepest Underwater Model Photoshoot

24 Jan 2025

A Canadian photographer has broken the Guinness World Record for the deepest underwater model photoshoot, capturing stunning images at nearly 50 metres (163.38 ft) on the deck of the Hydro Atlantic shipwreck in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. In depth beyond the decompression zone, the Hydro Atlantic was a challenge, but...

Woman Almost Misses Out On Rs 4.22 Crore Inheritance Thinking It’s A Scam Call

21 Jan 2025

In an era where cyber fraud runs rampant, receiving suspicious calls has become a daily occurrence for many, often leaving people anxious and cautious. A simple mistake can lead to a financial catastrophe. However, one Canadian woman’s experience turned out to be an extraordinary exception when she found that a...

Major Canadian Banks, Led By Scotiabank, Exit From Climate Banking Alliance

21 Jan 2025

Bank of Nova Scotia, known as Scotiabank, and several major Canadian banks said on Monday they are pulling out of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a growing list of financial institutions stepping back from the global climate coalition. This is another exit by leading US banks similar to Goldman Sachs, Wells...

Chrystia Freeland Launches Bid For Canada PM, Vows Tough Stance On Trump Threats

20 Jan 2025

Chrystia Freeland kicked off her campaign to become the next prime minister of Canada on Sunday, touting herself as the best equipped leader to confront Donald Trump over trade disputes and warning of the "existential risk" he poses. At her campaign stop in Toronto, Freeland framed herself as the best-positioned...

Karina Gould Enters Canada Liberal Leadership Race as Trudeau Era Nears End

19 Jan 2025

Canadian cabinet minister Karina Gould said on Saturday that she is running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. Gould, 37, is currently the Liberals' House Leader, meaning she manages the party's legislative agenda in Parliament. The three are now entering the fray; two...

Chandra Arya Files Nomination for Canada PM, Speaks in Kannada

17 Jan 2025

Chandra Arya, a Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party, has officially declared his candidacy to become Canada's next Prime Minister. He filed his nomination and spoke to the public in his native Kannada, a historic statement from the Canadian Parliament. Chandra Arya Announces PM Candidacy In early January, Arya...

Former Bank Of Canada Governor Mark Carney Eyes Leadership Of Canada’s Liberals

16 Jan 2025

Mark Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada and a former head of the Bank of England, plans to announce that he is entering the race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. According to an invitation sent by Liberal legislator George Chahal and as quoted by CBC News,...

Nearly 50,000 International Students Missing In Canada, India Tops The List, Raising Visa Concerns

15 Jan 2025

Nearly 50,000 international students in Canada were reported missing at their colleges and universities between March and April 2024. This has drawn attention to possible non-compliance with study permits. The total number of students tracked by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that failed to appear was 6.9%, according...

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