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A key Flair Airlines investor says a $30-million lawsuit filed against it by plane-leasing firms over claims of missed payments is “premature at best.”

Interest rates, capital buffers and expense management are among the leading issues facing Canada’s biggest banks in 2024, but in the view of National Bank of Canada analyst Gabriel Dechaine, they’re only a start.

The clock is ticking for Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family to decide whether to sell their remaining stake in the Pilot truck stop chain to fellow billionaire Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway company

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752.Fifty-five Canadians and 30 permanent residents were killed when Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp shot down the passenger plane in the skies over Tehran with a pair of surface-to-air missles.While families deal with the ongoing sorrow, the Iranian regime has ramped up its campaign to try to silence those who speak out for the victims of Flight PS 752.Canadian Iranian human rights activist Hamed Esmaeilion — whose wife and daughter were killed in the downing of the flight — says his mother has been banned from leaving Iran for at least six months.“She was in distress. I have heard that she was shivering when she heard the news,” Esmaeilion says.His mother, Tooran Shamsollahi, was stopped at Tehran’s airport on her way to Canada to be with Esmaeilion to mark the anniversary of the deaths of his wife, Parisa, and nine-year-old daughter, Reera.Esmaeilion says he believes the ban is a form of revenge for his activism, following his calls for action after a former senior minister of the regime was seen vacationing in Canada.Seyed Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi is believed to have visited Canada after being spotted in the background of a TV news report on Quebec tourism and then caught on video visiting Casa Loma in Toronto in August 2023.Global Affairs Canada posted to X that it is deeply concerned about the intimidation of family members of victims of Flight PS 752.Canada is deeply concerned about new reports of intimidation of family members of the victims of Flight PS752.

Barclays PLC has hired Ryan Voegeli as its new head of investment banking in Canada, adding to a slate of new leaders after it experienced a series of high-level departures last year.

The federal government approved Royal Bank of Canada’s $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada in the waning days of 2023, despite concerns from critics that it will stifle competition. Banking customers will start to see how the acquisition, expected to close in the first quarter, shakes out.

ANI Editor Smita Prakash, EAM Jaishankar said, "The issue at heart is the fact that in Canadian politics, these Khalistani forces have been given a lot of space and have been allowed to indulge in activities which I think are damaging to the relationship, clearly not in India's interest, and not in Canada's interest either. But unfortunately, that is the state of their politics," EAM Jaishankar said. The External Affairs Minister also clarified that the G20 summit in New Delhi had no relation to the Khalistani issue in Canada.

US to open 4,000 H-1B application slots weekly for Indians, Canadians: Report The premium processing charges for Form I-539, used by the international students, spouses, and dependents of the H-1B visa holders for upgrading their non-immigrant status have been increased to $1,965 from the current $1,750. H-1B visa holders don't need to leave the US for visa renewal - here's why Further, Form 1-765, which is for seeking employment authorisation, such as for F-1 students for their optional practical training (OPT) increased to $1,685 from the existing $1,500.

Japan-based Monex Group is set to acquire a majority stake in Canadian crypto asset manager 3iQ.

The federal government approved RBC’s $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada in the waning days of 2023, despite concerns from critics that it will stifle competition. Banking customers will start to see next year how the acquisition, expected to close in the first quarter, shakes out.

Surrey Police, was quoted by ANI as saying. "On December 27, 2023 at approximately 8:03 am, Surrey RCMP responded a to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 14900 block of 80 Avenue. No one was injured during the incident, but the residence involved sustained damage consistent with bullet holes," the Surrey Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a press release on Thursday.

Israel has confirmed her death.A relative says Judih Weinstein Haggai died on Oct. 7, the day of the attacks that killed an estimated 1,200 people, and her body is being held in the Gaza Strip.The 70-year-old woman’s family says she held Canadian, Israeli and American citizenships.Weinstein Haggai was born in New York state but moved to Toronto at the age of three, and moved to Israel 20 years later to live with her husband.She lived in the Nir Oz kibbutz, and was a volunteer who helped Palestinians in Gaza.Weinstein Haggai made puppets to help teach students English, and often posted haikus and meditations on YouTube.In an interview earlier this month, Weinstein Haggai’s relatives said she and her husband Gadi Haggai were out on an early-morning walk when the Oct.

Whether it’s asking for a raise or switching careers altogether, many Canadians are setting financial goals for the new year. But an increasing number of workers doubt they’ll get paid more in 2024, a new poll has found.

As much as big, hearty meals are part of the holidays for many, so are leftovers.

Nikhil Gupta needed consular access, so the Indian embassy provided that, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar has confirmed. “He has been provided consular access thrice," he added while speaking on the Indian national in the custody of Czech authorities. EAM spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said earlier that India had received consular access on three occasions to Gupta.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the amount of military aid NATO allies have been shipping to Ukraine to help its fight against Russia’s invasion means “everyone is in big trouble” with military supplies.

The Canadian government will approve Royal Bank of Canada’s landmark deal to acquire HSBC Holdings Plc’s Canadian operations.

Hindustan Times, the initial programme is only open to Indians and Canadians. The US authorities will accept the application for the H-1B pilot program from January 29 to April 1, 2024.

Evidence is mounting that the Bank of Canada’s benchmark interest rate is high enough to bring inflation all the way back to the two-per cent target, deliberations from the central bank’s latest rate decision show.

Financial Times, PM Modi said, "If someone gives us any information, we would definitely look into it". The Prime Minister added, "If a citizen of ours has done anything good or bad, we are ready to look into it. Our commitment is to the rule of law".

Not only is "Godzilla Minus One" poised to surpass Shin Godzilla as Japan's highest-grossing film, but it has also claimed the title of the highest-grossing Japanese movie in US history, securing various box office records. As the film continues to exceed box office expectations, fans are eager to learn about its home release.