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Read all the LIVE updates of this BIG story here Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs Minister (MEA) has decided to expel a Canadian diplomat following Trudeau's statement. The Mea said, “The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days.

renewable energy, telecom, and defence among others. In June this year, during prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, India entered Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) alliance, a US-led alliance of 14 countries that aims to catalyze public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally.

Chris Fowler, chief executive, Canadian Western Bank talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how CWB is growing in challenging times. He discusses the impact of higher interest rates on businesses and more.

The federal government will be extending the deadlines for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayments, but Restaurants Canada says it’s not enough for many struggling businesses.

Hurricane Lee has begun transitioning to a post-tropical storm as it makes its way toward Canada’s East Coast — but one meteorologist warns it’s still expected to pack a punch.

The price of uranium surged to its highest price in 12 years amid fears of a supply crunch instigated by a coup in Niger, and Canadian miner Cameco’s decision to curtail production, just as demand for the commodity is poised to increase.

G20 summit ended because of a reported technical snag with his aircraft. While it’s the stock-in-trade of diplomacy to paint smiles on everything, he can hardly be expected to have had a pleasant visit.

G20 Summit in India. Trudeau needs to stay back in India till the engineering team on the ground rectifies the issue, the officials from the airport earlier told news agency ANI. A backup plane and spare parts are en route to India for the Canadian Prime Minister.

Canada may revise its immigration targets as it continues to struggle with a growing housing crisis. The country aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023, 485,000 in 2024 and 500,000 in 2025. Canada's Housing Minister, Sean Fraser, has highlighted the need for a balanced approach to immigration policy, acknowledging the need to consider changes while maintaining a commitment to high immigration levels. In an interview with CTV, Fraser emphased on aligning immigration policies with the absorptive capacity of communities, including factors like housing, healthcare, and infrastructure, reflects a practical approach to addressing the issues at hand. This approach recognizes that immigration should be managed in a way that doesn't overwhelm existing resources and services. The recognition that temporary immigration programs may require improvement, particularly in their uncapped nature, indicates a willingness to refine immigration mechanisms to better serve both newcomers and the host communities. While Fraser acknowledged immigration's role as a strong competitive advantage in Canada's global economy, he also reiterated that it would not be right to to solely blame immigration for the housing crisis.

The Hindustan Times, this development coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing India's deep apprehensions regarding the ongoing anti-India activities involving extremist factions in Canada to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the same day. The voting occurred at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, the very gurdwara that was previously led by Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the prominent figure of SFJ in the province.

climate change to creating growth and prosperity for the citizens. There is always a lot of work to do and we will continue to do it," the Canadian prime minister said, in response to a query about whether the bilateral relationship was strained.

Khalistani extremists, which had evoked sharp reactions from New Delhi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said that though his country will always defend freedom of peaceful protest, at the same time, it will also push back against hatred. In a media interaction after meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi after the conclusion of the G20 summit, Trudeau, in reply to a question on whether the issue of Khalistani extremists came up during the meeting, said: «Over the years, with PM Modi, we have had many conversations on these issues. »Canada will always defend freedom of expression, freedom of conscience, and freedom of peaceful protest and it is extremely important to us. At the same time we are always there to prevent violence and to push back against hatred. «I think on the issue of the community, it is important to remember that the actions of the few do not represent the entire community or Canada.

absence of Canada from the Rugby World Cup 2023 has left many rugby enthusiasts wondering what went wrong. For a nation that has a history of rugby, what led to their exclusion from Rugby World Cup 2023? Let's delve into the factors that reportedly contributed to this unexpected turn of events.

Canada has announced a new batch of intakes for its Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship scheme. Commencing from October 10, 2023, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will initiate the process of sending out invitations to apply to a total of 24,200 potential sponsors. The IRCC will accept a maximum of 15,000 complete applications for the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship program in the year 2023. The immigration agency also said that these invitations will be dispatched over a two-week period, commencing on the same date, October 10, 2023. A notable change in the process is that instead of opening a new interest to sponsor form, the IRCC will be sending these invitations to apply to randomly selected potential sponsors from the pool of submissions dating back to the year 2020. This approach aims to streamline the application process and maximize the utilization of existing submissions. To be eligible to sponsor your parents and grandparents for Canadian permanent residency (PR), you must be:

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem reaffirmed the central bank’s independence on Thursday in response to politicians weighing in on the institution’s interest rate decisions over the past week.

foreign interference in Canadian elections and society.Marie-Josée Hogue, a puisne judge of the Court of Appeal of Quebec, has been tapped to lead the inquiry, a government source told Global News Thursday. Two government sources also confirmed the news to The Canadian Press.Hogue was appointed as puisne judge in the Quebec appeals court on June 19, 2015, according to the court’s website.

BlackBerry forecast a 21.4% decline in its second-quarter revenue due to weakness in the Canadian technology company's cybersecurity segment, sending its U.S.-listed shares nearly 10% lower in extended trading on Wednesday. In its preliminary results announcement for the quarter, the company said it expects revenue of about $132 million, compared with $168 million last year.

The Bank of Canada hit pause on its interest rate hiking cycle on Wednesday, leaving its policy rate unchanged at 5.0 per cent.

Canada rarely makes the global news. When it does, it is often in reference to the exploits of Canadian entertainers — Justin Bieber, Céline Dion and Drake. For a country of about 40 million people, roughly the population of California, that is not a bad return on celebrity icons. But while the country may exceed expectations in the pop and rap arena, it underwhelms on the international economic stage, relative to its vast potential.

A Milwaukee suburb is finally set to start pulling millions of gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan after years of seeking approval

Canada’s housing market could face a chill this fall as prospective buyers and sellers wait to see where the Bank of Canada’s interest rate path will head, according to new polling released Tuesday.