London has the fifth-highest number of reported human trafficking cases in Canada, according to a report released Nov. 1 by Statistics Canada. In 2023, there were 570 cases of human trafficking reported across Canada, with 24 of those incidents occurring in London. Human trafficking refers to the illegal recruitment, transportation, harboring, or sale of people…
Immigration Minister Marc Miller reaffirmed that Canada remains “an open country” following the Liberal government’s announcement to reduce the number of newcomers. On Thursday, Immigration Minister Mark Miller and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed plans to cut the projected intake of new permanent residents from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025, with further reductions to 380,000…
Gujarati is the third most-spoken language among Indian immigrants in Canada, following Punjabi and Hindi. According to data from Statistics Canada, around 87,900 Gujarati-speaking immigrants have settled in Canada since 1980, with a notable 26% of them arriving in the country between 2016 and 2021. During this latter period, Punjabi speakers constituted the largest linguistic…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Monday, accompanied by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to jointly inaugurate the TATA Aircraft Complex for C-295 aircraft manufacturing at the TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) campus. This complex will produce 40 out of the total 56 aircraft in the C-295 programme, with 16 aircraft being directly…
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo 2024 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Friday. During his address, CM Patel highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly improved the Ease of Living for citizens through sustainable urban development. He pointed out that cities are now embracing an…
A Sikh organization has reported the tragic discovery of a 19-year-old employee, Gursimran Kaur, found deceased in a Walmart bakery oven in Halifax. Kaur, who immigrated to Canada from India with her mother about two years ago, was described by the Maritime Sikh Society as a “young beautiful girl who came to Canada with big…
The rise in bomb threats against Indian airlines shows no signs of stopping. On Friday, more than 20 aircraft from various airlines received bomb threats, according to Civil Aviation sources. Following security alerts for IndiGo flights, the airline released a statement emphasizing their commitment to safety: “In line with our strict safety protocols, all necessary…
At the 16th BRICS Summit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the significant progress made by nations that gained independence from colonial rule, highlighting their accelerated development and socio-economic advancements. He stated that “BRICS itself is a statement of how profoundly the old order is changing.” Jaishankar noted, “There is a steady diversification of production…
The leaders of BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing financial cooperation and increasing the use of local currencies to promote economic stability and development. This was outlined in the Kazan Declaration, titled “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,” which was issued at the conclusion of the BRICS Summit on Wednesday, according to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi characterized the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, as “very productive,” expressing gratitude for the opportunity to discuss various issues and meet several world leaders. He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin, the people of Russia, and their government for their hospitality. In a video posted on X, PM Modi is seen…
