Canada is intensifying its Arctic strategy in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and the region’s rapid transformation due to climate change. On Friday, the Canadian government released a 37-page security policy outlining plans to bolster its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic, citing growing concerns over Russian and Chinese activities. The document emphasizes that…
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s latest attempt to force a non-confidence vote and topple the minority Liberal government has failed, with both the New Democrats and Liberals voting against the motion. The Conservative motion quoted NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s own criticism of the Liberals and called on the House to adopt his stance and vote against…
A Minnesota jury has convicted two men, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Anthony Shand, for their roles in smuggling an Indian family from Canada to the US, resulting in their deaths in January 2022. Both men were found guilty on all charges, including human trafficking, criminal conspiracy, and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The…
Taylor Swift made a long-awaited stop in Canada for The Eras Tour, and after her electrifying first night in Toronto, Swifties are ready to forgive the delay. Fans decked out in sequins, cowboy hats, and outfits inspired by her lyrics packed the Rogers Centre on Thursday to witness their dreams come true. Swift responded with…
Canada Post workers have commenced a nationwide strike after failing to secure a new contract with their employer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), representing approximately 55,000 urban and rural mail carriers, announced the strike early Friday, citing little progress in bargaining efforts. “Canada Post had the opportunity to prevent this strike, but it…
A controversial vigil commemorating the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar appears set to proceed as planned, despite statements from Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish suggesting that a flyer featuring poppies over a black-and-white image of Sinwar was not associated with any legitimate event. The vigil, scheduled for November 26 at Celebration Square in Mississauga, west…
Experts are warning that Canada is facing a looming supply chain crisis with far-reaching effects on the economy, as terminal operators began locking out dockworkers in Montreal, following a similar action in British Columbia a week earlier. Both dockworkers in Montreal and foremen on the West Coast are demanding better working conditions, and with contracts…
The 29th annual United Nations climate conference, COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is set to focus on negotiating financial commitments from wealthy nations like Canada to support developing countries in combating climate change. Historically high-emitting nations, including Canada, the U.S., Japan, and Western European countries, bear a disproportionate responsibility for climate change, having contributed about…
While many Canadian cities face challenges with rising transit fares and declining ridership, Orangeville, Ontario, is experiencing a remarkable turnaround. Ridership in the town has more than doubled over the past two years, following the introduction of a fare-free transit program in 2023, which will continue through 2027. The success of this initiative is generating…
Canada has introduced changes to its visitor visa policies, which will end the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas. According to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) posted on November 6, multiple-entry visas granted for the maximum validity period will no longer be considered the standard. Previously, visitors could receive multiple-entry visas…
