A recent analysis conducted by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) reveals that international students made a substantial economic impact on Canada in 2022, with their expenditures contributing CDN$30.9 billion (US$23 billion) to the nation’s GDP. This figure underscores the pivotal role of international education as a key economic driver for the country. The study claims that…
India’s Consul General Masakui Rungsung met today with Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC), to discuss potential areas of increased collaboration in research and higher education. Consul General Rungsung emphasized the value of fostering educational efforts to deepen links between UBC and India during their meeting at the…
Justin Trudeau is not likely to ask about the possibility of a civil war bursting out in the United States in the coming years when he meets with Joe Biden at the G7 summit this week in Italy. That is already an issue being considered by a think group that is part of Trudeau’s cabinet….
The government’s decision to look into claims that some MPs are working as foreign agents is intensifying the political environment in Canada. This comes following a parliamentary committee’s critical report and weeks of pressure from opposition parties. Concerns about the involvement of certain elected officials in foreign influence operations were brought up by a security-focused…
A year of national service, either in the military or as a civilian, will be mandatory for all 18-year-olds in the United Kingdom if Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party wins the July 4 national election. Thirty thousand teenagers would enlist in the armed forces, while the remaining minors would volunteer and work for nonprofit organizations. The…
As an above-average hurricane season is predicted, forecasters are warning Atlantic coast residents in the United States and Canada to prepare. In its 2024 forecast released on Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States stated that there is an 85% probability of an above-normal season with 17–25 named storms (defined…
In the quarterfinal of the World Hockey Championship on Thursday, Canada defeated Slovakia 6-3. Canada had enough lead to comfortably withstand the Slovaks’ anticipated comeback, having scored twice in the opening four minutes and fifteen seconds and leading 5-1 in the third. “It was crucial for us to start strong,” stated Canada’s coach André Tourigny….
