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23 Jun

Canada Halts Deportations to Israel Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

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Ottawa, June 23, 2025 — The Canadian government has officially paused all removals and deportations to Israel due to the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region stemming from the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR) is now in place for individuals subject to enforcement orders involving travel to Israel. The ADR policy is activated when civilians in a destination face generalized risk from armed conflict or environmental disaster, ensuring no deportation takes place until conditions improve.The CBSA clarified that the temporary deferral does not apply to individuals deemed inadmissible…

23 Jun

Carney, Trump Discuss Middle East De-escalation, NATO, and Trade Progress

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Ottawa/Washington, June 23, 2025:Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed a high-level conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on key global and bilateral issues, including the escalating crisis in the Middle East, NATO cooperation, and trade negotiations between the two countries.In a post shared online, Carney stated that the two leaders spoke overnight to address urgent developments. The primary agenda was to coordinate steps for de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East, which has seen heightened tensions following recent U.S. military action and diplomatic fallout involving Iran.Carney also emphasized Canada and the United States' mutual commitment to strengthening NATO…

22 Jun

Canada Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran Crisis, Supports U.S. Strikes

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Ottawa, June 22, 2025: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Iran’s nuclear program a “grave threat to international security,” voicing strong opposition to Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. His statement comes in the wake of U.S. military action against Iranian targets, which Washington claims was aimed at reducing the threat posed by Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.In a post shared on social media, Carney reiterated Canada’s long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. He acknowledged the American military strikes but emphasized that the broader Middle East remains in a state of heightened volatility."While U.S.…

21 Jun

Canada Passes Fast-Track Infrastructure Bill with Cross-Party Backing Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)– In a significant bipartisan move, the House of Commons passed Canada’s Major Projects Legislation (Bill C‑5) late Friday evening with support from both the ruling Liberals and the opposition Conservatives. The bill is intended to fast-track critical infrastructure and resource projects while also eliminating key interprovincial trade barriers, amid increasing U.S. protectionism and tariffs.Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the development, calling the bill “essential for national economic resilience.” It grants the federal cabinet expanded powers to override existing legislative obstacles to approve large-scale energy, mining, and transport initiatives deemed vital to the national interest. The urgency of…

21 Jun

Community Organizations U Turn & First Step Together Society Come Forward to Support Refugee Groups in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): U Turn (Jay Chowdhary) and First Step Together Society (Anita and Savita) are making tireless efforts to empower refugees to utilize their skills for Canada's benefit. A meeting was held at the Genesis Centre with representatives from Ukraine and Afghanistan refugee groups, where valuable information was shared and common challenges faced by refugee families were discussed. An Afghan representative noted that over 3,000 Afghan refugee families reside in Calgary, with approximately 5,000 more across Alberta, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted programs. Afghan refugees in Calgary face numerous challenges while rebuilding their lives, particularly women who struggle…

20 Jun

Canada Admits Khalistani Extremists Active on Its Soil, Sparks Security Dialogue with India

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Ottawa, June 20, 2025 — In a significant revelation, Canada’s premier intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), has officially acknowledged the presence and activities of Khalistani extremist elements within Canadian borders. These groups, according to the 2024 CSIS annual report, are using Canada as a base for propaganda, fundraising, and potentially violent operations aimed at India.While CSIS emphasized that these extremists represent a small minority, it warned that their actions could undermine both Canadian national security and international peace. The agency's findings add weight to long-standing concerns voiced by Indian authorities about the use of Canadian territory by…

20 Jun

Family of Indian Student Found Dead in Toronto Seeks Answers, Police Rule Out Foul Play

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Toronto, June 20, 2025 – The mysterious death of 22-year-old Indian student Sahil Kumar has sparked grief and growing concern, as his family demands clarity over circumstances surrounding his disappearance and subsequent discovery near Toronto’s waterfront.Sahil, a resident of Haryana’s Bhiwani district, had recently moved to Canada in April and was enrolled in a web design course at Humber College. He was last seen on May 16 at Union Station in Toronto. After ten days of frantic searching, his body was found on May 26 near the industrial waterfront area, shocking family members who had been appealing for public help…

20 Jun

Vancouver MP Jenny Kwan Demands Canada Cut Intelligence Ties with India, Labels Nijjar Killing a Sovereignty Crisis

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Vancouver (National Times): NDP Member of Parliament Jenny Kwan has issued a direct challenge to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging his government to sever all security and intelligence cooperation with India amid explosive allegations of transnational repression. In an open letter published Tuesday, Kwan referred to recent findings by the RCMP and Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) which reinforce suspicions that Indian officials were involved in the targeted killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Kwan also criticized the government's decision to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet members to the G7 Summit in Canada. “India’s…

20 Jun

5 Punjabi arrest in Canada Taxi Card Scam, ‘Over 300 Victims and $500K Lost in Toronto Fake Taxi Card Scam’

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Toronto (National Times): Toronto police have uncovered a massive fraud operation in the city involving a fake taxi scam that targeted unsuspecting passengers and resulted in over $500,000 in losses. Following a 10-month investigation called Project Fare, authorities have arrested 11 individuals connected to the criminal network, which allegedly defrauded more than 300 people by using payment terminal tricks to steal cards and personal identification numbers.Detective David Coffey explained during a press conference that the scheme involved suspects posing as taxi drivers. Victims were asked to pay with a debit or credit card, during which the perpetrators would covertly swap…

19 Jun

“I’m Hearing Rockets Go Overhead”: Canadian Hockey Player Caught in Israel’s Conflict

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Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025 — Timothy Payne, a 29‑year‑old Canadian defenseman playing for the Jerusalem Capitals in Israel’s Elite Hockey League, is now navigating life in a warzone following the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran.Payne arrived in Israel just days before the crisis erupted. Since then, his routine has transformed dramatically no longer confined to the ice, his days now involve running between makeshift bomb shelters amid frequent air-raid sirens and rocket strikes. “It’s scary as all hell,” he told CTV News. “You hear the sirens. You hear the rockets.” He described nighttime routines where he and fellow…