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17 Apr

Trump’s Tariffs, Economic Risks Dominate Canadian Election Talk as Carney Steps Up Attacks

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Ottawa, April 17, 2025: With just days left before Canadians head to the polls, Prime Minister Mark Carney has zeroed in on U.S. President Donald Trump as the defining issue of the 2025 federal election. In a fiery French-language debate held in Montreal, Carney asked voters to consider who is best prepared to face the economic and diplomatic turbulence stirred by Trump’s tariff-heavy agenda.Carney, who took over Liberal leadership earlier this year after Justin Trudeau stepped down, has portrayed himself as the steady hand needed to defend Canada's economy. He used the debate platform to highlight his credentials as a…

17 Apr

Lights, camera, Alberta! Boosting cultural industries

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta's government is boosting the economy by investing in cultural industries, putting a spotlight on Alberta for film, television, music and publishing opportunities. Budget 2025 invests $8 million in the Alberta Media Fund to support the province’s creative sectors. This investment will continue the momentum of Alberta’s growing cultural industries by creating jobs and developing skilled local talent. Behind the scenes, the Film and Television Tax Credit is revitalizing communities across the province, including communities in rural Alberta. These productions are expected to spend about $1.5 billion in Alberta across a range of industries, generating an estimated…

17 Apr

Alberta acts to end maltreatment in sport

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Harassment and abuse have no place in Alberta, or in the province’s sport system. Sport is for everyone – no Albertan should remain on the sidelines for fear of maltreatment when playing the sports they love. With a $3-million investment, Alberta’s government is taking meaningful action to ensure every Albertan can participate in sport safely, confidently and with dignity. In partnership with the Alberta Sport Leadership Association, Alberta’s government is creating a new Safe Sport Strategy that will encourage quality programming in safe sporting environments, empowering Albertans to get off the sidelines and into the game. Alberta’s…

17 Apr

Indian Student Outflow Declines Sharply: Canada, US, UK See First Simultaneous Drop in 4 Years

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New Delhi (National Times): In a major reversal of recent trends, the number of Indian students heading abroad has seen a steep and simultaneous decline across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, the top three global education destinations. This marks the first time in four years that all three countries have recorded a dip at the same time, according to an analysis by The Indian Express based on official visa data. In 2024, student visa approvals for Indians dropped by at least 25 percent in all three nations: Canada recorded a 32% decline, with the number of study…

16 Apr

Canada Reschedules Leaders’ Debate So Voters Can Watch Hockey Playoff

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National Times Bureau, April 16, 2025: In a moment that perfectly captured Canada’s twin passions for politics and hockey, the country’s French-language federal leaders’ debate was pushed forward two hours to avoid clashing with a Montreal Canadiens playoff game.Originally set for 8 p.m. ET on April 16, the debate now aired from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., giving citizens time to tune in to both events. The move came after concerns from NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois’ Yves-François Blanchet, who warned that the hockey game could crush viewership numbers. Their plea worked. Broadcaster Radio-Canada and the Leaders’ Debates…

16 Apr

Bank of Canada Hits Pause on Rate Cuts Amid Tariff Turmoil, Warns of Deep Recession Risk

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Toronto, April 17, 2025 — The Bank of Canada froze its key interest rate at 2.75% on Wednesday, marking its first pause after seven consecutive rate cuts. The central bank cited major global uncertainties—particularly U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—as the reason for halting its usual forward-looking economic projections.Governor Tiff Macklem said the bank would adopt a wait-and-watch approach. “The future is really no clearer,” he said, pointing to the unpredictable nature of trade tensions. With no clarity on how long the tariffs would last or whether they might intensify, the Bank of Canada replaced its quarterly economic outlook with…

16 Apr

Meta’s News Ban Reshapes Canadian Election Campaign as Influencers Fill the Gap

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Toronto, April 16, 2025: As Canadians prepare to vote this month, campaign news is being shaped less by traditional media and more by influencers and online creators—thanks to Meta’s ongoing ban on news links across Facebook and Instagram.The tech giant has blocked access to Canadian news since last year in protest against the federal Online News Act, which requires digital platforms to pay journalism outlets for their content. While screenshots and memes still circulate, direct links to reputable news articles remain inaccessible, weakening traditional journalism’s reach during a critical election period.“The quality of information isn’t necessarily the same,” said Angus…

15 Apr

Carney Flags Investor Concerns Amid Trump Tariff Rumours, Honda Denies Shift from Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaHonda Canada, Mark Carney, trade war, U.S. tariffs

Saint-Eustache (Quebec), April 15, 2025: Liberal Leader Mark Carney on Tuesday expressed concern over the chilling effect of U.S. tariffs on investor confidence in Quebec and across Canada. Speaking in both English and French at a campaign event, Carney referred to an unconfirmed report suggesting Honda may relocate some production to the U.S. as a warning sign of the tariffs' potential consequences.However, Industry Minister Anita Anand dismissed the report, calling it “unfounded.” She said she had spoken directly with Honda representatives, who clarified that no such move from Canada or Mexico is under consideration. Honda has not issued an official…

15 Apr

Canadian PM Mark Carney Joins Sikh Community in Ottawa for Vaisakhi Seva

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaMark Carney, Ottawa Sikh Society, Sikh Community, Vaisakhi 2025

Ottawa (Canada), April 14, 2025: Prime Minister Mark Carney marked the festival of Vaisakhi by joining the Sikh community in Ottawa for seva at the Ottawa Sikh Society Gurdwara. Accompanied by his wife Diana, Carney participated in traditional community service and extended warm greetings to Sikh Canadians.“It was an honor to do seva at the Ottawa Sikh Society this morning. Community and service are at the heart of today’s celebration,” Carney shared after the visit.The Prime Minister also offered heartfelt wishes, saying, “Diana and I wish a very Happy Vaisakhi to all Sikh Canadians celebrating across the country.”Vaisakhi, a major…

15 Apr

Canada’s Federal Leaders Set to Clash in Crucial Election Debates This Week

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Ottawa, April 15, 2025: Federal party leaders will square off this week in back-to-back French and English debates, marking a decisive moment in the 2025 election campaign as advanced polls open in just days.Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP’s Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault are all set to participate after meeting the criteria laid out by the federal debates commission. To qualify, each had to meet at least two out of three conditions: holding a seat at the time of election call, polling at four percent nationally by March…