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Canada admits 1.8 lakh new PR in H1 2026; India leads source country despite declining share, China enters top 3

Canada welcomed 1.8 lakh new permanent residents in early 2026. Indian citizens formed nearly one-quarter of these new permanent residents. The Philippines and China followed India as major source countries for immigration. Canada's immigration plan targets 3.80 lakh admissions annually through 2028. India's share of permanent residents has decreased since…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Trump Floats Renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' Amid Escalating US-Canada Trade Dispute

US President Trump suggests renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid escalating trade tensions with Canada, leading to reciprocal tariffs and heated exchanges between leaders.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Fastest-growing India has scale, growth and a young population, Sitharaman tells Canadian investors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Canadian investors to tap India’s fast-growing economy, highlighting its scale, young population, expanding consumption, digital infrastructure and deepening capital markets. She also stressed opportunities in fintech, payments and financial services, as India and Canada strengthen economic ties through CEPA negotiations, uranium cooperation and plans to…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Trump wants to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ even as its name predates both US and Canada; Canadians say no

Amid escalating trade tensions, President Trump has proposed rebranding Lake Ontario as Lake America, a suggestion swiftly rejected by Canadians as empty rhetoric. The recent imposition of heavy tariffs by the U.S. on Canadian products has led to a noticeable chill in diplomatic ties. Both nations are now facing pressure…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Mark Carney’s defiance: Canada shows the world how to respond to Donald Trump’s threats

Canadian Prime Minister Carney has announced the suspension of Canada-United States trade talks, citing “last-minute changes” made by American negotiators that “were unfair, uneconomic and called into question the reliability of any deal.”

The Conversation · Aug 25

Florida tourism sees decline as Canadians skip visits amid Trump trade war

The Canadian tourism slump has the hospitality industry worried across multiple states

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Morning Mail: Dolly Parton dies aged 80, datacentre rush risk, Canada slaps 50% tariffs on US

The world of music mourns one of its greatest ever performers and songwriters; Ottawa government retaliates against Washington ‘dollar for dollar’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25

Stocks Rise as Nvidia Ends Losing Streak: Stock Market Today

What happens if Nvidia and Jensen Huang report the greatest quarter in the history of the semiconductor industry on Wednesday?

Kiplinger · Aug 25

Lunchbox labour is back — here’s how Canada’s new school food program can grow

The grind of packing school lunches is returning for many families this fall. Ensuring children’s access to nutritious food at school is a daily act of care that fuels their learning, nutritional well-being and sense of connection.

The Conversation · Aug 25

The Guardian view on Trump’s economic threats: bullies can overplay their hand

Editorial: Tariffs on Canada, threats against Iran’s partners and bond market intervention show a president weaponising US power while making Americans poorer at home

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25