The Emergencies Act Is Outdated and Polarizing Will it ever be appropriate and reasonable for the government to shut down a protest again? The Walrus · Feb 15, 2024
UK, Canada Pause Trade Talks, Agriculture Remains A Hurdle British negotiators paused free trade talks with Canada on Thursday after years of discussions between the two Commonwealth nations, Ottawa said. International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024
Possible Indian interference in Canadian elections under investigation An independent commission investigating foreign interference in Canada asks the government to share information on possible Indian meddling in elections, straining Ottawa-New Delhi relations. The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024
'Unreasonable': Canadian court slams Justin Trudeau for overreaching in quelling truckers' protests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to use emergency legislation to quell the “freedom convoy” protests that gripped downtown Ottawa and border crossings in 2022 was not justified, the Federal Court of Canada has ruled. The Times of India · Jan 24, 2024
Why domestic politics will prevent a thaw in China-Canada tensions in 2024 China-Canada relations appear caught in a well-charted downward spiral in recent years amid tensions on various fronts that encompass human rights concerns, cybersecurity issues and, of course, disputes related to the arrests of Meng Wanzhou and the “two Michaels.” The Conversation · Jan 10, 2024
Canada's Impact Assessment Act must be both Constitutional and ensure a sustainable future Behind closed doors in Ottawa, Canadian government officials are drafting amendments to their advanced but controversial 2019 Impact Assessment Act, the country’s main tool for assessing major projects that can include big dams, pipelines and mines. The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024
Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and China As relations sour with India and China, Canada is grappling with how to stand up to powerful or authoritarian nations without sacrificing its longstanding values, such as protecting human rights. WEKU · Dec 27, 2023
Senators Fire D.J. Smith, Appoint Jacques Martin as Interim Coach Ottawa Senators fire coach D.J. Smith amid team shakeup, with Jacques Martin stepping in. Fallout follows recent losing streak, pushing the Senators to las... Top News · Dec 18, 2023
Ottawa, Google Reach 'Historic' Deal To Support Canadian Media The Canadian government and Google announced Wednesday a "historic" deal to support the country's media, heading off an imminent threat by the digital giant to block news on its platform. International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023
Ottawa, Google Reach Deal To Support Canadian Media The two sides have reportedly agreed on a framework that would establish regular payments by Google to help Canadian media. International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023
India seeks evidence to help Canada conclude investigation: Indian envoy Sanjay Verma India-Canada ties strained after PM Trudeau's allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India asked for specific evidence to help in the investigation but Canada has not been able to present any. Indian envoy Verma urged Ottawa to focus on convergence and send business… The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Kiss cancel string of shows on farewell tour as Paul Stanley struggles with flu Kiss cancel Ottawa, Toronto and Knoxville gigs with farewell tour set to wrap up in New York on December 2 Metal Hammer · Nov 25, 2023
Canada And EU Reiterate Support For Ukraine The leaders of Canada and the European Union reiterated strong support at a summit Friday for Ukraine in its fight against Russian invasion, with new military assistance announced by Ottawa. International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023
India-Canada visa update: India resumes e-visa services for Canadians As per the reports, India has resumed the issuance of e-visas for Canadian tourists and business travellers after a two-month suspension. This decision follows tensions triggered by Ottawa's allegations of possible Indian Government involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader. The Times of India · Nov 23, 2023
The Conversation · Nov 19, 2023 Are freeloading premiers undermining Canada's climate strategy? It has been a bad few weeks for the federal government’s plans for climate action.
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023 Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing Year-end debates about 2024 budgets have already begun across Canada, with cities like Waterloo and Ottawa proposing spikes in police budgets.
The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023 India apprises U.S. of its concern on pro-Khalistan activities in Canada India raised serious concerns over pro-Khalistani activities in Canada at the '2+2' meeting with the U.S. Foreign Secretary Kwatra said the American delegation understood India's concerns. India had temporarily suspended visas to Canada and asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence. India has resumed some visa services.
France 24 · Nov 10, 2023 Ottawa's opioid crisis: Highly addictive fentanyl ravages Canadian capital In Canada, the opioid crisis is so widespread that even the neighbourhood around parliament is overrun with drugs. Ottawa, the federal capital, has been hard hit by an increase in drug trafficking and with it, overdoses and crime. Just like in the US, authorities are blaming the high addictive painkiller…
The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023 The Oilers have the brilliant Connor McDavid. What went wrong? Edmonton were tipped by many to go all the way this season. Then they lost their opener 8-1. Things haven’t got much better since
The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023 Indian envoy asks Canada to produce evidence in Nijjar's killing, says Trudeau's statements "damaged" probe This came after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of “agents of the Indian government” in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Ottawa's Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes the 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games for violating the NHL's gambling policy
Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2023 India reopens visa services for Canadians, calming diplomatic spat New Delhi had halted visas for Canadians after Ottawa implicated it in the killing of a Sikh activist near Vancouver.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 India finally reopens borders to Canadians after forcing dozens of diplomats to leave country India suspended ‘all categories’ of visas last month
The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023 India resumes some visa services in Canada India has resumed some visa services in Canada, starting today. The news has come from India's High Commission in Ottawa. The services were stopped in September this year, following a diplomatic row. Officials in the know-how added that they will resume issuing some visas after reviewing the security situation at…
The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023 India, Canada in conversation on parity of diplomatic staff: MEA The official’s remarks came days after the Financial Times reported that New Delhi has asked Ottawa to withdraw 41 of its diplomats stationed in India by October 10.