Tag: Canada
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Hostage diplomacy
The death sentence awarded on Monday to Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg on drug charges after Ottawa’s detention of a Chinese executive, Meng Wanzhou, is a direly worrisome trans-Atlantic joust.
January 19, 2019 -
Woman who fled Saudi Arabia reaches her new home in Canada
Tired but smiling, an 18-year-old Saudi woman who said she feared death if deported back home arrived Saturday in Canada, which offered her asylum in a case that attracted global attention after she mounted a social media campaign.
January 13, 2019 -
Saudi Arabian woman fleeing alleged abuse heads for asylum in Canada
An 18-year-old Saudi woman who said she was abused by her family and feared for her life if deported back home left Thailand on Friday night for Canada, which has granted her asylum.
January 12, 2019 -
Canada to welcome over 1 million new immigrants in next 3 years
Canada's Parliament has announced plans to add more than one million new permanent residents in the next three years, which is nearly 1 per cent of the country's population each year.
January 11, 2019 -
Canada looking for ways to cancel Saudi arms deal over Khashoggi killing, Yemen war: Trudeau
In October, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said her country would suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the murder.
December 17, 2018 -
Canada apologises for turning away Jews fleeing Nazi Germany
"Today, I rise in this House to issue a long overdue apology to the Jewish refugees Canada turned away on May 15, 1939," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
November 8, 2018 -
Deported Punjab MLAs now eligible to visit Canada anytime: Sushma Swaraj
Two members of Punjab Legislative Assembly who were earlier denied entry to Canada at Ottawa Airport on 21 July 2018 are now eligible to enter the North American country at any time in future.
October 23, 2018 -
Canada legalizes sale, use of recreational cannabis after Uruguay
US Customs and Border Protection spokesperson Todd Owen though said the amnesty would not guarantee people with criminal records of possession of marijuana to enter the US territory in future.
October 17, 2018 -
Too much sleep can play tricks with your mental skills says study
The amount of sleep associated with highly functional cognitive behaviour was the same for everyone (seven to eight hours), regardless of age.
October 10, 2018 -
Justin Trudeau, family wish Canadians, others on Navratri
"The festival is now celebrated globally by Hindus and non-Hindus alike. It is a joyful time that reminds us of the invaluable contributions the Hindu community makes every day to our national fabric. On behalf of our family, (wife) Sophie and I wish everyone celebrating a happy Navratri," he added.
October 10, 2018 -
Rohingya Issue: Canada revokes Suu Kyi’s honorary citizenship
The honour was bestowed on Suu Kyi in 2007. Now, she has become the first person to have her honorary Canadian citizenship revoked.
October 3, 2018 -
US move to end Obama-era Start-Up Visa may help Canada
The recent Trump Government move to bring to end the Obama-era Start-Up Visa could harm the cause of the US but assist Canada and other US rivals in a big manner
August 24, 2018 -
At least 4 killed in Canada’s Fredericton shooting
A local TV reporter said he heard four gunshots. Video footage of the scene was posted on Twitter, showing emergency vehicles outside a house.
August 10, 2018 -
Saudi youth group threatens Canada with 9/11 poster amidst diplomatic row
A Saudi Arabian youth group posted on Twitter an image showing a Canadian plane heading towards the iconic CN Tower in Toronto in an apparent reference to the 9/11 attacks.
August 7, 2018 -
McDonald’s says sorry after pregnant woman served cleaning agent instead of latte
“What happened is that the machine was being cleaned — as it is every morning. Unfortunately, the milk supply line was connected to the cleaning solution while this guest’s drink was made," McD says in statement
August 2, 2018 -
Punjab speaker seeks action over Canada denying entry to MLAs
Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana KP Singh has sought action from Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over refusal of entry into Canada to two members of the Legislative Assembly Kultar Singh Sandhwan and Amarjit Singh Sandoa (both of Aam Aadmi Party). In a letter to the Union minister, the Speaker said all legislative bodies of …
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July 29, 2018 -
1 dead, 13 injured in Toronto shooting; gunman kills self: police
The scene of the attack is about 14.5 km from Yonge Street, where a motorist went on a ramming rampage on April 23.
July 23, 2018