canada

December 18, 2024 2:52 PM

What options does PM Trudeau face in Canada’s leadership crisis?

Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under increasing pressure to quit after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over a policy clash on Monday, setting up one of the worst crises of his nine years in power. Here are some potential ways forward for Canada: CAN TRUDEAU BE FORCED OUT BY HIS LIBERAL PARTY? Unlike Britain, where party leaders are chosen by the parliamentary caucus and can be removed quickly, the Liberal leader is selected by a special convention of members. Th...

December 17, 2024 12:08 PM

Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau over Trump tariffs, spending

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S. tariffs, dealing an unexpected blow to an already unpopular government. Freeland said she was quitting in the wake of a meeting last Friday with Trudeau, who asked her to take on a lesser post after the two had been arguing for weeks over spending. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc - a member of Trudeau's inner circle - was quickly na...

December 4, 2024 3:27 PM

Non-invasive imaging tests show promise for early sepsis detection

Canadian researchers have revealed the potential of a non-invasive imaging strategy to detect sepsis in its early stages, offering hope for addressing a condition that claims millions of lives globally each year. Sepsis, a dysregulated response to infection, can lead to life-threatening organ failure if not treated promptly. Despite its severity, clinicians often lack reliable methods for early detection, making timely intervention difficult. Researchers from Western University in Ontario, Can...

November 27, 2024 9:51 AM

Trump tariffs would harm all involved, US trade partners say

Officials from Mexico, Canada and China and major industry groups warned that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of hefty tariffs on goods would harm the economies of all involved, cause inflation to spike and damage job markets. Trump's pledge announced on Monday roiled currency, bond and equity markets on Tuesday, as the three countries are the United States' largest trading partners. Mexico and Canada are particularly intertwined in U.S. auto production and energy output thanks to de...

November 21, 2024 9:22 AM

‘Smear campaign’: India rejects Canadian media report on Nijjar killing

India has refuted reports in Canadian media regarding the killing of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of the alleged plot of assassinate Nijjar," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The MEA on Wednesday further emphasised that "smear campaigns" like this only "further damage our already strained ties" and said such reports should be dismissed with the "contempt they deserve". "We do not no...

November 7, 2024 8:16 PM

Indian diplomats in Canada put under surveillance, not acceptable: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has sharply criticized Canada for reportedly placing Indian diplomats under surveillance, describing the action as “totally unacceptable.” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the issue at a press briefing on Thursday, expressing India’s growing concerns over the safety of its diplomatic staff in Canada amid increasing threats, harassment, and instances of intimidation. “Indian diplomats are being put under surveillance, which is totally unac...

November 7, 2024 7:53 PM

Canada blocks Australia Today outlet, hours after coverage of EAM Jaishankar’s presser in Canberra: MEA

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday sharply criticized Canada for what it termed “hypocrisy towards freedom of speech,” following reports that Canada had blocked the social media accounts of Australian news outlet Australia Today shortly after it aired External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra. During the press conference, Jaishankar condemned Canada’s recent actions, denouncing the country's ...

November 5, 2024 9:30 AM

Brampton: Thousands take out solidarity rally against attacks on Hindu temples in Canada

Over a thousand Canadian Hindus gathered outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, on Monday evening (local time) to protest against repeated attacks on Hindu temples across the country. The rally followed an attack by suspected Khalistani extremists on the temple, which occurred just a day earlier. The organizers of the solidarity rally pressed Canadian politicians and law enforcement agencies to not give further support to Khalistanis. The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA...

November 5, 2024 9:01 AM

Canada: Police officer suspended after attending pro-Khalistan protest outside Hindu temple in Brampton

A Peel Regional Police officer has been suspended after being identified in videos of a protest at the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, on Sunday, CBC News reported. Notably, the suspended officer is Sergeant Harinder Sohi, an 18-year veteran of the force. Following the suspension, Sergeant Sohi has received death threats on social media, prompting the Peel Regional Police Association to offer "assistance and protection." Sohi at present does not face any allegations of wrongdoing. Richard Chin,...

November 4, 2024 9:41 PM

PM Modi strongly condemns “deliberate attack” on Hindu temple in Canada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, expressing his dismay over "cowardly attempts" to intimidate Indian diplomats. PM Modi said that New Delhi expects Canada to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. In a post on X, PM Modi affirmed that such acts of violence would not weaken India’s resolve. “I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intim...