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Canada denies record 5,853 immigrants in July amid housing crisis

Between January and July 2024, the country turned away an average of 3,727 foreign travellers per month, a 20 per cent rise compared to the same period in 2023

India asks Canada to bring transparency in student visa processing

According to the latest available estimates by India Tourism Statistics Report for 2022, Canada was the second most preferred destination for Indians to study abroad

Canada's jobless rate at 6.6%, surges past 7-yr high excluding pandemic

Canada's economy had been losing steam under the pressure of high interest rates, and most of the growth seen earlier in the year was primarily led by increase in population

Canada to raise student work limit, but will 24 hrs be enough for Indians?

Indian students, who make up a large share of Canada's international student population, may find the cap less than satisfactory

Jagmeet Singh's NDP pulls support from Trudeau's govt, early polls likely

In his first reaction to Singh withdrawing support, PM Trudeau said his government is more focused on tackling the issues of affordability crisis and climate change

Bank of Canada cuts rates for third time to 4.25%, frets over weak growth

Wednesday marked the third consecutive cut, with the bank citing continued easing in broad inflationary pressures

Canada to set 24-hour work week limit for international students soon

Canada will soon allow international students to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, up from the current 20-hour limit

Is Canada closing its doors to more foreigners? What data reveals

In July 2024, Canada turned away 5,853 foreign travellers, the highest monthly figure since January 2019

China retaliates against Canadian tariffs with anti-dumping probe on canola

Last month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, criticising Beijing for failing to adhere to global environmental and labour standards

Shots fired outside AP Dhillon's Canada home; singer informs fans he's safe

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility and has threatened AP Dhillon, referencing his alleged connections with Bollywood actor Salman Khan, warning him to 'stay within his limits'

China: Anti-dumping probe into canola imports as Canada imposes EV tariff

Canada has followed the lead of the United States and European Union, and announced last week a 100 per cent tariff

Elon Musk vs the world: Fights the tech titan has been picking up globally

Maduro to Zelensky: Here are all the world leaders Elon Musk has clashed with

Canada invites 4,421 in two express entry draws: What you need to know

To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507

What's happening with foreign students in Canada?

Over 70,000 international student graduates across Canada are facing the threat of deportation. Affected students, many from India.

Canada abruptly ends visitor work permits to tackle 'bad actors': Know more

The policy allowed visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit without needing to leave the country

National Bank of Canada's profit rises on wealth management, strong markets

National Bank of Canada's upbeat results come in contrast to rival Bank of Montreal, which reported a drop in quarterly adjusted profit on higher loan loss provisions

Mexico puts ties with US, Canada embassies 'on pause' over overhaul plan

Mexico's president told reporters Tuesday he has put relations with the United States and Canadian embassies on pause after the two countries voiced concerns over a proposed judicial overhaul that critics say could undermine the independence of the judiciary. President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador didn't elaborate on what a pause would mean. It's not a term used in formal diplomatic codes, and Mexico's foreign ministry did not respond to an Associated Press request for comment about what it would entail. The judicial overhaul proposal, suggested by the Mexican president during his final weeks in office, includes having judges elected to office, something analysts, judges and international observers fear would stack courts with politically biased judges with little experience. It has spurred major protests and strikes and wide criticism from investors and financial institutions. Last week, American ambassador Ken Salazar called the proposal a risk to democracy that would endanger Mexico

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. duties on Chinese-made EVs. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement the tariffs would disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains, severely impact China-Canada economic and trade ties and damage the interests of enterprises in both countries. China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposes this, the statement read. Canada claims it supports free trade and the multilateral trading system based on (World Trade Organization) rules, but it blatantly violated WTO rules and announced it will take unilateral tariff measures by blindly following individual countries. It is typical trade protectionism, it added. The ministry urged Canada to immediately correct its wrong practices and said that Beijing would take any necessary measures to defend the rights and interests of Chinese ...

Canada follows US, Europe, in imposing 100% tariff on Chinese EVs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa was acting to counter what he called China's intentional, state-directed policy of over-capacity

Canada to reduce low-wage foreign workers. What will it mean for Indians?

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to bring down the influx of low-wage migrant workers, as the country deals with rapid population growth straining housing and public services