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PM Modi to address event in Canada today; will unveil Sardar Patel's statue
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said this is a great initiative by our diaspora to deepen cultural linkages with India
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Moderna to build Covid-19 vaccine facility in Canada: PM Justin Trudeau
Construction is set to start this year and the facility is expected to be operational in 2024 at the earliest, subject to planning and regulatory approvals, Trudeau said on Friday in a press release
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Canadian police face off with protesters opposed to Covid mandates
Big-rig trucks attempted to make their way to Parliament Hill as part of the Rolling Thunder rally, organised by Freedom Fighters Canada, a group dedicated to speaking out against COVID-19 mandates
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Canada to lift restrictions on gay men donating blood, Trudeau appreciates
Health Canada approved the request by Canadian Blood Services to end the policy that restricts homosexuals from donating blood for three months after engaging in gay sex
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Canada introduces legislation to sell off assets of sanctioned Russians
The bill would expand Ottawa's sanction regime, which until now was limited to freezing assets and banning financial activity of the sanctioned individuals in Canada
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Sebi enters into pact with Canada's Manitoba Securities Commission
Sebi and Canada's Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) have entered into a pact for mutual cooperation, exchange of information and technical assistance.
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Canada to send troops to Poland on humanitarian mission
Canadian Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand has announced that up to 150 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel could deploy to Poland on a humanitarian mission to support Ukrainian refugees.
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Canada to provide Ukraine with $398 mn loan amid Russian military operation
The Ukrainian Finance Ministry said it had signed a $398 million loan agreement with the Canadian government amid the Russian military operation.
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Suspect arrested for murder of Indian college student in Toronto subway
The victim, who hailed from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, had moved to Canada in January to pursue higher education, according to his family
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Ukraine war: Canada imposes new sanctions on Russian defence sector
These entities have provided indirect or direct support to the Russian military
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Family of student killed in Canada seeks govt help to travel to Toronto
It has been over 48 hours but the family, which lives in Rajendra Nagar area of Ghaziabad, bordering the national capital, is yet to hear from government officials for any assistance
Indian student shot dead in Toronto, EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed grief at the killing of a 21-year old Indian student in Toronto who succumbed to his injuries after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
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Canada to increase military expenditures by $6.4 bn in next 5 years
Canada intends to increase military spending by some USD 6.4 billion (CAD 8 billion) over the next five years, the Department of Finance announced in the Federal Budget.
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Ukraine conflict, climate action play major role in Canada's 2022 budget
Canada, which was the first Western country to recognise Ukraine's independence in 1991, has committed about $953 million to support Ukraine and its people
Canadian consumer expectations for inflation reach record levels: Survey
Survey respondents expressed the belief that three main issues were making inflation harder to control: supply chain issues, the persistence of the pandemic and high government spending.
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Half of Canadian firms affected by conflict in Ukraine: Survey
Roughly half of Canadian firms expected to be affected by the conflict in Ukraine, results from a special business survey in March have showed.
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MakerMax develops testing devices, algorithms to tackle battery fires
Canada-based startup MakerMax said it has developed testing devices and algorithms that can arrest battery fires and consequent loss of property and lives
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Indians top as Canada admits 108,000 new immigrants in 1st quarter
In 2021, nearly 100,000 Indians became permanent residents of Canada as the country admitted a record 405,000 new immigrants in its history.
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Canada's GDP grew 0.2% in Jan, 0.8% rise expected for February
Overall, nine of 20 industrial sectors increased in January
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After Sebi diktat, Canada FPIs likely to knock on Finance Ministry's door
Canada ranks seventh in terms of FPI investments into India, the total being Rs 1.7 trillion as of February 28 this year.
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