Canada to launch border security app for fast moving of travelers

Feb 12, 2018, at 09:25 pm

Ottawa, Feb 12 (IBNS): Canada will launch its new border security app to allow its citizens to cross borders with ease simply by filing personal details, media reports said.

Despite Trudeau's human rights concern, Canada sells weapons to Philippines

Feb 08, 2018, at 11:20 pm

Ottawa, Feb 8 (IBNS): Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's human rights concern in Philippines, Canada has sold weapons to the southeast Asian country, media reports said.

Ontario promotes mental health support for first responders

Feb 08, 2018, at 06:25 pm

Ottawa, Feb 8 (IBNS): Ontario is partnering with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (OSCMHS) in Whitby to develop a mobile app that is expected to provide information about mental health, aid in self-assessment of symptoms and enable Durham Regional Police Service's officers and staff to find appropriate clinical services when needed, media reports said.

CMA wants Health Canada, not industry, to design marijuana labelling

Feb 08, 2018, at 05:27 pm

Ottawa, Feb 8 (IBNS): Designing marijuana packaging and product labelling --  an important way to educate consumers, especially young people about the risks of using marijuana --  should be left to federal officials and public health experts, not cannabis producers and distributors, said The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) recently.

Canada: Truth will come out, says Patrick Brown on allegations of sexual harassment

Feb 07, 2018, at 11:39 pm

Toronto, Feb 7 (IBNS): Reacting to the allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him, resigned Ontario Progressive Conservative party leader Patrick Brown has recently said that truth will come out.

Canada: Are Indian media really interested in Trudeau-Modi meet?

Feb 07, 2018, at 11:29 pm

Ottawa, Feb 7 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be on his maiden India visit later this month but some sections of Indian media seem to be not much interested, media reports said.

Canada: Senate to question government on Marijuana bill ahead of legalisation

Feb 06, 2018, at 05:56 pm

Ottawa, Feb 6 (IBNS): With five months to go for the legalisation of Marijuana in the country, the Senate will question a panel of government representatives over the Marijuana bill in an unprecedented televised meeting in the Upper Chamber on Tuesday, media reports said.

Trans Mountain pipeline project will be built, says PM Trudeau

Feb 02, 2018, at 07:51 pm

Ottawa, Feb 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is firm on the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline  despite the feuds between Alberta and British Colunbia (B.C.) over new restrictions on shipments of bitumen that will flow through pipeline networks from Alberta to the West Coast, media reports said.

Ontario promotes public properties for community hubs across the province

Feb 02, 2018, at 07:17 pm

Toronto, Feb 2 (IBNS): Ontario has selected four projects  that will receive funding through Surplus Property Transition Initiative (SPTI) to cover  operating and maintenance costs for up to 18 months to enable community groups to develop long-term business plans to transition the properties to community hubs, media reports said.

Canada passes bill to make national anthem gender neutral

Feb 02, 2018, at 05:52 pm

Ottawa, Feb 2 (IBNS): Canada has passed a bill to make its national anthem "O Canada" gender neutral, media reports said.

Andréa Grau is Vice President, Public Relations and Corporate Affairs, TIFF

Feb 01, 2018, at 05:39 pm

Toronto, Feb 1 (IBNS): Andréa Grau will begin her stint as  Vice President, Public Relations and Corporate Affairs, TIFF from Feb 5, 2018. She will be part of TIFF Senior Management, providing leadership and guidance for the organization.

Canada: Indian Republic Day Cultural Celebrations 2018

Feb 01, 2018, at 05:29 pm

Toronto, Feb 1 (IBNS): Panorama India (PI), with active support from the Consulate General of India Office in Toronto, will hold a day-long cultural fiesta on February 11, in honour of the Indian Republic Day (which is observed on Jan 26).

US won't pull out of NAFTA, Canada PM Trudeau feels

Jan 31, 2018, at 11:26 pm

Ottawa, Jan 31 (IBNS): After reports of a successful sixth round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he doesn't feel US President Donald Trump will pull out of the trade pact, media reports said.

Canadians to pay less for most commonly prescribed drugs from April

Jan 30, 2018, at 06:26 pm

Ottawa, Jan 30 (IBNS): Starting April 1 this year, Canadians will have to pay less for most prescription drugs, according to media reports.

Canada: Sixth round of NAFTA talks ended with a 'progress'

Jan 30, 2018, at 05:34 pm

Montreal, Jan 30 (IBNS): The sixth round of North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)  ended in Montreal on Monday with a little 'progress', media reports said.

Ruby Sahota welcomes new Canadian citizens at a special ceremony

Jan 29, 2018, at 09:33 pm

Toronto, Jan 29 (IBNS): Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton Northrecently 100 new Canadian citizens at a special citizenship ceremony on behalf of  Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), at IRCC Mississauga, media reports said.

Ruby Sahota welcomes new Canadian citizens at a special ceremony

Jan 29, 2018, at 04:33 am

Toronto, Jan 28 (IBNS): Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, has welcomed earlier this week 100 new Canadian citizens at a special citizenship ceremony on behalf of  Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC),at IRCC Mississauga, media reports said.. 

#MeToo in Canada, reporter Paul Bliss suspended on sexual harassment case

Jan 28, 2018, at 12:54 am

Toronto, Jan 27 (IBNS): #MeToo campaign which flooded social media recently in the wake of sexual harassment cases by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, Canada has witnessed a similar development.

Canada: Chief military judge charged with alleged fraud

Jan 26, 2018, at 05:23 pm

Ottawa, Jan 26 (IBNS): A top Canadian military judge has been charged with fraudulent activities including an inappropriate behaviour with one of the subordinates, media reports said.

Will see you in India very soon, Canada PM Trudeau tells Narendra Modi

Jan 24, 2018, at 09:21 pm

Davos, Jan 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday met his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau to visit India, will focus on trade

Jan 23, 2018, at 06:19 pm

Ottawa, Jan 23 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit India next month with a primary aim to develop and strengthen the trade relations between the two nations.

Is US pull out of NAFTA matter of time? Canada prepares with plan B

Jan 22, 2018, at 07:19 pm

Ottawa, Jan 22 (IBNS): The pull out of the US from the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is just a matter of time as Canada is preparing itself for a second plan, CTV News said.

Justin Trudeau to attend World Economic Forum annual meeting

Jan 22, 2018, at 01:42 pm

Toronto, Jan 22 (IBNS): Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will travel to Davos in Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum annual meeting from Monday.

Canada: All three accused in Lac Megantic rail disaster case acquitted

Jan 21, 2018, at 12:44 am

Quebec City, Jan 20 (IBNS): A Canadian jury has acquitted all three accused of criminal negligence in a case that pertains to 2013 Lac-Megantic rail disaster which killed 47 people, media reports said.

Canada: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne boosts cabinet with women power

Jan 19, 2018, at 01:22 am

Toronto, Jan 18 (IBNS): Eyeing on the next election, to be held in June, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, revamped her cabinet by infusing more women power into it, media reports said.

Canada: After hijab cutting story proves false, Muslim girl's family apologises

Jan 19, 2018, at 12:31 am

Toronto, Jan 18 (IBNS): A day after Toronto police denied any attack on an 11-year old Muslim girl, her family has apologised to every Canadians, media reports said.

Bank of Canada hikes interest rates in latest MPR meeting, third hike since last summer

Jan 18, 2018, at 09:49 pm

Ottawa, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada raised its interest rate to 1.25 per cent, up from one per cent, the third hike since last summer, according to media reports on Thursday.

Canada: Attack on Muslim girl did not happen, say Toronto police

Jan 17, 2018, at 01:59 am

Toronto, Jan 16 (IBNS): In a surprising statement, the Toronto police on Tuesday said an alleged attack on an 11-year old Muslim girl, whose hijab was reportedly cut, did not happen, media reports said.

Canadian marijuana producers hiring employees ahead of legalisation

Jan 16, 2018, at 12:39 am

Vancouver, Jan 15 (IBNS): Eyeing on the legalisation of marijuana sale, the Canadian weed producers are going all out to recruit employees, media reports said.

Canada: MP Ruby Sahota hosts open house

Jan 15, 2018, at 09:45 pm

Brampton, Jan 15 (NITN): Member of Parliament for Brampton North, Ruby Sahota, on Saturday welcomed the community into her office for an open house.