Canada

Indian travellers now face a record 99-day wait for Canadian visitor visas — the longest among major source countries, according to IRCC’s latest immigration data.

Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades

To be considered measles-free, a country must stop the spread of the virus and be free of locally transmitted cases of the same strain for 12 months or more.

Canada unveils 'historic' budget aiming to jumpstart slowing economy

Economists surveyed by the government have lowered their projections. They are now forecasting growth of 1.1 percent this year (down from 1.9 percent a year ago) and 1.2 percent in 2026 (down from 2.1 percent a year earlier).

‘Why acting superior?’: Another racial attack on Indian-origin man at Toronto McDonald’s sparks outrage | WATCH

The video has sparked widespread outrage on social media, where users have condemned the incident as another example of growing racism and xenophobia in Canada.

Canada’s student visa crackdown hits Indian applicants hard, rejection rate soars to 74%

Canadian immigration authorities maintain that the restrictions are part of an effort to curb fake admissions and misuse of student visas.

Indian-origin man killed in Canada after confronting stranger urinating on his car: What really happened in Edmonton?

The unprovoked attack took place in the early hours of October 19. Sagoo, who was out for dinner with his girlfriend, was attacked after questioning a stranger’s offensive behaviour.

New Arctic Rhino fossil reveals ancient warm world in Canada

Scientists have uncovered a 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil in the Canadian Arctic, reshaping views of ancient climates and mammal migration.

We’re a pension plan, not a wealth-maximising vehicle, says CPP Investments CEO amid AI frenzy

While the fund has invested in leading AI companies such as OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic as well as the 'Magnificent Seven', its exposure remains lower than market weights as part of long-term, diversified investing approach, John Graham says

From Abbotsford to Vancouver: Bishnoi gang linked to businessman’s killing and attack on Punjabi singer Channi Nattan

A Canada-based businessman was shot dead in Abbotsford as Punjabi singer Channi Nattan’s home came under fire, with both incidents linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s growing international reach.

India-Canada FTA talks may resume only after EU, US deals close

Despite a thaw in diplomatic ties, the commerce ministry is prioritising ongoing FTA negotiations with several countries, making the resumption of FTA talks with Canada unlikely this year

Canada's foreign minister Anita Anand calls visit 'systematic' step towards economic, security ties with India

Speaking via videoconference from Mumbai before leaving India, she said the visit was intended to “be the initial phase of a broader economic framework, referring to the joint declaration the two nations released.

How Canada is seeking to cool tensions with India and China amid Trump tariffs

Canada's foreign minister Anita Anand's trip covers New Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore, and Hangzhou, where she is meeting counterparts from India and China to reduce friction and encourage investment and trade.

Canada seeks to ease China, India tensions as Trump digs in

Foreign minister Anita Anand is traveling to New Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore and Hangzhou, China this week to meet with her counterparts and lay the groundwork for boosting trade and investment

'Hey turban head, go home': Sikh politician Hardeep Grewal says 'fight against hate far from over' in Canada

“It is not the first time this has happened, but today I feel compelled to speak out about how exhausting and painful it is,” Grewal said.

Trump repeats joke about Canada as '51st US State' during bilateral meeting with PM Mark Carney

In their previous meeting between the two leaders in May, Carney had bluntly told Trump that Canada would never be for sale in response to Trump's repeated threats to purchase or annex Canada.

'I want to be a great man, too': US President Trump on not signing deal with Canada

Carney, who has spent months trying to smooth over frayed ties with Washington, arrived in the U.S. capital determined to keep things friendly and focused.

Trump says US and Canada working on formula for tariff deal

Canada is the largest foreign buyer of US-made vehicles, and also exports most of its own automotive production to the US market.

Canada theatre halts screening of Indian films after arson, shooting attempts

The theatre was first targeted on September 25 at around 5:20 am while the second attack took place on October 2.

Indian companies' CEO Forum discusses two-way investments in Canada

On Wednesday, the Consulate organised the Indian CEOs Forum with High Commissioner Dinesh K Patnaik holding discussions with CEOs of Indian companies with a significant presence in Canada.

Israel-Hamas war: Canada backs Trump’s 'historic' Gaza peace plan, pledges humanitarian aid

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed US President Donald Trump’s “historic” Middle East peace plan, urging Hamas to release hostages and pledging Canada’s support for sustained, large-scale humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand set to visit India, meet Jaishankar next month as ties thaw

This will be the first visit the foreign ministers of any country will be visiting the other since India-China ties strained in 2023.

Canadian author Robert Munsch chose 'MAID' to end his life: What it means and how it works across countries

Munsch’s openness about his plans has reignited debate over assisted dying in Canada and elsewhere. His remarks reflect the delicate balance between autonomy, dignity and safeguards in end-of-life care.

60-year-old woman launches tech startup, works 70-hour weeks: ‘Retirement was never really…’ 

After three decades in fitness retail, Canadian entrepreneur Karen Hastie is building a tech company to support small businesses and chambers of commerce.

Canada rejects 80% of Indian student visas: What's behind the sudden crackdown | Explained

Nearly eight out of every ten Indian student visa applications are now being turned down. Families across India are stunned and young people are suddenly scrambling for alternatives.

'My boyfriend is Indian': White woman defends Indian worker being harassed in Canada. Watch

As the argument escalated, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) supervisor tried to pacify the woman when she said, 'My boyfriend is Indian.'