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Canadian colleges lay off over 10,000 employees after ‘alarming decline’ in Indian student enrollments
Financial Express
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The heartbreaking layoff waves have swept Ontario’s public sector colleges. Sounding the alarm on the issue, a union released details suggesting that the institutions in question were collectively facing a loss of 10,000 jobs. As of June, 19...
Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canada effective Aug. 1
Al Mayadeen
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July 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump cites Ottawa's retaliation and Canada's role in the fentanyl crisis as a reason for the tariffs. US President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that his administration plans to implement a 35% tariff on Canadian imports,...
How Canada wins: Staying connected with Grande Prairie's Doug Edey
Daily Herald Tribune
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July 11, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Features Doug Edey, the Canada Day parade marshal, spends most of his time volunteering. Photo by Randy Smith /Daily Herald Tribune A white convertible rolls down 108th Avenue in Grande Prairie, and Doug Edey is sitting on...
Winnipeg Folk Fest thrives amid cruel summer for Canadian multi-artist events
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 11, 2025
Nineteen years ago, Gary Conway bought a ticket to the Winnipeg Folk Festival to hear singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn. Conway intended to spend a single day at the festival in Birds Hill Provincial Park. He ended up attending every festival since...
The RCMP's Stetson is 'iconic' Canadiana. It's also made in America
County Market
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News 'What better place to have our iconic Stetsons made than a state known for their ten-gallon hats?!' a RCMP press release stated in January 2024 An RCMP officer adjusts his Stetson hat before the start of march. Photo by...
Canada sees ASEAN FTA as vital for inclusive economic growth
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Canada views the proposed ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a crucial step toward fostering inclusive and resilient economic growth for both regions. The High Commission of Canada in Malaysia emphasised that the FTA aligns...
General : Bangladesh Gains China, Canada Backing On Investment, Humanitarian Aid
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- China and Canada have expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Bangladesh in trade, investment and humanitarian aid, particularly in supporting the displaced Rohingya...
PM Carney vows protection for Canadian jobs as Trump raises tariff stakes
Orissa Post
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July 11, 2025
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to defend the country’s workers and businesses in face of the US President Donald Trump’s proposed 35 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, set to take effect...
Canada seeks South-east Asia trade deal to blunt Trump tariffs
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[KUALA LUMPUR] Canada’s top diplomat said she aims to finalise a free trade agreement with South-east Asian nations “as soon as possible,” as the country looks to expand economic ties in the face of tariffs from US President Donald Trump. “We are...
Trump says U.S. to impose 35% tariffs on Canada starting August 1
CGTN
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35 percent tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15 percent or 20 percent on most other trading partners. In a letter...
Canada seeks pact with Southeast Asian countries to diversify trade
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Canada is seeking to finalise a free trade deal with Southeast Asian nations as part of a push to expand into new markets, its top diplomat said, responding to the hefty tariffs imposed on it by the United...
Canada increases financial requirements for students from September 2025
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
In a move aimed at ensuring international students are financially secure during their studies, the Canadian government has recently announced a significant increase in the financial requirements for study permit applicants, effective September 1,...
Canadian man who blamed Indians for ‘stealing jobs’ turns out to be AI-generated: ‘Extremely frustrating and concerning’
The Indian Express
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July 10, 2025
A recent investigation by CBC News has revealed that a viral series of TikTok videos featuring a young Canadian man accusing Indian immigrants of “stealing jobs” was entirely created using artificial intelligence.The videos, which gained...
Elon Musk's Tesla Cleared Of Fraud By Canada In $43 Million ZEV Rebates Case: Report
Benzinga
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Transport Canada, the apex regulatory body in Canada that oversees transport regulations in the country, cleared Tesla Inc. TSLA of any wrongdoing in Canada's Incentives for Zero Emission Vehicles (iZEV) rebate program. What Happened: The agency...
Trump Announces 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports Starting August 1 Amid Trade and Fentanyl Dispute
The Logical Indian
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July 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump has announced that a 35% tariff will be imposed on goods imported from Canada starting August 1, 2025, intensifying a major trade dispute. The announcement, made in a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and...
Lessons from Middle Powers for the EU’s China Policy: Japan, Canada and Australia
The Diplomat
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July 10, 2025
In anticipation of the late July EU-China summit in Beijing, held at China’s insistence, there are so far no visible concessions from the Chinese side. Europe should thereafter consider the recent experience of some middle powers in dealing with...
Perspective with Ryan Bridge: Wellington is in for a tempestuous election campaign
Newstalk ZB
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July 11, 2025
The Wellington Mayoral race was supposed to be winding down into boring town. Tory went wild, had a tipsy whirlwind on Courtenay Place. A bit of booze, a bit of dine and dashing. It was salacious, it was scandalous. As stories of late-night...
Trump threatens Canada, Brazil with steep tariffs, escalating global trade tensions
Business Hallmark
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July 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 35 percent tariff on Canadian exports starting August 1, intensifying his aggressive trade stance amid ongoing negotiations with America’s North American partners. In a letter sent Thursday to...
'Political pressure on both sides.' Lawmakers dodge blame as Texas flood death toll climbs
MSNBC
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing 'Political pressure on both sides.' Lawmakers dodge blame as Texas flood death toll climbs 05:44 UP NEXT 'The hammer he has': Trump uses tariff threat...
Canada hopes to seal Asean trade deal soon
Bangkok Post
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July 10, 2025
Foreign minister says country aims to diversify markets to blunt US tariff impact PUBLISHED : 10 Jul 2025 at 15:55 KUALA LUMPUR - Canada’s top diplomat says she aims to finalise a free trade agreement with Southeast Asian nations “as soon as...