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Canada’s Liberal Party to elect new leader on March 9
Following Justin Trudeau's resignation, the Liberal Party of Canada will announce its next leader on March 9, says a media report.
Iran downplays Canada’s decision to declare IRGC as terrorist organization
Following the inclusion of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the list of terrorist groups by the Canadian government, Tehran has said that this decision by Ottawa has no effect on the IRGC’s increasing power and authority.
Jones stars as US win T20 World Cup opener
The United States of America, the T20 World Cup co-hosts, inflicted a seven-wicket defeat on Canada in the opener of the mega tournament, thanks to Aaron Jones unbeaten 94. Asked to bat, Canada posted a total of 194…
304 more Afghans evacuated to Canada from Pakistan
Canada has evacuated 304 more Afghan nationals from Pakistan to Toronto, the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said on Thursday. IRCC wrote on its X handle: “Today (Thursday), 304 Afghan nationals arrived in Vancouver on a charter flight…
Over 330 Afghans transferred to Canada from Pakistan
About 339 Afghan nationals have reached Toronto on a charter flight from Pakistan, says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
345 more Afghans evacuated to Canada from Pakistan
Canada evacuated 345 Afghan nationals in a charter flight from Pakistan to Toronto, The Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship authority said on Friday.
Over 350 Afghans transferred to Canada from Pakistan
About 354 Afghan nationals have reached Canada on a charter flight from Pakistan, says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Afghan Cultural & Social Association jerks into action in Canada
A newly established ‘Afghan Cultural and Social Association’ has commenced its operations in Toronto to cultivate an understanding of Afghan cultural, social and educational relations both within Canada and internationally. With aspirations to extend its reach, the association…
218 more Afghan refugees arrive in Canada
About 218 more Afghan refugees have reached Canada and their number would reach to 40,000 by the end of 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said. IRCC wrote on its X page, “Today, we welcomed 218 Afghan…
Canada to transfer 6,000 more Afghans from Pakistan this year
The Canadian government has announced a plan to relocate 6,000 Afghans who are currently living in Pakistan to Canada by the end of the year. Pakistan approved the relocation plan of 6,000 Afghans to Canada at the request…
Over 300 more Afghan refugees land in Canada
Over 300 Afghan migrants have been flown to Canada through a charter flight, Canadian government official said on Thursday. On its Twitter handle, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, wrote: “A charter flight landed in Calgary…
30,000 Canadians vacate homes as wildfires rage
Raging wildfires have forced more than 30,000 people to leave their homes after receiving a special weather alert in Western Canadian City of Calgary. Some 90 wildfires were burning in Alberta on Monday afternoon, with 23 fires considered…
Over 350 more Afghan refugees land in Canada
Another more than 350 Afghan refugees have landed in Canada and their number would reach to 40,000 by the end of 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said. IRCC tweeted: “We are proud to have welcomed over…
350 more Afghans evacuated to Canada
The office of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has said 350 more Afghan nationals were evacuated last Friday to that country. The IRCC, in a series of tweets said, the Afghan immigrants were evacuated last Friday. “The…
Aid to Afghans: Canada urged to amend criminal code
The Canadian government has been urged to amend its Criminal Code as a matter of urgency to ensure that humanitarian aid can flow into Afghanistan without any legal hitch. The call came from Canadian women’s rights activists, who…
311 Afghan migrants land in Canada
Over 300 Afghan migrants have reached Canada’s Halifax City through a charter flight from Pakistan, Canadian government official said on Thursday.
Canada welcomes 15,000th Afghan refugee
Canada has marked an important milestone by welcoming its 15,000th Afghan refugee since August 2021. So far, Canada has welcomed 15,475 vulnerable Afghans. The latest refugees arrived in Toronto, Ontario, on a charter flight with about 300 Afghans…
Canada struggling to process Afghan refugees: PM
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his country is facing challenges in processing Afghans trying to flee the war-torn country. Trudeau, whose Liberal government promised to resettle 40,000 Afghan refugees in Canada, says the takeover of Afghanistan by…
Delay in relocation of Afghans: Canadian govt under fire
The Canadian government has come under flak for delaying the process of resettlement of Afghan interpreters. New Democratic Party MP Jenny Kwan hit out at the Liberal government for requiring Afghan interpreters to meet more formalities before they…
Canada seeks ICC probe into alleged war crimes in Ukraine
Canada has decided to petition the International Criminal Court (ICC) to probe alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity by Russian forces in Ukraine. The ICC prosecutor’s office said on Monday it would seek court approval for opening…
