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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced members of Cabinet, following swearing-in ceremony, which included four Indian-origin ministers. (Photo: File)

Canadian PM Trudeau includes 4 Indian-origin ministers in new cabinet

Another key portfolios reshuffle was Chrystia Freeland who has been moved from foreign affairs to become Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister.

21 Nov 2019 1:21 PM

Emilie Dubois, 31, has lived in the mainly French-speaking province since 2012, completed her doctoral thesis at Laval University in Quebec City in French, started a small business in the province and even passed a language test. (Representational Image)

'It's absurd': Canadian woman told her French not 'good enough' for Quebec residency

French is the official language of government, commerce and the courts in Quebec -- a former French colony ceded to Britain in 1763.

09 Nov 2019 11:16 AM

Despite the drop in seats, Jagmeet Singh in a celebratory speech on Tuesday said his party will now be "working hard" to deliver on the "priorities that Canadians have". (Photo: File)

Indian-Canadian politician set to emerge as kingmaker as Trudeau poised to form minority govt

Jagmeet Singh, who was himself a prime ministerial contender, said he wants the NDP to play a 'constructive' role in the new Parliament.

23 Oct 2019 8:52 AM

Justin Trudeau is expected to serve another term as Canada's prime minister as Liberals are winning a plurality of seats in Parliament, according to CBC News. (Photo: File)

Trudeau's Liberals to form minority government after winning Canada vote

Around 27.4 million people are eligible to vote at one of the approximately 20,000 polling places across the country.

22 Oct 2019 10:25 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Conservative rival Andrew Scheer slugged it out Sunday on the last day of a rancorous election campaign. (Photo: AFP)

Liberals, Tories slug it out on last day of Canada election

The People's Party has situated itself to the right of the Conservatives and could draw votes away from the Tories.

21 Oct 2019 10:02 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, trying to retain power after scandals dimmed his image, on Friday said he was fighting for every vote in an election next week and conceded his main rival could win. (Photo: File)

‘Fighting for every single vote,’ says Canada's Trudeau as he concedes rival could win

Trudeau has spent much of campaign in Ontario, Canada's most populous province, which accounts for 108 of the 338 seats in House of Commons.

20 Oct 2019 9:47 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau donned an armored vest and appeared with a heavy security detail at a major election rally on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Justin Trudeau wears protective vest after unspecified threat

RCMP spokeswoman Stephanie Dumoulin said for security reasons they do not comment on security measures given to the Prime Minister.

13 Oct 2019 1:57 PM

Later on, the leader while talking about the incident said, ‘Many Canadians are told that we must change who we are to succeed. My message to you: do not change who you are. Everyone deserves his place.’ (Photo: Twitter | @theJagmeetSingh)

Watch: Voter asks Canadian Sikh MP Jagmeet Singh to cut off turban to look more Canadian

A practising Sikh, Jagmeet Singh is seen telling the man that ‘Canadians look like all sorts of people’, before shaking his hand.

03 Oct 2019 3:25 PM

When asked about US President Donald Trump and others who have mocked her, the 16-year-old activist said they likely feel their world view and interests are being threatened by climate activism. (Photo: File)

Greta Thunberg: Grown-ups mock children because world view threatened

The youth climate movement has drawn criticism from some who accuse students of overreacting and say they would be better going to school.

28 Sep 2019 9:29 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will take part in a climate action march led by Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg -- as the environment emerges as a key election issue. (Photo: FIle)

Trudeau to march with teen climate activist Greta Thunberg

Justin Trudeau, who faces elections October 21, paddled up in a canoe Thursday in Ontario to make announce he would be marching in Montreal.

27 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

New damning images of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wearing blackface makeup emerged on Canadian television on Thursday, throwing his floundering re-election bid into further disarray. (Photo: File)

Day after Trudeau's apology, new video emerges showing him wearing blackface makeup

Trudeau, 47, whose party won a landslide victory in 2015, has already been under attack for an ethics lapse and other controversies.

20 Sep 2019 12:08 PM

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a fervent advocate of the multiculturalism integral to Canadian identity, apologised on Wednesday for wearing brownface makeup to a party at a school where he taught 18 years ago. (Photo: File)

Justin Trudeau apologises for brownface makeup, says 'I'm disappointed in myself'

Trudeau also admitted to wearing dark makeup singing Harry Belafonte's 1959 hit Day O at a separate high school talent contest.

19 Sep 2019 11:44 AM

Cameron Ortis faces five charges under Canada's criminal code and its Security of Information Act. (Photo: Representational)

Senior Canadian intelligence officer arrested on charges of spying

He was a top advisor to former RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson, and had control over counter-intelligence operations.

14 Sep 2019 11:52 AM

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu returned to her hometown a conquering hero on Wednesday with a little more celebrating to do before getting back to work and setting new goals, such as staying injury-free. (Photo: BiancaAndreescu/Twitter)

A bit more celebrating then back to work, says Bianca Andreescu

Looking weary after a whirlwind media tour of New York, Andreescu said she was running on adrenaline after her win over Serena Williams.

12 Sep 2019 8:50 AM

Trudeau, who swept to office in November 2015 promising "sunny ways" and stressing the importance of gender equality and the environment, faces an electorate more focused on the economy and affordability when it votes on Oct 21. (Photo: File)

Justin Trudeau dissolves Parliament, calls for polls in October

Justin Trudeau is gunning to hold onto his liberal majority in a tight race against newcomers on both flanks.

12 Sep 2019 7:57 AM

Over 489,000 people are left in the dark as the hurricane made landfall across Atlantic Canada. (Photo: Representational image)

Hurricane Dorian makes landfall in Canada

Dorian was initially expected to hit as a Category 1 hurricane, but the National Hurricane Centre in Miami upgraded it to a Category 2.

08 Sep 2019 8:27 AM

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Dominic Barton, the former global managing director of the influential consulting firm McKinsey & Co, as the new envoy. Barton is head of the Trudeau government's economic advisory council. (Photo: AP | File)

Canada names new China envoy amid damaged relations

The arrest of the daughter of the founder of Huawei at Vancouver's airport December 1 severely damaged relations between China and Canada.

05 Sep 2019 12:22 PM

A judge has ordered Air Canada to pay a six-figure fine to a French-speaking couple who claim the airline "violated their linguistic rights," breaching the country's bilingualism laws. (Representational Image)

Air Canada ordered to pay 6-figure fine for violating couple’s 'language rights'

The couple were particularly upset by the boarding announcement for the Montreal-bound flight.

31 Aug 2019 4:01 PM

'The Central Government of China has the determination, confidence and capability to safeguard the 'One Country, Two Systems' and maintain stability and prosperity in Hong Kong', the statement said. (Photo: AP)

China warns Canada against interfering in 'purely internal' Hong Kong matter

The embassy also noted that the Chinese government is determined to safeguard the 'One Country, Two Systems'.

19 Aug 2019 6:24 PM

Dressed in traditional Indian attire, people marched from the Parliament to City Hall in Ottawa with gaiety and enthusiasm. (Photo: ANI)

Ottawa streets decked up in tricolour for India’s I-Day celebrations in Canada

Placards and banners with slogans supporting abrogation of Article 370 were also seen in the parade.

19 Aug 2019 2:30 PM

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