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Punjab CM calls for direct flights from Mohali airport to US, Canada
This initiative will facilitate the Punjabi diaspora settled abroad to visit their native places in the state in a seamless manner, he said
 "Punjab CM calls for direct flights from Mohali airport to US, Canada")
Storms kill at least 8 in Canada, leave half a million without power
The storms, which lasted more than two hours Saturday afternoon and packed the power of a tornado, left a trail of destruction in parts of Ontario and Quebec
 "Storms kill at least 8 in Canada, leave half a million without power")
US, others walk out of APEC talks over Russia's Ukraine invasion: Officials
The walkout took place while the Russian representative was delivering remarks at the opening of the two-day meeting of the group of 21 economies.
 "US, others walk out of APEC talks over Russia's Ukraine invasion: Officials")
Monkeypox spreads to more European countries, Australia, Canada
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the source of these infections has not yet been confirmed but cases seem to have been "locally acquired"
 "Monkeypox spreads to more European countries, Australia, Canada")
Canada decides to ban China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has decided to ban China's Huawei Technologies from Canada's next-generation mobile networks.
 "Canada decides to ban China's Huawei Technologies from 5G networks")
Canada's inflation hits 6.8% in April, highest since January 1991
Canada's consumer prices rose 6.8 per cent year-over-year in April, a slight increase from 6.7 per cent in March, Statistics Canada said.
 "Canada's inflation hits 6.8% in April, highest since January 1991")
Canada issues ban on entry for Putin, nearly 1000 Russian nationals
Canada has announced a ban on entry for Russian President Vladimir Putin and some 1,000 Russian nationals over the conflict in Ukraine, Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino said
 "Canada issues ban on entry for Putin, nearly 1000 Russian nationals")
Canada will deploy officers to NATO headquarters in Latvia: PM Trudeau
Canada currently has approximately 700 Canadian Armed Forces personnel leading NATO's enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group in Latvia as part of Operation REASSURANCE
 "Canada will deploy officers to NATO headquarters in Latvia: PM Trudeau")
Canadian govt invests $2.8 mn to strengthen access to abortion services
Action Canada will expand its Access Line and Sexual Health Information Hub programs, which offer accurate and affirming sexual and reproductive health information and referrals
 "Canadian govt invests $2.8 mn to strengthen access to abortion services")
Canada condemns Taliban's decision to oblige Afghan women to wear burqa
Taliban on Saturday issued a decree ordering the Afghan women to wear the all-covering burqa in public places, adding that if violated a male member of the family will be imprisoned for three days
 "Canada condemns Taliban's decision to oblige Afghan women to wear burqa")
Canada issues travel advisory for its citizens on Indian heat wave
Northwest and Central India experienced hottest April in 122 years, with high temperatures forecast to continue in May.
 "Canada issues travel advisory for its citizens on Indian heat wave")
Canada funds production of electric vehicles in zero emissions push
The Canadian government is putting in place a sales mandate that will ensure that 100 per cent of new light-duty vehicle sales are zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2035.
 "Canada funds production of electric vehicles in zero emissions push")
Canadian govt invests $423 million in EV production in zero-emission push
"We're building a world-class Canadian auto industry for generations to come, an innovative economy, and a clean, strong future for everyone," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said
 "Canadian govt invests $423 million in EV production in zero-emission push")
PM Modi to address event in Canada today; will unveil Sardar Patel's statue
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said this is a great initiative by our diaspora to deepen cultural linkages with India
 "PM Modi to address event in Canada today; will unveil Sardar Patel's statue")
Moderna to build Covid-19 vaccine facility in Canada: PM Justin Trudeau
Construction is set to start this year and the facility is expected to be operational in 2024 at the earliest, subject to planning and regulatory approvals, Trudeau said on Friday in a press release
 "Moderna to build Covid-19 vaccine facility in Canada: PM Justin Trudeau")
Canadian police face off with protesters opposed to Covid mandates
Big-rig trucks attempted to make their way to Parliament Hill as part of the Rolling Thunder rally, organised by Freedom Fighters Canada, a group dedicated to speaking out against COVID-19 mandates
 "Canadian police face off with protesters opposed to Covid mandates")
Canada to lift restrictions on gay men donating blood, Trudeau appreciates
Health Canada approved the request by Canadian Blood Services to end the policy that restricts homosexuals from donating blood for three months after engaging in gay sex
 "Canada to lift restrictions on gay men donating blood, Trudeau appreciates")
Canada introduces legislation to sell off assets of sanctioned Russians
The bill would expand Ottawa's sanction regime, which until now was limited to freezing assets and banning financial activity of the sanctioned individuals in Canada
 "Canada introduces legislation to sell off assets of sanctioned Russians")
Sebi enters into pact with Canada's Manitoba Securities Commission
Sebi and Canada's Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) have entered into a pact for mutual cooperation, exchange of information and technical assistance.
 "Sebi enters into pact with Canada's Manitoba Securities Commission")
Canada to send troops to Poland on humanitarian mission
Canadian Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand has announced that up to 150 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel could deploy to Poland on a humanitarian mission to support Ukrainian refugees.
