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Canada to provide Ukraine with $398 mn loan amid Russian military operation

The Ukrainian Finance Ministry said it had signed a $398 million loan agreement with the Canadian government amid the Russian military operation.

Suspect arrested for murder of Indian college student in Toronto subway

The victim, who hailed from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, had moved to Canada in January to pursue higher education, according to his family

Ukraine war: Canada imposes new sanctions on Russian defence sector

These entities have provided indirect or direct support to the Russian military

Family of student killed in Canada seeks govt help to travel to Toronto

It has been over 48 hours but the family, which lives in Rajendra Nagar area of Ghaziabad, bordering the national capital, is yet to hear from government officials for any assistance

Indian student shot dead in Toronto, EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed grief at the killing of a 21-year old Indian student in Toronto who succumbed to his injuries after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.

Canada to increase military expenditures by $6.4 bn in next 5 years

Canada intends to increase military spending by some USD 6.4 billion (CAD 8 billion) over the next five years, the Department of Finance announced in the Federal Budget.

Ukraine conflict, climate action play major role in Canada's 2022 budget

Canada, which was the first Western country to recognise Ukraine's independence in 1991, has committed about $953 million to support Ukraine and its people

Canadian consumer expectations for inflation reach record levels: Survey

Survey respondents expressed the belief that three main issues were making inflation harder to control: supply chain issues, the persistence of the pandemic and high government spending.

Half of Canadian firms affected by conflict in Ukraine: Survey

Roughly half of Canadian firms expected to be affected by the conflict in Ukraine, results from a special business survey in March have showed.

MakerMax develops testing devices, algorithms to tackle battery fires

Canada-based startup MakerMax said it has developed testing devices and algorithms that can arrest battery fires and consequent loss of property and lives

Indians top as Canada admits 108,000 new immigrants in 1st quarter

In 2021, nearly 100,000 Indians became permanent residents of Canada as the country admitted a record 405,000 new immigrants in its history.

Canada's GDP grew 0.2% in Jan, 0.8% rise expected for February

Overall, nine of 20 industrial sectors increased in January

After Sebi diktat, Canada FPIs likely to knock on Finance Ministry's door

Canada ranks seventh in terms of FPI investments into India, the total being Rs 1.7 trillion as of February 28 this year.

Trudeau warns of 'difficult time,' food shortages due to Covid-19

Earlier this month, Canada's state statistics agency announced that the country's economy fell well short of anticipated growth rates

Canada advancing small nuclear reactors to reduce greenhouse emissions

According to the Canadian Nuclear Association, about 15 percent of Canada's electricity comes from nuclear power, with 19 reactors mostly in Ontario providing 13.5 GWe of power capacity.

Canada selects the F-35 and starts talks with Lockheed Martin

Canada is planning to buy 88 new fighter jets to replace its CF-18s.

Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup finals for first time in 36 years

Canada men's football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals for only the second time ever with a 4-0 rout of Jamaica. The nation's only previous appearance in the tournament was 1986 in Mexico.

Canada: Tentative deal to keep Trudeau's Liberal party in power until 2025

The official said the agreement still needed approval from NDP lawmakers but the leadership of both parties had signed off

Canada's chief health officer calls for getting Covid booster shot

Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, has called for more people to get the booster dose against Covid-19 as the country has started easing restrictions

India boosts fertiliser imports from Canada, Israel as Russian supply hit

India is boosting fertiliser imports from nations including Canada and Israel to ensure sufficient supplies for the coming summer sowing season