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Montreal declares state of emergency after floods

The order will remain in effect for at least 48 hours

Canada bans forcibly removing passengers from overbooked airplanes

Warning is not only for Canadian airlines but also international airlines flying in & out of Canda

Canada eyes double digit tourist growth from India

Canada's tourism board is expecting double digit growth in visitor arrivals from India in 2017 with the introduction of a new non stop service between Mumbai and Toronto.In the last six years number of Indians visiting Canada on leisure and business trips has doubled. In 2016 Canada received 215, 664 Indian visitors, a rise of 13.2 per cent over the previous year. " We are anticipating a double digit growth this year with the launch of Air Canada service to Mumbai from July," said Sanjeet, India representative of Destination Canada. Apart from new flights growth is also seen in meeting and incentive tour segments and self drive holidays.The Canadian government has also stepped up its efforts to attract more visitors in 2017 which is 150th anniversary of its foundation. Canada's minister for small business and tourism Bardish Chagger met travel agents in Delhi and Mumbai over Wednesday and Thursday seeking more visitors and get a feedback from Indian trade partners. " 2017 is ...

Canada witnesses surge in asylum seekers crossing from US

New statistics show that the total remains small, but the number of people detained is growing

After US, Britain; Canada weighs banning in-flight electronics

Canada, US, Britain share intelligence as part of the Five Eyes intelligence gathering alliance

Trump's border plan for Canada? So far, not a wall

The Canada-U.S. border is one of the world's most profitable with US$2 bn in bilateral trade each day

Canada keen to boost ties, seal trade pact with India

Canadian funds have invested close to C$15 billion in India in recent years

Canada judge suspended for wearing Trump cap in court

Bernd Zabel said it was a response to criticism from colleagues who 'all voted for Hillary' Clinton

Reporter becomes Canada's first hijab-clad news anchor

Massa said she became Canada's first hijab-wearing TV news reporter in 2015 while reporting for CTV News

Americans worried about a Trump victory? Canada immigration website just crashed

As odds of a Donald Trump presidency rises,more Americans appears to be looking for a way out and Canada seems to be the top choice

Sikh family-owned motel gutted in fire; racist graffiti found

Neighbours reported hearing an explosion and watched flames destroy the Tiwana family-owned Bashaw Motor Inn

Canada approves $36 bn LNG project, eyes Asia

Project is the first deal by Canada's year-old Liberal govt that goes against environmentalists in the name of country's economic interests

Canada restores its traditional UN peacekeeping role

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said that Canada is committed to re-engaging in many multilateral peace operations

Canada to US tourists: please leave your guns at home

Canada only began arming its border guards in 2006

Canada authorities thwart 'potential terrorist attack'

The investigation is still underway as the matter continues to unfold, no other details from officials were available

Fort McMurray wildfires in Canada is the costliest disaster in history: Insurers

The cost of the damage was more than twice that of the previous record-holder, the 2013 southern Alberta flood

Justin Trudeau becomes first Canadian PM to march in Toronto Pride

The colourful procession observed a minute of silence to pay respect to the victims of the June 12 nightclub massacre in Orlando

Canada passes assisted suicide bill

This move makes Canada one of the few countries where doctors can legally help sick people die

Philippine officials confirm Canadian hostage was beheaded

Robert Hall, the hostage, was abducted from a marina last September along with another Canadian, a Norwegian and a Filipino

Canada highlights Syrian refugees in bid for UN Council seat

PM Justin Trudeau announced in mid-March that Canada would seek a rotating seat on the council during the 2021-2022 term