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India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Canada's Strong Border Act will hit Indian asylum-seekers
The Canadian government introduced legislation aimed at curbing asylum claims and streamlining the immigration process while also cracking down on cross-border fentanyl trafficking. Last year, over 20,245 asylum claims were filed by international students. The countries with the most asylum claims filed by students were India and Nigeria, according to federal immigration data obtained by Global News.A total of 171,850 claims were filed last year, according to federal data. Over 32,000 claims were filed by is witnessing a surge in asylum claims from international students, with 132,525 claims filed in the first nine months of 2024. Of these, international students filed 13,660 claims. The highest number of asylum claimants holding study permits originated in India (2,290) and Nigeria (1,990). To safeguard the integrity of the asylum system, the bill — the Strong Borders Act — stipulates that claims submitted more than a year after arriving in Canada (after June 24, 2020) will not be forwarded to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).This would apply to anyone, including students and temporary residents, regardless of whether they left the country and returned, the proposed bill claims from people who enter Canada from the United States along the land border between ports of entry and make a claim after 14 days would not be referred to the IRB, according to the bill ensures that claims are only decided by the IRB while the claimant is physically present in gives Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) the authority to share client information—such as identity, status, and immigration documentation—with federal, provincial, and territorial partners through signed information-sharing bill also grants IRCC the authority to take immediate action on immigration documents. This includes the power to cancel, suspend, or amend groups of immigration documents; pause the acceptance of new applications; and halt or cancel the processing of applications already in the PROVIDES TOOLS TO TACKLE SECURE CANADA BORDERS: CANADIAN MINISTERCanadian Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the bill is meant to combat crime and protect borders."This new legislation will ensure Canada has the right tools to keep our border secure, combat transnational organised crime and fentanyl, and disrupt illicit financing," Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told reporters in Ottawa after tabling the bill would also give the Canadian Coast Guard expanded powers to conduct security patrols and collect and share information for security purposes, but does not restore the port policing system that was eliminated in the 1990s, the Global Times STUDENTS TOP CANADA ASYLUM SEEKERS' LISTadvertisementThe newly published data indicates that the number of asylum claims by foreign students could be even higher in the first three months of the year, international students filed 5,500 asylum claims, a 22 per cent increase from the same period last year, the Global Times to the Indian High Commission in Canada in 2024, India is the largest source of foreign students, with an estimated 427,000 Indian students studying in the North American month, study permit approvals for Indians saw a 31% decline in the first quarter of 2025, according to the recent set of data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Over 30,000 permits were issued to Indian students in the first quarter of 2025, against 44,295 granted in the corresponding quarter of 2024.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
/C O R R E C T I O N from Source -- Canadian Public Relations Society - National/ English
In the news release, CPRS REVEALS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS SHOWCASING THE BEST IN CANADIAN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS, issued 28-May-2025 by Canadian Public Relations Society - National over CNW, we are advised by the company that the first paragraph should read"The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is proud to announce sixty-four winners of the 2025 CPRS National Awards of Excellence, celebrating the exceptional work of public relations and communications professionals across the country." rather than "sixty-three winners" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows: CPRS REVEALS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS SHOWCASING THE BEST IN CANADIAN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS BANFF, AB, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is proud to announce sixty-four winners of the 2025 CPRS National Awards of Excellence, celebrating the exceptional work of public relations and communications professionals across the country. "On behalf of the Board of Directors of CPRS, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the recipients of this year's Awards of Excellence," said Claire Ryan, MCM, APR, National President of CPRS. "Each year, we are inspired by the calibre of submissions from across Canada and across sectors, which demonstrates the vital role strategic communications plays in our society. Our winners exemplify professionalism, creativity, and purpose," added Ms. Ryan. "We hope these awards serve not only as recognition of their achievements, but as lasting reminders of the impact that thoughtful, ethical communications can have." Presented during a gala ceremony at the ELEVATE 2025 CPRS National Conference, this year's awards recognize outstanding achievements in strategic communications, innovation, and leadership. "Not all submissions receive an award here at CPRS National Awards of Excellence, so the competition is intense," said Lisa Covens, MA, CAIP, board liaison to the CPRS National Major Awards and the Awards of Excellence Committee. "Presenting so many awards in person at the Awards Gala is a highlight of the conference for me." From bold campaigns which sparked national conversations to behind-the-scenes efforts building lasting trust, this year's winners are setting the pace for the future of public relations and communications in Canada. "Those who submit entries, and those who evaluate them, are helping define the very standards that shape excellence in public relations," said Julien Baudry, APR, MBA, Presiding Officer of the CPRS National Awards Committee. "Our profession has long been focused on managing the reputations of others, and too often we've neglected our own. Yet there is so much talent here, so many storytellers," added Baudry. "Building Trust in a Shifting World" was this year's conference theme, and attendees explored the evolving role of communicators in a time of complexity and change. From AI to activism, misinformation to media relations, ELEVATE 2025 brought together the profession's leading voices to tackle today's toughest communication challenges. The 2025 conference and awards gala were made possible with the generous support of our sponsors and partners: ChangeMakers, Notified, Leger, Cision, McMaster University's Masters of Communications Management Program, Royal Roads University, The Canadian Press and Aspen Films. CPRS National is pleased to announce the full list of winners of the 2025 Awards of Excellence: Best Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign SILVER – Simon Falardeau, Strategic Communications Consultant, "The April 8, 2024 Eclipse: Protect Your Eyes and Enjoy." BRONZE – IKEA Canada with Edelman Canada, "SHT" Best Influencer Campaign GOLD – Paradigm, Edgewell Personal Care, "Mighty o.b. Makes a Comeback with Gen Z" SILVER – McDonald's Canada x Weber Shandwick Canada, "It's a McDonald's Thing" BRONZE – GSK + Porter Novelli, "AsktoBsure" Best Integrated Communications GOLD – Town of Whitby Communications and Creative Services, "Whitby's 'Care Closer to Home' Campaign" SILVER – Proof Strategies & Electrical Safety Authority, "Your EV Deserves Better" BRONZE – University of Toronto, "U of T Communications for celebrating Geoffrey Hinton's Nobel Prize in Physics" Best non-profit/NGO Campaign GOLD – Proof Strategies & Electrical Safety Authority, "Your EV Deserves Better" SILVER – Movember Canada x Weber Shandwick Canada, "Moustache Mission" BRONZE – Lung Health Foundation and Edelman, "Our Lungs Make Our Lives" Best Use of Media Relations – Large Budget (More than $50,000 CAD) GOLD – Rethink PR and Molson, "See My Name" SILVER – IKEA Canada, "SHT" BRONZE – Zeno Group Canada, "Philadelphia Bagel Wholes" Best Use of Media Relations – Medium Budget ($10,000 – $50,000 CAD) GOLD – Mila and TACT, "Pause Giant AI Experiments" BRONZE – Securian Canada and Kaiser & Partners, "Behind the Gig: Securian Canada Insights" Best Use of Media Relations – Small Budget (less than $10,000 CAD) SILVER – CAA & CAA Insurance "Auto-Theft Strategy 2024" Brand Development Campaign of the Year GOLD – Craft Public Relations, "Atypique's Sober Dance Party, Featuring AJ McLean" SILVER – Craft Public Relations & Tim Hortons, "The Last Timbit, A Tim Hortons 60th Anniversary Musical" SILVER – Paradigm, Edgewell Personal Care, "Mighty o.b. Makes a Comeback with Gen Z" Canadian Advocacy and Social Marketing Campaign of the Year SILVER – ChangeMakers & Government of Nunavut, "Escape the Vape" Canadian Digital Communications Campaign of the Year GOLD – Zeno Group Canada, "Love Your Lunch Day" SILVER – Proof Strategies & Electrical Safety Authority, "Your EV Deserves Better" BRONZE – Novartis Canada and Golin Health x Edelman Canada, "My Krew Canada" Canadian Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Campaign of the Year BRONZE – Victoria Police Department, "Women Of VicPD" Canadian Government Relations Campaign of the Year GOLD – Town of Whitby — Communications and Creative Services, "Whitby's 'Care Closer to Home' Campaign" SILVER – Club des petits déjeuners and TACT, "L'explosion des besoins alimentaires dans les écoles du Québec" Canadian Health Care Campaign of the Year GOLD – Lung Health Foundation and Edelman, "Our Lungs Make Our Lives" SILVER – Obesity Canada, Eli Lilly Canada and GCI Canada, "Reshaping the obesity narrative: The cost of inaction and impact of stigma" SILVER – Interior Health Communications & Engagement, "Give your kids their best shot" BRONZE – GSK + Porter Novelli, "AsktoBsure" Canadian Issues / Crisis Management Campaign of the Year SILVER – Munro/Thompson & Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government, "Cold Chain Incident Issue Management" BRONZE – The City of Red Deer, "Canada Post Strike" Canadian Marketing Communications Campaign of the Year SILVER – Proof Strategies & Electrical Safety Authority, "Powerline Safety" BRONZE – Craft Public Relations, "Nintendo Switch x Maitreyi Ramakrishnan" Employee Engagement / Internal Communications Campaign of the Year GOLD – Northland Power, "Transforming Internal Communications with The Pulse" SILVER – British Columbia Institute of Technology, "BCIT Don't Get Hooked Campaign" BRONZE – Alberta Blue Cross, "2024 Employee Giving Campaign" External Communications SILVER – Town of Whitby — Communications and Creative Services, "Whitby's 'Care Closer to Home' Campaign" BRONZE – Apostrophe, "Community-Led Collaboration Project" New Product or Service Launch GOLD – Craft Public Relations & Rakuten Kobo, "The Canadian Launch of Kobo Colour eReaders" SILVER – Mondelez x Weber Shandwick Canada, "OREO Space Dunk" BRONZE – Craft Public Relations, DDMG & Tim Hortons, "The Launch of Flatbread Pizza" Best Publication GOLD – Cooke Inc., "Cooke Newsletter - Spring 2024" SILVER – City of Welland, "Wonders of Welland" BRONZE – Town of Okotoks, "Town of Okotoks 2023 Annual Report" BRONZE – University of Toronto, "University of Toronto Magazine" Best Special Events Projects GOLD – Craft Public Relations & Tim Hortons, "Tim Hortons Pet Merch Collection Event" SILVER – Paradigm, Edgewell Personal Care, "Come Alive with Hawaiian Tropic" BRONZE – McDonald's Canada x Weber Shandwick Canada, "Toronto Raptors: Power of 3's" In House Team of the Year GOLD – City of Leduc: Communications and Marketing Services SILVER – Alberta Energy Regulator: Engagement and Communication Branch BRONZE – British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives: BCCNM Communications Team Agency Team of the Year – Small GOLD – Monogram Communications SILVER – Apostrophe BRONZE – Coldwater Communications Agency Team of the Year – Medium GOLD – Casacom SILVER – Zeno Group Canada BRONZE – Craft Public Relations Agency Team of the Year – Large BRONZE – ChangeMakers BRONZE – Proof Strategies Inc. Best Sustainable Development Initiative Cooke Inc., "Cooke Newsletter - Spring 2024" Best Creativity and Innovation Zeno Group Canada, "Love Your Lunch Day" Best In Show Zeno Group Canada, "Love Your Lunch Day" About CPRS Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society is a not-for-profit association of professionals dedicated to the practice, management, and teaching of public relations and communications. Comprising 13 local societies, CPRS' mission is to build a national public relations and communications management community through professional development, accreditation, collaboration with thought leaders, a commitment to ethics and a code of professional standards, advocacy for the profession, and support to members at every stage of their careers.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
/C O R R E C T I O N from Source -- Canadian Public Relations Society - National/
In the news release, CPRS REVEALS AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS SHOWCASING THE BEST IN CANADIAN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS, issued 28-May-2025 by Canadian Public Relations Society - National over CNW, we are advised by the company that the first paragraph should read"The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is proud to announce sixty-four winners of the 2025 CPRS National Awards of Excellence, celebrating the exceptional work of public relations and communications professionals across the country." rather than "sixty-three winners" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows: BANFF, AB, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is proud to announce sixty-four winners of the 2025 CPRS National Awards of Excellence, celebrating the exceptional work of public relations and communications professionals across the country. "On behalf of the Board of Directors of CPRS, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the recipients of this year's Awards of Excellence," said Claire Ryan, MCM, APR, National President of CPRS. "Each year, we are inspired by the calibre of submissions from across Canada and across sectors, which demonstrates the vital role strategic communications plays in our society. Our winners exemplify professionalism, creativity, and purpose," added Ms. Ryan. "We hope these awards serve not only as recognition of their achievements, but as lasting reminders of the impact that thoughtful, ethical communications can have." Presented during a gala ceremony at the ELEVATE 2025 CPRS National Conference, this year's awards recognize outstanding achievements in strategic communications, innovation, and leadership. "Not all submissions receive an award here at CPRS National Awards of Excellence, so the competition is intense," said Lisa Covens, MA, CAIP, board liaison to the CPRS National Major Awards and the Awards of Excellence Committee. "Presenting so many awards in person at the Awards Gala is a highlight of the conference for me." From bold campaigns which sparked national conversations to behind-the-scenes efforts building lasting trust, this year's winners are setting the pace for the future of public relations and communications in Canada. "Those who submit entries, and those who evaluate them, are helping define the very standards that shape excellence in public relations," said Julien Baudry, APR, MBA, Presiding Officer of the CPRS National Awards Committee. "Our profession has long been focused on managing the reputations of others, and too often we've neglected our own. Yet there is so much talent here, so many storytellers," added Baudry. "Building Trust in a Shifting World" was this year's conference theme, and attendees explored the evolving role of communicators in a time of complexity and change. From AI to activism, misinformation to media relations, ELEVATE 2025 brought together the profession's leading voices to tackle today's toughest communication challenges. The 2025 conference and awards gala were made possible with the generous support of our sponsors and partners: ChangeMakers, Notified, Leger, Cision, McMaster University's Masters of Communications Management Program, Royal Roads University, The Canadian Press and Aspen Films. CPRS National is pleased to announce the full list of winners of the 2025 Awards of Excellence: Best Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign SILVER – Simon Falardeau, Strategic Communications Consultant, "The April 8, 2024 Eclipse: Protect Your Eyes and Enjoy." BRONZE – IKEA Canada with Edelman Canada, "SHT" Best Influencer Campaign GOLD – Paradigm, Edgewell Personal Care, "Mighty o.b. Makes a Comeback with Gen Z" SILVER – McDonald's Canada x Weber Shandwick Canada, "It's a McDonald's Thing" BRONZE – GSK + Porter Novelli, "AsktoBsure" Best Integrated Communications GOLD – Town of Whitby Communications and Creative Services, "Whitby's 'Care Closer to Home' Campaign" SILVER – Proof Strategies & Electrical Safety Authority, "Your EV Deserves Better" BRONZE – University of Toronto, "U of T Communications for celebrating Geoffrey Hinton's Nobel Prize in Physics" Best non-profit/NGO Campaign GOLD – Proof Strategies & Electrical Safety Authority, "Your EV Deserves Better" SILVER – Movember Canada x Weber Shandwick Canada, "Moustache Mission" BRONZE – Lung Health Foundation and Edelman, "Our Lungs Make Our Lives" Best Use of Media Relations – Large Budget (More than $50,000 CAD) GOLD – Rethink PR and Molson, "See My Name" SILVER – IKEA Canada, "SHT" BRONZE – Zeno Group Canada, "Philadelphia Bagel Wholes" Best Use of Media Relations – Medium Budget ($10,000 – $50,000 CAD) GOLD – Mila and TACT, "Pause Giant AI Experiments" BRONZE – Securian Canada and Kaiser & Partners, "Behind the Gig: Securian Canada Insights" Best Use of Media Relations – Small Budget (less than $10,000 CAD) SILVER – CAA & CAA Insurance "Auto-Theft Strategy 2024" Brand Development Campaign of the Year GOLD – Craft Public Relations, "Atypique's Sober Dance Party, Featuring AJ McLean" SILVER – Craft Public Relations & Tim Hortons, "The Last Timbit, A Tim Hortons 60th Anniversary Musical" SILVER – Paradigm, Edgewell Personal Care, "Mighty o.b. Makes a Comeback with Gen Z" Canadian Advocacy and Social Marketing Campaign of the Year SILVER – ChangeMakers & Government of Nunavut, "Escape the Vape" Canadian Digital Communications Campaign of the Year GOLD – Zeno Group Canada, "Love Your Lunch Day" SILVER – Proof Strategies & Electrical Safety Authority, "Your EV Deserves Better" BRONZE – Novartis Canada and Golin Health x Edelman Canada, "My Krew Canada" Canadian Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Campaign of the Year BRONZE – Victoria Police Department, "Women Of VicPD" Canadian Government Relations Campaign of the Year GOLD – Town of Whitby — Communications and Creative Services, "Whitby's 'Care Closer to Home' Campaign" SILVER – Club des petits déjeuners and TACT, "L'explosion des besoins alimentaires dans les écoles du Québec" Canadian Health Care Campaign of the Year GOLD – Lung Health Foundation and Edelman, "Our Lungs Make Our Lives" SILVER – Obesity Canada, Eli Lilly Canada and GCI Canada, "Reshaping the obesity narrative: The cost of inaction and impact of stigma" SILVER – Interior Health Communications & Engagement, "Give your kids their best shot" BRONZE – GSK + Porter Novelli, "AsktoBsure" Canadian Issues / Crisis Management Campaign of the Year SILVER – Munro/Thompson & Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government, "Cold Chain Incident Issue Management" BRONZE – The City of Red Deer, "Canada Post Strike" Canadian Marketing Communications Campaign of the Year SILVER – Proof Strategies & Electrical Safety Authority, "Powerline Safety" BRONZE – Craft Public Relations, "Nintendo Switch x Maitreyi Ramakrishnan" Employee Engagement / Internal Communications Campaign of the Year GOLD – Northland Power, "Transforming Internal Communications with The Pulse" SILVER – British Columbia Institute of Technology, "BCIT Don't Get Hooked Campaign" BRONZE – Alberta Blue Cross, "2024 Employee Giving Campaign" External Communications SILVER – Town of Whitby — Communications and Creative Services, "Whitby's 'Care Closer to Home' Campaign" BRONZE – Apostrophe, "Community-Led Collaboration Project" New Product or Service Launch GOLD – Craft Public Relations & Rakuten Kobo, "The Canadian Launch of Kobo Colour eReaders" SILVER – Mondelez x Weber Shandwick Canada, "OREO Space Dunk" BRONZE – Craft Public Relations, DDMG & Tim Hortons, "The Launch of Flatbread Pizza" Best Publication GOLD – Cooke Inc., "Cooke Newsletter - Spring 2024" SILVER – City of Welland, "Wonders of Welland" BRONZE – Town of Okotoks, "Town of Okotoks 2023 Annual Report" BRONZE – University of Toronto, "University of Toronto Magazine" Best Special Events Projects GOLD – Craft Public Relations & Tim Hortons, "Tim Hortons Pet Merch Collection Event" SILVER – Paradigm, Edgewell Personal Care, "Come Alive with Hawaiian Tropic" BRONZE – McDonald's Canada x Weber Shandwick Canada, "Toronto Raptors: Power of 3's" In House Team of the Year GOLD – City of Leduc: Communications and Marketing Services SILVER – Alberta Energy Regulator: Engagement and Communication Branch BRONZE – British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives: BCCNM Communications Team Agency Team of the Year – Small GOLD – Monogram Communications SILVER – Apostrophe BRONZE – Coldwater Communications Agency Team of the Year – Medium GOLD – Casacom SILVER – Zeno Group CanadaBRONZE – Craft Public Relations Agency Team of the Year – Large BRONZE – ChangeMakers BRONZE – Proof Strategies Inc. Best Sustainable Development Initiative Cooke Inc., "Cooke Newsletter - Spring 2024" Best Creativity and Innovation Zeno Group Canada, "Love Your Lunch Day" Best In Show Zeno Group Canada, "Love Your Lunch Day" About CPRS Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society is a not-for-profit association of professionals dedicated to the practice, management, and teaching of public relations and communications. Comprising 13 local societies, CPRS' mission is to build a national public relations and communications management community through professional development, accreditation, collaboration with thought leaders, a commitment to ethics and a code of professional standards, advocacy for the profession, and support to members at every stage of their careers. 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Reuters
4 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
TSX futures inch up as commodity prices rise
June 2 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock index edged higher on Monday despite lingering tariff-led uncertainty, helped by gains in commodity shares. The S&P/TSX index futures were up 0.2% at 6:13 am ET (1013 GMT). Gold prices rose more than 1% and oil prices rebounded more than $1, opens new tab a barrel. Copper prices also gained. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25% starting Wednesday. The levies add to the existing tariffs on steel and aluminum that Trump imposed when he came to power in January, deepening the global trade war. Meanwhile, data showed on Friday that Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.2% in the first quarter, beating estimates of a 1.7% gain. The spotlight this week will be on the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision due on Wednesday and the Canadian employment report, expected Friday. Comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be on tap later in the day. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday interest rate cuts remain possible for later this year, even with the Trump administration's tariffs likely to push up price pressures temporarily. Canada's main stock index fell on Friday as energy and metal mining shares lost ground. The index still posted its biggest monthly rise since November, helped by easing global trade tensions. FOR CANADIAN MARKETS NEWS, CLICK ON CODES: TSX market report Canadian dollar and bonds report CA/ Reuters global stocks poll for Canada , Canadian markets directory
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
TSX futures inch up as commodity prices rise
(Reuters) -Futures tied to Canada's main stock index edged higher on Monday despite lingering tariff-led uncertainty, helped by gains in commodity shares. The S&P/TSX index futures were up 0.2% at 6:13 am ET (1013 GMT). Gold prices rose more than 1% and oil prices rebounded more than $1 a barrel. Copper prices also gained. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50% from 25% starting Wednesday. The levies add to the existing tariffs on steel and aluminum that Trump imposed when he came to power in January, deepening the global trade war. Meanwhile, data showed on Friday that Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.2% in the first quarter, beating estimates of a 1.7% gain. The spotlight this week will be on the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision due on Wednesday and the Canadian employment report, expected Friday. Comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be on tap later in the day. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday interest rate cuts remain possible for later this year, even with the Trump administration's tariffs likely to push up price pressures temporarily. Canada's main stock index fell on Friday as energy and metal mining shares lost ground. The index still posted its biggest monthly rise since November, helped by easing global trade tensions. FOR CANADIAN MARKETS NEWS, CLICK ON CODES: TSX market report [.TO] Canadian dollar and bonds report [CAD/] [CA/] Reuters global stocks poll for Canada Canadian markets directory Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
