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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
What is Canada's new citizenship bill C-3? And how will it impact Indians? Explained
As Canada works to solve its immigration issues, the Mark Carney-led government have introduced a new bill which will bring in a limit on citizenship provided by descent. The citizenship amendment - C-3 - announced on Thursday, will effectively restore citizenship to lost Canadians. Introduced by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, the C-3 will be focus on fixing "injustices" against Canadian-born citizens outside of Canada. As per the Canadian government, ill C-3 will - The current rules state that if a Canadian citizen was born outside of Canada, they will not be pass on their citizenship to their child born abroad. Furthermore, this rule, introduced in 2009, restricted citizenship via descent only to first generation born Canadians. "The current first-generation limit to citizenship no longer reflects how Canadian families live today—here at home and around the world—and the values that define our country," said Immigration minister Diab while introducing the new C-3 bill. This amendment to the citizenship bill also comes after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice deemed the existing version of the rule "unconstitutional" in December 2023. This bill is expected to benefit the Indian diaspora and other immigrants in Canada as the C-3 bill will "allow a Canadian parent born abroad who has a substantial connection to Canada to pass on citizenship to their child born abroad beyond the first generation." "It would also provide them with access to the direct grant of citizenship for their child adopted abroad beyond the first generation," IRCC added further. Which means, a persons born in India to Canadian citizens or ancestors will now be eligible for Canadian citizenship based on the C-3 bill. This bill also comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has ended birthright citizenship, impacting several immigrants in the United States. The C-3 bill is currently under legislative review and needed to be passed by both houses of Parliament to become a law. "If the bill passes both Houses of Parliament and receives Royal Assent, we will work as quickly as possible to bring the changes into effect," said IRCC in its official statement. In the Canadian parliament, a bill must pass three readings before the two Houses cast their vote. After the houses cast their votes, the bill is then passed to the Governor General for Royal Assent.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Thinking big and small to solve our housing crisis
A Minisi model is being worked on by one of the company's Indigenous apprentices. In an effort to catalyze the construction of more additional dwelling units (ADUs), a growing number of cities have established grant programs. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) fill the need for smaller, more affordable housing This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account To meet market demand and restore affordability, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) projects we need to build an additional 3.5 million homes by 2030. And towards that end, the Mark Carney-led government has announced the creation of a new entity known as Build Canada Homes (BCH) along with the ambitious target of constructing 500,000 homes per year over the next decade. While it remains to be seen whether that goal is even achievable, one has to at least give credit to the fact we're finally thinking big in support of what is potentially Canada's most ambitious housing plan since the Second World War. Back then, the federal government made a concerted effort to provide affordable, liveable homes both for men and women working in the defense industry and post war, for veterans returning home. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. And to reduce construction costs and fast-track production, these 'Victory Homes' were made from prefabricated walls and roofs, constructed in a factory and then shipped to the final location for assembly. In what amounts to a back-to-the-future way of thinking, that's precisely what companies such as CABN (which I wrote about a few weeks ago) and Grand River Modular (GRM) based out of Brantford, Ont. are trying to do. And unlike major corporate entities such as U.S.-based Katerra which embraced the modular model but went into bankruptcy after expanding too rapidly, GRM co-owner Gene Meredith is convinced that smaller companies focused on quality control can play a crucial role in addressing our housing crisis. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But in order to fast-track the approval of new homes, a barrier which has plagued builders for decades, there needs to be open collaboration between companies and community members, observes Meredith. 'That's the only way we pulled through the war recovery… so we just need to get back to what has worked in the past.' Meredith says GRM has managed to 'chip away' at past regulatory barriers by designing a modular additional dwelling unit (ADU) that is pre-permitted. Not unlike the wartime homes, their Minisi model features a single bedroom along with a common area which combines a full kitchen with living area, and a separate three or four-piece bathroom. Unlike the approach taken back then of creating entirely new subdivisions, the underlying principle behind ADUs is to build on an existing property's backyard or to create a separate living area within an existing home, thus bypassing the need for site servicing altogether. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In the case of the Minisi, it's a 30 x 13 foot detached home that costs about $150,000. For owners who are looking for an end to end solution that includes all of the permitting required, it will cost an additional $50-60,000. That final sticker price 'is about half or less than the current housing market rate,' says Meredith. 'And now incentives are coming in,' to further undercut those costs… which ties back in with the collaboration between companies and communities that needs to happen as well. In an effort to catalyze the construction of more ADUs, a growing number of cities have established grant programs. For instance, St. Catharines will provide up to $80,000 to offset construction costs. One of the biggest barriers to building more ADUs says Meredith is not only NIMBYISM, but awareness. And yet financially he says this type of construction represents a sound investment for current property owners. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Meredith says the number one 'no brainer' reason homeowners decide to build an ADU is passive income. 'In the Waterloo, Wellington regions you can typically earn $19-20,000 per year,' he says. 'And after four or five years the house is paid off.' Putting an ADU on your property also opens up multi-generational opportunities, whether it's to create a space for your kids to live in, or to downsize into so that your kids can live in the main house. By adopting a walk before you run approach, Meredith says his company intentionally started with the one model in order to streamline both the construction and approval process. And at their existing plant they can produce one home per month. 'But we're gearing up to shift to a larger facility nearby that will get us to a capacity of eight units per week, says Meredith. 'Our next step will be multi-bedroom (ADUs) and then full sized homes,' he adds. These are goals which underscore the fact that if we're going to effectively address our housing shortage, we need more small companies like GRM to think big. Mark Wessel lives in Ridgeway, Ont. and is a passionate advocate for living more sustainably at home and in the greater community. 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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Poll fraud or mistake? Elections Canada says 800 misplaced ballots in Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam, but no impact on results
5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Live Events Canada has elected a new government following the federal election on April 28, 2025, in which Mark Carney-led Liberal Party retuned to power. The winners in many ridings were decided by an extremely small margin and now in a new twist Elections Canada claims over 800 special ballots were mistakenly kept at the office of a returning officer in Metro Vancouver, specifically in the riding of Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam While Elections Canada states that a total of 822 special ballots were kept by mistake, yet it also adds that according to the initial analysis the election outcomes were not affected by the mislaid ballots. The ballots, cast for 74 other electoral districts across Canada, should have been returned to Elections Canada headquarters by April 28 at 6 pm local time to be agency attributes the mistake to "human error" and "a failure to comply with the written procedures," prompting a complete review of incident occurred after the federal election where Liberal Zoe Royer was elected in Port Moody–Coquitlam with 27,074 votes, defeating Conservative Paul Lambert who received 25,126 votes. The misplaced ballots included over 500 votes for the Port Moody–Coquitlam electoral Canada says the 822 special ballots were left in the office of the returning officer for Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam. The agency informed all registered political parties about the special ballots were for ridings across the country, including Halifax, Nepean and Vancouver Electoral Officer Stephane Perrault has asked for a complete review of the controls in place to ensure this does not happen again, Elections Canada says.'My commitment to candidates, political parties and Canadians is that when issues related to the delivery of an election arise, we take all necessary steps to resolve them,' Perrault said in a news release.
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First Post
04-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
The Week in Explainers: Why Pakistan's legal action on Indus Waters Treaty against India will fail
Pakistan is planning to take India to international court over New Delhi's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty in 'abeyance' following the Pahalgam terror attack. But Islamabad's move for recourse won't be successful. Here's this and more in our weekly wrap of the world's biggest stories read more People take a boat ride in the waters of Indus River near the Lansdowne Bridge in Sukkur, in the southern Sindh province. After the deadly Pahalgam attack, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, with Islamabad warning any attempt to stop water flows would be considered an "act of war". AFP It's been almost a fortnight since terrorists unleashed havoc in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 innocent people. Since then, tensions between India and Pakistan have been high as New Delhi blames Islamabad for its tacit support to terrorists and taking strict measures against the neighbouring nation. The week gone by also saw Canada hold its elections in which the Mark Carney-led Liberal Party was able to achieve a remarkable turnaround, winning a fourth term, delivering a huge blow to the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And speaking of elections, even Australia went to the polls on May 3 with Australia's centre-left prime minister, Anthony Albanese, winning a second term with a crushing victory over the opposition. Albanese's Labor party scored an unexpectedly comfortable win, after a five-week election campaign dominated by the cost of living and global economic uncertainty. Away from politics, also came the shocking news of a massive power outage in Spain, Portugal and parts of France. People were plunged into darkness with no way to communicate with one another and causing flights to be cancelled or deferred. But if you missed these big headlines, don't fret. We have you covered in our weekly wrap that will discuss everything that happened in the past seven days. 1) Days after the Pahalgam terror attack, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, imperilling the neighbouring country's economy. An angry Pakistan responded by terming India's move as an 'act of war'. Its minister, Aqeel Malik, has confirmed that Islamabad is now planning to legally challenge New Delhi on international platforms, including the International Court of Justice. But, this won't really help Pakistan. Read our report to find out why Pakistan's efforts won't bear any fruit. 2) While Pakistan has planned on taking India to court over the Indus water, it is also waging war against it — not on the battlefield, but in cyberspace. Since the terror attack, different hacking groups based in Pakistan have attempted to deface and harvest personal information from Indian websites. But who are these hackers? What purpose are they serving? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Read the full report to find out. Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to his supporters after losing the Canadian Federal Election on April 29 in Ottawa, Canada. AFP 3) Away from the news of terrorism, this week was also saw Canada going to the polls. Mark Carney, the former governor of Bank of England helped steer the Liberal party to a big win in the North American country, with many calling it a turnaround unlike any other. The results delivered a huge shock to Conservatives' Pierre Poilievre, who until January, was pegged to win the polls. But as they say in politics, three months is a long time. He went from being a shoo-in for the prime ministerial post, to conceding defeat as well as his own seat in Ottawa's Carleton. But how did things get so bad for Poilievre? Why didn't Canada vote for him? 4) This Canada election also turned out to be a mixed bag for Indian-origin candidates. Jagmeet Singh, who was born to Indian immigrants from Punjab, stepped down as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) after losing his own seat. In Canada's Edmonton, Liberal candidate Amarjeet Sohi lost to the Conservative Party's Jagsharan Singh Mahal. In our report, we analyse the performance of the desi candidates. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A child holds a placard at a Labor party election night event, on the day of the Australian federal election, in Sydney, Australia. Reuters 5) On Saturday, Australia went to the polls in an election overshadowed by US President Donald Trump. At the end of it all, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a second term in office in a disastrous night for his conservative rivals. Albanese's victory makes him the first Australian prime minister to win re-election for two decades. Election night was a double whammy for opposition leader Peter Dutton. The 54-year-old leader, who had hoped to end the night as prime minister, lost his seat, Dickson, that he's held for more than 20 years, ending a brutal night for the veteran politician. 6) On Monday, chaos erupted in Spain and Portugal when a major power outage occurred. Thousands of train passengers were stuck, flights were cancelled, and hospitals had to stop regular services as the electricity grid collapsed. Days later, the power is back up but the discussion on what caused it continues among the public as well as officials. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Did climate change cause this problem? Was it a cyberattack? Our explainer delves into the many theories on what caused the power cut. A colleague of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna holds a photograph of her as she is interviewed during an event in honour of Victoria's memory at a makeshift memorial for fallen Ukrainian soldiers, at Independence Square in Kyiv. File image/AFP 7) The Russia-Ukraine war continues to wage on. It has claimed the lives of countless soldiers and civilians. But the story of Viktoriia Roshchyna, a fearless young journalist, from Ukraine is bound to get you teary-eyed. After disappearing in 2023, her body was finally repatriated this February. But what her family received was shocking to say the least — fractured bones, suspected electric burns, her head shaved, and several internal organs removed. Here's her tragic tale. 8) This week also saw US President Donald Trump complete his first 100 days in office. And what a 100 days it has been. His second term has unfolded with sweeping, often controversial moves across domestic and international fronts. From ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to waging war against the country's elite university, Harvard, Trump has done it all. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD If you feel like you need a catch-up, here's a look at Trump's most controversial decisions in his first 100 days in office. 9) It's been almost eight months since Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh after she was ousted from power. Since then, the country has witnessed political turmoil. But that's not it. A recent order by the interim government to halt the issue of currency notes featuring 'Father of The Nation' Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has led to a currency crisis, endangering Bangladesh's economy. Here's more on this here. That's all from us this week. If you like how we take a deep dive into the news, you can come back to this page for more.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
The final Canada election result has a twist in the tail, Liberals on the receiving end
Just when the dust seemed to settle on the Canada 2025 federal election , a late twist has jolted the political landscape, leaving the Bloc smiling. The Liberal Party has lost a crucial seat in Quebec following a vote validation process in a dramatic postscript to Canada's 2025 federal election. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India's Rafale-M deal may turn up the heat on Pakistan China's support for Pakistan may be all talk, no action India brings grounded choppers back in action amid LoC tensions The loss reduces the Mark Carney-led Liberal Party's count from 169 to 168 seats, four short of a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The Terrebonne riding , initially declared a Liberal win by a narrow 35-vote margin, has now been awarded to Bloc Québécois incumbent Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné after a 44-vote lead was confirmed. 'One Terrebonne voter wrote on Facebook, 'We watched the results twice, couldn't believe it either time. This recount is nerve-wracking.' Live Events Elections Canada 's validation process uncovered discrepancies that led to the seat flip. Given the slim margin, an official judicial recount will be conducted, as mandated when a candidate's victory margin is less than 0.1% of the total votes cast, according to Bloc spokesperson Joanie Riopel. Sinclair-Desgagné expressed cautious optimism on social media, thanking supporters and emphasizing the importance of the upcoming recount. The outcome in Terrebonne is crucial, as it affects the Liberals' ability to form a majority government. With this, the Bloc jumps to 23 seats. "Thank you for your continued support and let's pay attention to what follows. I hope to have the honour of representing Terrebonne once again," she wrote in French. The election saw the Liberals, under new leader Mark Carney , secure 168 seats with 43.7% of the popular vote. The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre , won 144 seats and 41.3% of the vote. Notably, Poilievre lost his seat in Carleton to Liberal newcomer Bruce Fanjoy, marking a significant personal and political setback Carney is scheduled to hold his first post-election press conference on Friday at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, where he is expected to address government priorities and the implications of the recount. Elections Canada uses the validation procedure, which is distinct from an official recount, to confirm the unofficial results that are announced on election night. To eliminate any possible mistakes, each local returning officer reviews the results submitted by every polling place. "When you're talking about hundreds or thousands of polling locations and lots of results coming in, errors can happen. Whether it's something that gets misheard on the phone or somebody accidentally types in the wrong number on the keyboard," said Matthew McKenna, a spokesperson for Elections Canada. The loss in Terrebonne shows the fragile nature of Carney's minority government , and he will need to seek support from other parties to pass legislation.
