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50% rise in Canadian citizenship for Indians this year

50% rise in Canadian citizenship for Indians this year

MUMBAI: Indians residing in Canada  are taking their immigration journey a step forward, with several thousands opting for Canadian citizenship, after having lived in the country for the specified duration as permanent residents. Responding to a request from TOI, Canadian authorities shared some statistics. During the 10-month period ending October 2018, nearly 15,000-odd Indians obtained citizenship. […]

Canada apologizes for 1914 rejection of Asian migrant ship

Canada apologizes for 1914 rejection of Asian migrant ship

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized in Parliament on Wednesday for a government decision in 1914 to turn away a ship carrying hundreds of South Asian immigrants. The Komagata Maru from Hong Kong arrived off Vancouver only to have almost all of its 376 passengers, nearly all of them Sikhs from India, […]

I have more Sikhs in cabinet than Modi: Canada PM Justin Trudeau

I have more Sikhs in cabinet than Modi: Canada PM Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, known for his witty repartees, told an American audience in Washington that he has more Sikhs in his Cabinet than Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The quip came when Trudeau was taking 10 questions from students at the American University in northwest Washington during his state visit to the US. During […]