The visit marks the first trip by a Canadian prime minister to China in more than eight years, amid strained bilateral relations following years of intensified repression by the Chinese government, as cited by the HRW report.
Explaining the rationale behind the move, Carney said in a post on X that the sanctions were meant to unequivocally condemn Maduro's "grave breaches of international peace and security, gross and systematic human rights violations, and corruption."
According to Canadian officials, the pilot was preparing to operate Air India's scheduled daily flight from Vancouver to Delhi when concerns were raised about his fitness to fly. Following a "report of concern" involving a crew member, Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intervened
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) informed authorities that "Captain Saurabh Kumar reported for duty on Air India flight AI186 on December 23, 2025, while under the influence of alcohol, and unfit for duty".
Continuing its steady expansion, Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy has entered North America with the launch of its first academy in Canada, marking a significant milestone in the franchise's growing international footprint
American influencer Andrew Branca sparked outrage after mocking the death of Indian-origin man Prashant Sreekumar in Canada, posting racist remarks and anti-India content on X. His comments targeted Indian migrants, healthcare systems, and culture, drawing widespread criticism online.
Zelenskyy arrived in Halifax a day ahead of his planned discussions with Trump. His visit came amid one of the heaviest aerial assaults on Ukraine's capital in recent weeks, which left at least one woman dead and disrupted electricity and heating supplies across large parts of the city.
The MEA expressed condolences over the death of an Indian student in Canada, saying it is in touch with the family and local authorities, while the Indian consulate is providing all possible assistance as the circumstances of the incident are being examined.