Japanese automaker Honda is considering building its next electric-vehicle factory in Canada in a multi-billion-dollar project that might include producing its own batteries by 2028, according to a report Sunday. Estimated to cost 2 trillion yen (nearly US$14 billion), the project would represent one of the multinational firm’s biggest investments ever, according to Japan’s Nikkei
HYDERABAD - A delegation of SANA Canada chapter visited Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam and announced to hold a seminar for university students regarding higher education and employment opportunities in Canada. According to the spokesperson of SAU, a delegation of SANA Canada chapter visited Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) under the leadership of Dr. Khair Muhammad
Canada’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.8% in December, according to official figures released Friday by Statistics Canada. The figure came in lower than the market expectation of 5.9%. “Employment was virtually unchanged in December,” Statistics Canada said in a statement. “The employment rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 61.6%, as the population aged 15
BEIJING: China and Canada want to maintain contacts to bolster what Beijing called the “current difficult situation” in bilateral relations, the two governments said after talks between their foreign ministers. Relations were strained for most of 2023, underscored by accusations from Canada that China was meddling in its elections, a claim China repeatedly denied. “The
BENGALURU: Honda Motor Co is considering building an electric vehicle plant in Canada in a near 2 trillion yen ($13.83 billion) project that could possibly include in-house production of batteries, Japan’s Nikkei news group reported on Sunday. The project could be one of Honda’s largest investments, the report said. The Japanese automaker is looking at
Canada has issued new travel advisory for its citizen in Pakistan, advising them to exercise a “high degree of caution” amid prevailing security situation and threat of terrorism. According to the travel advisory, Canadian nationals in Pakistan were advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to the prevailing security situation, threat of terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Canada has issued new travel advisory for its citizen in Pakistan, advising them to exercise a “high degree of caution” amid prevailing security situation and threat of terrorism, ARY News reported on Friday. According to the travel advisory, Canadian nationals in Pakistan were advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to the
Canada announced rolling out Digital Nomad Visa 2024, in response to the changing landscape of the job market, as North American country is luring freelancers and digital nomads from across the globe. The new work visa allows freelancers to have temporary residence in Canada besides working remotely, the move aimed to end the requirement for
Canada denied reports that claimed Immigration Minister Marc Miller supported the voluntary migration of Palestinians to Canada during contacts in Israel. Communication Advisor at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jeffrey MacDonald told Anadolu that Canada is working with partners in the region to facilitate the evacuation of its citizens. He said Canada will launch a special
WASHINGTON: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he senses a change in India's tone with Ottawa after the United States warned New Delhi about its involvement in a thwarted plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader on US soil, the CBC reported on Wednesday. "I think there is a beginning of an understanding that they
OTTAWA: Canada’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly remained at 3.1% in November, as slower growth in food prices and cheaper cellular services and fuel oil were offset by an acceleration in prices of travel tours, data from Statistics Canada showed on Tuesday. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast inflation would ease to 2.9% from 3.1% in
Canada on Sunday introduced new economic incentives for beef cattle farms in order to reduce methane emissions from cows, according to a statement from the Canadian government. The new draft protocol, Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol), will incentivize farmers to implement changes that would cut enteric methane emissions from their beef
TORONTO: The dream of making it big in Canada is turning into a battle for survival for many immigrants due to the high cost of living and rental shortages, as rising emigration numbers hint at newcomers being forced to turn their back on a country that they chose to make their adopted home. Prime Minister
OTTAWA: Canada recorded a larger-than-expected trade surplus of C$2.97 billion ($2.19 billion) in October, as exports rose marginally but imports slumped, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday. Analysts in a Reuters poll had forecast a C$1.60 billion surplus. September’s surplus was downwardly revised to C$1.1 billion from C$2.04 billion initially reported. Total exports increased 0.1% while
VANCOUVER: Canada striker Christine Sinclair made an emotional farewell to international football on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on a dazzling career that saw her amass a world record 190 goals. A record 48,112-crowd at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium – renamed Christine Sinclair Place for the night – was on hand to salute the Canadian
CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures retreated on Tuesday after major exporters Canada and Australia upgraded their production forecasts, boosting the outlook for global supply. Statistics Canada raised its estimate for all-wheat production to 32 million metric tons from 29.8 million tons, and Australia lifted its harvest forecast by about 100,000 tons to 25.5 million tons. The
Nathaniel Veltman, who was found guilty of attacking and killing four members of a Pakistani-origin Muslim family with his pick-up truck in June 2021 in London, Ontario, Canada, is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan 4 and Jan 5 in the coming year, a Windsor court decided during a brief hearing. Veltman appeared before the
Another Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight attendant has gone missing in Canada following the arrival of the national airline's flight from Lahore to Toronto. Junaid Qureshi, the flight steward in question, was part of the flight crew travelling from Lahore to Toronto on Thursday. However, upon arrival, he did not appear for his scheduled return
Royal Bank of Canada reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as a strong performance in its corporate and investment banking unit offset a hit from bigger loan-default provisions. A rebound in dealmaking helped the biggest Canadian bank’s capital markets unit. Net income from the business jumped 36% to C$987 million, helped by strength
SYDNEY: Matildas captain Sam Kerr will miss Australia’s upcoming international friendlies against Canada in Langford and Vancouver because of a foot injury. Striker Kerr will stay in London with her club Chelsea to receive treatment on the injury and has been replaced in the squad by uncapped 20-year-old midfielder Sarah Hunter, the team said. Kerr