Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices
Canada has announced it will ban WeChat on government devices. The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as the “everything app” – like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder all in one. However Western governments have security concerns about it, mainly that the app could be used to spy on users. The BBC has reached out […]
Mahama excited about vibrancy of NDC in Canada
Former President John Mahama, who is the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 elections, has attended a fundraising lunch hosted by the Canada Chapter of the party in Toronto. During the event, he praised the organisation and vibrancy of the NDC in Canada, saying, “Most people have the thinking that […]
Deliberate Financing Key to Achieving Net-Zero; World leaders go hard at World Petroleum Congress in Canada
By Oforiwa Darko “Currently, about 600 million people are without access to electricity in Africa. Without a clear and purposeful drive towards cheaper electricity, the figure will rise to 800 million by 2030, whilst the continent sits on what shall effectively become stranded assets. Our position is that we cannot starve in the midst of […]
Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada
Meta has said it will begin to restrict news on its platforms to Canadian consumers after parliament passed a controversial online news bill. The bill forces big platforms to compensate news publishers for content posted on their sites. Meta and Google have both already been testing limiting access to news to some Canadians. In 2021, […]
No deportation for innocent international students, Canada’s Minister on student fraud
By Seli Baisie Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has issued a statement addressing a situation faced by international students with fraudulent acceptance letters. In a Twitter post on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Minister described the situation as ‘distressful’. According to him, the well-being of the affected students remains Canada’s top priority. “I understand that […]
Canada introduces visa-free travel to 13 eligible countries
By: Seli Baisie The Canadian government has introduced a new immigration policy that grants visa-free travel from 13 new countries, including five in the Caribbean. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 opened the countries to the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) program. Under the revised regulations, travelers from these 13 countries are eligible […]
Power lines down, houses submerged after devastating storms
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Power lines have been downed and houses washed into the sea after Storm Fiona battered Canada’s coastline. Officials say at least one person died after being washed out to sea in Newfoundland. Fiona was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm on Friday. Such weather events are rare in Canada, and […]
Canada continues support for climate smart agriculture
By: Joyce Gyekye Canada has announced a 300-million-dollar commitment to nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation in sub-Saharan African countries including Ghana. Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault who disclosed this to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation during his two day official visit added that Canada is also contributing 132.9 million dollars to […]
