A senior diplomat tells Reuters no reasons were given for MBS’ decision; He did not attend the Summit in Italy last year as well
Canada
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Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman invited to attend G7 meeting in Canada
Saudi embassy yet to confirm his attendance; Invitations to the Crown Prince and Indian PM Modi show a change in Canada’s diplomatic thinking
Brazil
Qatar Airways boosts Americas network with flights to Toronto and São Paulo
Qatar Airways expands flights to Canada and Brazil with updated and enhanced schedule
Canada
America First 2.0: Trump’s new trade doctrine could target allies first, experts say
Experts say viewing Trump solely as anti-China misses the broader global trade transformation underway
Canada
G7 in Italy: Ministers back Middle East ceasefire plan, pledge $50bn for Ukraine – All you need to know
The meeting brought together foreign ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the U.S. and the High Representative of the EU
Canada
India-Canada tensions likely to hinder immigration: Report
Canada now has only four immigration officials in India, down from 27 in October 2023, which affects the country’s ability to process visas on-site
Canada
UAE investment firm Seventy Ninth Group doubles funding to $648k for UK metals explorer amid soaring gold prices
The increase from £230,000 to £500,000 reinforces The Seventy Ninth Group’s strong commitment to supporting First Class Metals PLC’s exploration initiatives
Canada
Canada plans 20% cut in immigration targets for 2025
The decision marked the first time in years that the Canadian government has lowered its immigration targets
Air India
Series of bomb threats impacts India flight operations; Air India plane makes emergency landing in Canada, Singapore
Bomb threats also impacted an IndiGo flight from Dammam to Lucknow
Canada
India-Canada diplomatic row escalates as both countries expel senior diplomats
Canada on Monday expelled six Indian diplomats after police collected evidence they were part of the Indian government’s campaign of violence
Aviation
Qatar Airways announces Doha to Toronto flights
Qatar Airways expands connectivity with new Doha to Toronto flights
Bilateral trade
Federation of Saudi Chambers opens first Canadian office in Toronto, boosting bilateral trade
The Toronto office is expected to boost trade between the two countries
Canada
Canada to further limit international student permits, tighten foreign worker rules
The additional steps are meant to reduce immigration in response to the strains of rapid population growth
Canada
Canada’s job market slows as population growth outpaces hiring demand: Report
In the last three months, Canada’s economy has created one new job for every six workers who joined the labour force on net, the lowest rate in over a year
Canada
Canada ends policy allowing visitor visa holders to apply for work permits
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the decision will be effective immediately
Canada
Canada’s $48mn plan to protect international workers
The country’s Temporary Foreign Worker Programme (TFWP) rules aim to ensure foreign workers are protected during their stay in Canada
ADB
Canada, ADB launch $255m new fund to support private sector climate action
The fund will encourage opportunistic investments, leveraging ADB’s private sector platform and capabilities