SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

Canada raises study permit funds requirement to CAD 23,448 from Sept 1

International students applying for a Canadian study permit from Sept 1, 2026 will have to demonstrate that they have at least Canadian dollars (CAD) 23,448 available for living expenses (if they are headed to a province or territory other than Quebec).

The Times of India · Aug 30

In 1968, Quebec completed the Daniel-Johnson Dam to unite two river systems; 56 years later, Manicouagan still rings a 214 million-year-old crater

Completed in 1968, the Daniel-Johnson Dam by Hydro-Québec transformed the landscape of Quebec's Manicouagan River by merging two crescent lakes into a single expansive reservoir. This unique structure surrounds René-Levasseur Island and creates the mesmerizing Manicouagan Reservoir. Notably, this lake occupies an ancient impact crater formed millions of years ago,…

The Times of India · Aug 30

In 1971, liquefied clay swallowed dozens of homes in a Quebec village and killed 31 people; the surviving population was permanently relocated

Fifty years ago, a massive landslide devastated Saint-Jean-Vianney, Quebec, engulfing homes and claiming lives. Unstable soil, saturated by heavy rains, triggered the catastrophic event on May 4, 1971. Emergency services and military personnel responded swiftly to the immense destruction and ongoing rescue efforts. Survivors relocated after the village was declared…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

How the French language became a sticking point in the US-Canada trade war

The US-Canada trade dispute is not only about tariffs but unacceptable "threats" from Washington on the status of the French language, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. Washington reportedly wants concessions on Quebec's rules for appliances and instruction manuals, as well as its law promoting French-language cultural content.

France 24 · Aug 24

Mark Carney says Canada can’t accept US trade deal that would weaken French language

Prime minister praised for rejecting US trade proposal as Trump shows little interest in retreating from dispute

The Guardian - US · Aug 24

Personalization Beyond Translation: The Gap LeoList Closed Between the French Language and Experience

Most platforms give Quebec users a French toggle. Quebec users know the difference.

Latin Times · Aug 24

Why Trump is making separatism less appealing in Quebec

Trump's threats to make Canada the 51st state and the whiplash from his tariff policy have spurred an outpouring of Canadian patriotism in Quebec, a province that regularly threatens to break away and has had two previous referendums on the issue. Canadian senior political correspondent Maria Cheng explains why support…

Bangkok Post · Aug 23

Canada premier calls Trump ‘bad person’, urges Ottawa not to cave in trade talks

Canadian provincial leaders express strong criticism of President Donald Trump. They urge Canada to resist making further concessions in ongoing trade talks. Restoring American alcohol sales remains a key point of contention for provinces. Federal officials report significant progress toward finalizing a trade agreement. Tariffs on Canadian imports have been…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Quebec’s premier says Canada-US trade talks are ‘far from over’

Quebec’s premier says Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are “far from over” and demanded more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney before deciding whether the emerging agreement adequately protects Quebec’s dairy and forestry sectors

The Independent UK · Aug 20

In the 1960s, a Swedish immigrant’s family began protecting a Canadian island from urban development; after 50 years, he donated it away forever

For over fifty years, Thor Vikström fiercely defended Île Ronde against development, ultimately donating this cherished sanctuary to the Nature Conservancy of Canada in 2021. This island, thriving with turtles and unique tree species, remains a precious oasis amidst Montreal's urban sprawl. Vikström's dedication secures a lasting legacy of conservation…

The Times of India · Aug 19