Proud to share my latest for @thewalrus.ca — on how Canada’s expanded citizenship-by-descent law left some newly recognized citizens in limbo after IRCC abruptly suspended certificates and passports. Grateful to the people who trusted me with their stories.

The Walrus@thewalrus.ca · 3d ago

Ottawa recently expanded citizenship by descent under Bill C-3, but IRCC abruptly suspended 100 citizenship certificates due to “unclear guidance” over historical evidence. Journalist Shilpashree Jagannatha details how bureaucratic confusion left dual citizens in limbo: https://ow.ly/8kMQ50Zyiq5

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NWMIndia@nwmindia.bsky.social · 3w ago

We call on the media to report this important youth-led protest responsibly and oppose all attempts to prevent journalists from doing their job.

Called Congress for asking questions, presstitute for journalism, tukde tukde for wanting institutions to work, Khalistani for wanting fair crop prices. This government has now apologized twice. History's taking notes. 🪳🚜 #jantarmantarprotest theprint.in/world/indias...

India's education minister resigns in major win for youth protesters

By Saurabh Sharma and Aftab Ahmed NEW DELHI, July 25 (Reuters) - India's education minister resigned on Saturday, handing a major victory to youth protesters who had demanded he quit to take

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Generic semaglutide is now available in Canada, and for one patient, it meant her monthly bill dropped from $571 to $88.88. The catch: pharmacy supply is inconsistent, not all provincial drug plans cover it , and private insurance can still stop people from getting it. themargin.news/ozempic-sema...

Generic Ozempic is here, but getting it is another story

Canada approved generic Ozempic and Wegovy, but cash-paying patients benefit first. Here's what's slowing access for everyone else.

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I test-drove a Chinese EV to see what Mark Carney's Canada-China trade deal actually means for drivers here. The bigger question isn't the cars themselves — it's whether Canada's rebates, chargers, financing, and repair infrastructure can keep up. My latest for @thewalrus.ca

I Set Out to Test-Drive a Chinese EV. Here’s What It Taught Me about Carney’s New Deal | The Walrus

49,000 imported cars may remake our entire auto industry

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The Walrus@thewalrus.ca · 3w ago

Canada is reopening the door to Chinese-made electric vehicles, but the EV debate goes far beyond sourcing cheaper cars. Here, writer Shilpashree Jagannathan considers whether lower prices can coexist with the protection of Canadian auto jobs: https://thewalrus.ca/chinese-electric-vehicle-deal/

Health Canada approved generic semaglutide this year, which should mean big savings for patients on Ozempic or Wegovy. In practice: uneven pharmacy supply, insurers slow to update coverage, and provincial drug plans lagging behind. New story out now 👇 themargin.news/ozempic-sema...

Generic Ozempic is here, but getting it is another story

Canada approved generic Ozempic and Wegovy, but cash-paying patients benefit first. Here's what's slowing access for everyone else.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has significantly reduced the number of international student and temporary foreign worker visas issued to #newcomers. @shilpajn.bsky.social joins us to discuss her article on the impact these cuts are having on small communities lnk.to/bigstory

The Walrus@thewalrus.ca · 2mo ago

From labour shortages in Sechelt to property tax pressures in Brampton, federal immigration cuts are reshaping Canada's municipalities. Journalist Shilpashree Jagannathan examines how national policy is translating into local strain: https://ow.ly/JaLB50ZhJ24

My conversation with The Big Story is live. I spoke with Maria Kestane about Canada’s immigration cuts, and why decisions made in Ottawa are landing hard in small towns, rural communities and municipalities. Immigration is federal. The consequences are local.

The Big Story@thebigstory.bsky.social · last mo.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has significantly reduced the number of international student and temporary foreign worker visas issued to #newcomers. @shilpajn.bsky.social joins us to discuss her article on the impact these cuts are having on small communities lnk.to/bigstory

My latest for New Canadian Media: IRCC’s proof-of-citizenship wait has jumped to 19 months, with nearly 100,000 people now in the queue. The certificate is more than paperwork — it can affect passports, travel and access to rights as Canadians. newcanadianmedia.ca/proof-of-cit...

Proof-of-citizenship wait jumps to 19 months as queue nears 100,000 - New Canadian Media

IRCC’s proof-of-citizenship wait has risen to 19 months, with nearly 100,000 people in queue as Bill C-3 changes, staffing pressures and backlogs fuel concern.

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Immigration is federal policy, but its consequences land locally. My latest looks at how cuts are affecting small communities facing aging populations, worker shortages and limited access to larger labour markets. Now published in The Walrus: thewalrus.ca/immigration-...

Immigration Cuts Are Hollowing Out Small Communities across Canada | The Walrus

Business groups urge Carney government to retain foreign workers already here

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My latest for Canadian Immigrant: If Canada cuts immigration, who fills the jobs communities still depend on? canadianimmigrant.ca/immigrate/im...

Immigration cuts may ease pressure, but who will fill Canada's jobs?

As Canada reduces immigration levels, employers, small-business owners and community leaders warn that labour shortages in health care, construction,

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What happens when a Canadian citizenship application is sent to a little-known IRCC unit called Program Support? My latest for New Canadian Media, featuring @mad-adhder.bsky.social: newcanadianmedia.ca/american-fam...

American families stuck in limbo: Citizenship applicants caught in IRCC’s ‘black hole’ - New Canadian Media

Internal records show proof-of-citizenship applications from foreign nationals, particularly Americans, with existing ties to Canada being referred to “Program Support”, including files marked urgent,...

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I worked with reporter Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre on this New Canadian Media story examining how strained Canada–Venezuela relations are affecting Venezuelan Canadians seeking passports and consular services. I contributed as editor. newcanadianmedia.ca/venezuelan-c...

Venezuelan Canadians seek restored consular access as Canada weighs Caracas mission - New Canadian Media

Venezuelan Canadians urge Ottawa to restore diplomatic and consular links as passport barriers force families to travel abroad for services.

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Canada celebrates immigrant entrepreneurship. But are its systems built to help those businesses scale? My latest for New Canadian Media looks at the cost, regulation, infrastructure and distribution barriers facing small food manufacturers. newcanadianmedia.ca/immigrant-fo...

Immigrant food entrepreneurs can start in Canada; scaling up is the harder part - New Canadian Media

Halifax-based Shivani’s Kitchen grew into a $1.5-million business. Its founder says the systems small manufacturers must navigate have not kept pace with how modern food businesses grow. Halifax-based...

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Immigration may be a federal file, but its consequences land locally — in labour shortages, housing, property-tax collection and municipal services. My latest for New Canadian Media looks at why communities say Ottawa’s approach cannot be one-size-fits-all. newcanadianmedia.ca/immigration-...

Immigration is a federal file. Municipalities say Ottawa’s drastic changes are landing locally - New Canadian Media

As Ottawa cuts permanent and temporary immigration targets, communities say national policy is colliding with local labour markets, housing systems and municipal finances. As Ottawa cuts permanent and...

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Tomatoes may seem like a small grocery item — until the price jumps and families start changing what they cook. My latest for the Spec looks at what tomato prices reveal about fresh-food affordability, transit access and food insecurity in Hamilton. www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...

Tomato prices dropped. The affordability problem didn’t.

Hamilton organizations say volatile produce prices leave many residents with few options

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A Hamilton temple that began in a basement is marking 50 years. My latest for New Canadian Media looks at Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region — its growth, post-9/11 rebuilding, and place in the city’s Hindu community. Read it here: newcanadianmedia.ca/hamilton-hin...

Hamilton Hindu temple marks 50 years — after fire and rebuilding - New Canadian Media

The Hindu Samaj of Hamilton and Region began with a few families gathering for bhajans. Five decades later, the temple has witnessed the growth of Hamilton’s Hindu community, a post-9/11 arson, and in...

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This was one hell of a quirky story to work on. As someone who grew up as a washer, this is my lived experience too. Bidets aren’t luxury. They’re basic hygiene — and part of a bigger conversation on dignity, inclusion and climate. newcanadianmedia.ca/bidets-are-b...

Bidets are becoming an immigrant inclusion story in Canada - New Canadian Media

As water-based bathroom hygiene gains ground in Canada, newcomer and student advocates say bidets raise bigger questions about how Canada is coming to terms with the changing mores of newcomer communi...

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As a young reporter in Mumbai, I once stopped a senior Tata exec after an event at the Taj to ask about Tata Steel’s Corus bid. That was reporting. Briefing, conference, meet — names change. Journalists ask questions. Helle Lyng was doing her job. +

For many skilled immigrants, the problem isn’t lack of experience. It’s making that experience “readable” to Canadian employers. I wrote for New Canadian Media on a new UBC Sauder study that felt deeply personal. newcanadianmedia.ca/employers-ma... #Immigration #Newcomers #LabourMarket

Employers may not know how to translate foreign work experience: study - New Canadian Media

A UBC study says Canada’s labour market mismatch is also a “translation” problem — one shaped by hiring practices, networks, credential recognition and settlement pathways.

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In our Summer 2024 issue, @shilpajn.bsky.social told us all about University of Toronto's landmark move to combat caste discrimination in Canadian academia. this.org/2025/05/16/b...

Breaking barriers

In the heart of the city, while more than 385,000 South Asians go about their lives, the University of Toronto (U of T) has quietly set a precedent. Amid the clamour for social justice and equality, U...

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One question that should follow Vijay into office: will Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister be accessible to the press? During the campaign, he largely avoided sustained media questioning. That may work electorally. It cannot become a governing style.

The Dalai Lama says his successor will be born in a free country — not chosen by China. I spoke with Sherap Therchin, a Tibetan-Canadian leader sanctioned by Beijing, on what this means for Tibetans and the world. 📺 Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #DalaiLama #Tibet #cdnpoli

CBC News Network's Andrew Nichols speaks with Canada Tibet Committee's Sherap Therchin

Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis

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Not a sports reporter — just a journalist who played basketball for fun in high school. But chasing this story was a joy: I spoke to SGA’s trainer Nem Ilic about the MVP’s calm mindset, historic season & Hamilton roots. 🎥 www.cbc.ca/player/play/... #SGA #NBAFinals #CBCNews

From Hamilton to history: Meet the trainer behind SGA’s MVP season | Hanomansing Tonight

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history this season — MVP, scoring title, and a championship. Behind that success is Hamilton-based trainer Nem Ilic, who’s worked with SGA since 2019. Speaking from O...

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22-year-old Sahil Kumar vanished in downtown Toronto, just 3 weeks after arriving from India. His family says police claim they can’t access key CCTV, and the Indian Embassy hasn’t helped. My latest for @cbchamilton: 🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #SahilKumar

He called his parents to say hello while en route to Toronto. Then this international student disappeared | CBC News

Sahil Kumar vanished in downtown Toronto nearly two weeks ago. His family in India worry that delays, lack of security footage and silence from authorities are standing in the way of finding him.

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Trump’s second term is blurring lines between public power and private profit — $2B crypto deals, a $400M jet, and more. NYT’s Eric Lipton on CBC about what this means for global ethics and Canadian interests. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpuX... #CBCNews #USPolitics #ForeignPolicy

Trump announces deals with Qatar, including order of Boeing jets

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Told the story of a Hamilton family who turned unimaginable loss into quiet action. Nabil El-Ahmed was killed on the job. His family is now calling for safer roads — and honouring him with global giving. A trauma-informed piece I won’t forget. 🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Family of Hamilton city worker killed on the job raises money for others: 'He would have loved this' | CBC News

After Nabil El-Ahmed was killed on the job in Hamilton in April, his family launched a fundraiser in his name. They're honouring his legacy by supporting humanitarian causes and hoping to find ways to...

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My joy

I wrote about loans given Hamilton festivals for CBC. You can read it here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

3 Hamilton festivals get loans from Ottawa to help in a year with tourism uncertainty | CBC News

FrancoFEST, Because Beer, and Festitalia are receiving loans worth $320,000 from the federal government to support their growth, attract more visitors and boost the local economy.

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