TV Punjab | English News Channel https://en.tvpunjab.com/ Canada News, English Tv,English News, Tv Punjab English, Canada Politics Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:55:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://en.tvpunjab.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-favicon-icon-32x32.jpg TV Punjab | English News Channel https://en.tvpunjab.com/ 32 32 Race-based hiring is the new normal at Canada’s universities https://en.tvpunjab.com/race-based-hiring-dei/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/race-based-hiring-dei/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:45:34 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27848 Ninety-eight per cent of job postings at Canada’s top universities now require DEI compliance By Mark Milke Since the first European university was founded in Bologna, Italy, in 1088, the goal of higher education was supposed to be a search for truth. But too many modern ivory towers in the West, including in Canada in […]

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Ninety-eight per cent of job postings at Canada’s top universities now require DEI compliance

By Mark Milke

Since the first European university was founded in Bologna, Italy, in 1088, the goal of higher education was supposed to be a search for truth. But too many modern ivory towers in the West, including in Canada in recent decades, have been drawn into trendy anti-reality policies, activism and illiberalism.

A key example is the rise of so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and bureaucracies at universities. Some institutions now select students and professors based on race, ethnicity or gender on the assumption that doing so will somehow make up for discrimination 100 years ago. Others attribute differing economic outcomes between groups almost entirely to systemic racism, ignoring other contributing factors.

Both assumptions are flawed, but they explain why DEI offices have sprung up like toxic weeds over the last 10 years across Canadian and American campuses.

These policies rest on the mistaken premise that group disparities can only be explained by discrimination. In reality, income and wealth in a liberal democracy such as Canada or the United States result from multiple factors: education levels, family dynamics, geography (people in rural areas, including reserves, earn less than those in major cities), the length of time an immigrant has lived in the country, and a variety of other influences.

When these factors are accounted for, more similarities than differences emerge between groups.

For example, there is an average income gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians, but that is partly due to differences in education levels and geography. A greater proportion of Indigenous Canadians live in rural areas or on reserves, where employment opportunities and wages tend to be lower. When these factors are considered, the gap largely disappears. In 2020, Indigenous Canadians with a bachelor’s degree had a median income of $76,000, while non-Indigenous Canadians earned $77,500. Among those with graduate degrees, the trend reversed—Indigenous Canadians earned a median income of $85,000, slightly more than the $83,000 median for non-Indigenous Canadians.

The same holds true for women. The four highest-earning female groups in Canada, based on ancestry, are Korean, Chinese, South Asian and Filipino—reflecting their education levels and hours worked.

Yet despite these economic realities, DEI policies continue to promote a simplistic racism-explains-all ideology. This mindset has now deeply embedded itself in university hiring practices, where race-based selection criteria have become widespread.

A new Aristotle Foundation index analyzed 489 academic job advertisements at Canada’s 10 largest universities, examining their use of DEI criteria in hiring. Of those, 477 postings—98 per cent—used some form of DEI requirement or strategy to fill academic vacancies.

The data was categorized based on how DEI principles were applied, ranging from generic statements to explicit hiring preferences based on race, ethnicity or gender. This analysis allowed for the creation of a University Discrimination Index, offering a clearer picture of how deeply DEI influences hiring decisions.

The findings are striking. Every University of Toronto employment posting and 96 per cent of Dalhousie University’s job listings mentioned or implied that a candidate’s “contribution to DEI” was an asset. McGill University and the University of Saskatchewan required all applicants to complete a DEI survey. Nearly two-thirds of postings at the University of British Columbia and 55 per cent at the University of Manitoba required candidates to submit a DEI statement or essay.

Some might argue that requiring DEI statements does not necessarily mean a university will discriminate in hiring. But that is unlikely, given the vast amount of time, money and advocacy DEI proponents dedicate to promoting race-, ethnic- and gender-based hiring quotas.

Beyond the implicit message of who is likely to be hired, some universities are explicit. The University of New Brunswick barred white males from applying for a research chair position in “quantum sensors for space” in its physics department. At UBC, nearly one in five academic job postings explicitly restricted applications to individuals from a particular race, ethnicity or other immutable trait.

Even without addressing the lack of viewpoint diversity at Canada’s universities, the core problem with diversity, equity and inclusion policies is not the desire for a diverse workforce—diversity is beneficial because talent exists in all groups.

The problem with racial, ethnic and gender hiring quotas is threefold. First, they treat individuals based on group identity rather than individual merit. Second, they assume that identity largely explains success or failure. And third, they undermine merit as a hiring principle.

The result is an anti-individual, anti-meritocratic and illiberal hiring approach at many of Canada’s largest universities.

Mark Milke is the president of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy, which recently released DEI and academic hiring in public universities: An index of university discrimination in Canada.

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Ontario’s debt is too big to ignore in this election https://en.tvpunjab.com/ontarios-debt-is-too-big-to-ignore-in-this-election/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/ontarios-debt-is-too-big-to-ignore-in-this-election/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:35:33 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27843 Ontario is in a debt crisis. Voters must demand fiscal responsibility. By Jay Goldberg One billion dollars a month. That’s how much Ontario taxpayers are spending on interest payments alone. That money isn’t going to health care, roads or schools. It’s covering debt obligations, a growing cost that Ontarians cannot afford to overlook as they […]

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Ontario is in a debt crisis. Voters must demand fiscal responsibility.

By Jay Goldberg

One billion dollars a month.

That’s how much Ontario taxpayers are spending on interest payments alone.

That money isn’t going to health care, roads or schools. It’s covering debt obligations, a growing cost that Ontarians cannot afford to overlook as they head to the polls.

With a provincial election set for Feb. 27, voters will soon decide who will lead the province and, more importantly, who will manage its finances.

Ontario already has the most indebted subnational government in the world. In the past two decades, it has balanced the budget just twice. During that time, borrowing costs have risen, and the province has taken on more debt. That debt now requires billions in annual interest payments—money that could otherwise fund public services.

Every dollar spent servicing debt is a dollar that isn’t going toward frontline services. The more the province borrows, the greater the long-term strain on essential programs such as health care and infrastructure. The challenge for the next government will be balancing priorities while ensuring Ontario’s finances don’t spiral further out of control.

Successive governments of all political stripes have struggled to rein in spending. As borrowing costs climbed, so did Ontario’s reliance on debt to finance operations. The result is billions in interest payments each year—funds that could otherwise support essential services or tax relief.

Yet election campaigns tend to focus on promises rather than fiscal realities. Over the next few weeks, party leaders will unveil spending plans to win over voters. What’s often missing in these discussions is a clear strategy for funding new commitments without deepening the deficit.

 

If Ontario is to get its finances under control, two key steps are needed.

First, Ontario’s next government should commit to balancing the budget this spring.

In the fall economic update, the provincial government projected a $1.5-billion deficit for 2025-26, with a return to balance the following year. That deficit could easily be wiped out so long as the government doesn’t dip into its $1.5-billion contingency fund. The fiscal path to balance is there—it just requires discipline.

Ontario has done this before. In the mid-1990s, facing a severe fiscal crisis, the province made tough decisions to rein in spending and restore financial stability. More recently, in the late 2010s, the government brought the province close to balance before the COVID-19 pandemic derailed fiscal plans. While the pandemic necessitated emergency spending, Ontario now needs to return to sustainable budgeting.

Second, every dollar of new spending should be offset with a corresponding reduction elsewhere in the budget.

Ontario’s debt now exceeds $400 billion, far more than Quebec’s, which has a lower debt-to-GDP ratio despite historically running deficits. Even California, a state with a much larger economy, has managed to control its debt burden better than Ontario has over the past decade. If these jurisdictions can take meaningful steps to manage their finances, Ontario should be able to do the same.

Politicians often argue that deficits are necessary to fund critical public services. While that may be true in times of crisis, running long-term deficits without a plan to return to balance puts the province in a precarious position. Interest rates fluctuate, and if borrowing costs rise, Ontario’s ability to fund essential services could be compromised. Responsible budgeting isn’t about austerity. It’s about ensuring future governments can still afford to invest in what matters most.

Households manage their budgets by cutting back in one area to make room for new expenses. The provincial government should do the same. If a political party wants to introduce a new spending program, it should identify where the money will come from—whether through savings, efficiencies or reallocation of existing funds.

This election will decide Ontario’s financial future. Without responsible policies, debt will keep rising—leaving the next generation to pay the price.

Political leaders will be tempted to make ambitious promises in the coming weeks. But beyond the headlines, Ontarians must ask a critical question: How will it be paid for?

 

Jay Goldberg is the former Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Jay is a seasoned public policy professional with a strong academic background and commitment to fostering meaningful governance and public affairs dialogue. With extensive experience in academia and public policy, Goldberg has established himself as a thought leader.

 

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Why smart job seekers still use cover letters https://en.tvpunjab.com/smart-job-seekers-cover-letters/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/smart-job-seekers-cover-letters/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:23:02 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27840 Many job seekers think cover letters are outdated, but recruiters disagree By Nick Kossovan Nowadays, landing a job requires doing what others don’t. That’s why the ongoing debate about whether to include a cover letter with an application is perplexing. As a job seeker, you should want to do everything possible to differentiate yourself from […]

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Many job seekers think cover letters are outdated, but recruiters disagree

By Nick Kossovan

Nowadays, landing a job requires doing what others don’t. That’s why the ongoing debate about whether to include a cover letter with an application is perplexing.

As a job seeker, you should want to do everything possible to differentiate yourself from the competition. The common argument against writing a cover letter is that recruiters and hiring managers won’t read it, leading many job seekers to believe it’s not worth the effort.

Nobody knows exactly what percentage of recruiters and hiring managers read cover letters or how much they influence hiring decisions. Most insights on this topic are anecdotal or based on limited survey data.

Some job seekers look for the easiest route—putting in minimal effort. But nothing worth having comes easy. Given today’s competitive job market, it’s essential to increase your chances wherever possible. A cover letter provides a competitive advantage by making it easier for hiring managers to connect your qualifications and experience to the role.

Not including a cover letter is a missed opportunity to:

  1. Pitch why you’re the right candidate for the job.
  2. Show that you’ve taken the time to understand the role and its requirements. Many job seekers apply indiscriminately, so those who demonstrate they’ve read and understood the posting stand out.
  3. Provide additional evidence to support your candidacy.
  4. Demonstrate your writing skills.

This isn’t a debate. The level of effort you put in reflects how much you want the job. Sending a cover letter—or a thank-you email (another topic for another day)—demonstrates your seriousness and strengthens your application. No hiring manager rejects a qualified candidate for including a cover letter. However, some hiring managers consider omitting one unprofessional.

Not including a cover letter is lazy. And hiring managers don’t hire lazy.

Recruiters and employers favour applicants with cover letters, if only because it shows passion and investment in the role.

A common question is whether to include your cover letter as an attachment or in the body of an email. I recommend the latter, as it makes an immediate impression when the email is opened. Keep it short (75 to 150 words) and concise. This highlights two essential career skills: written communication and the ability to articulate the tangible value you bring to a company.

Your cover letter has one job: get the recipient to read your resume. With attention spans shrinking, getting to the point is critical. Writing with brevity will serve you well throughout your career. Keep it short and simple.

[Date]
[Recipient’s first name],

I’m writing to apply for the IT Project Manager position advertised on LinkedIn. Having led Global X’s development team (12 IT professionals) for seven years, overseeing key projects from conception to delivery, I am an ideal candidate for this role.

Some of my career highlights:

  • Directed a $5.8-million digital transformation project for an air transport company, reducing lost/damaged cargo incidents from five percent to 0.8 per cent.
  • Reduced costs for a clothing manufacturer by $2 million by conducting a gap analysis of its supply chain process.
  • Implemented a cloud migration strategy for over 200 legacy applications, achieving zero downtime and cutting operational costs by 35 percent.

Call me at (XXX) XXX-XXX to schedule a mutually convenient time to discuss how I can contribute to [Company].

Sincerely,
Name
Attached: Resume

That’s it. No long-winded claims about being a “team player,” “detail-oriented,” or a “fast learner.” Employers hire based on results, not self-assessments. The key is to provide three achievements not found in your resume or LinkedIn profile.

Ask yourself: What results did I achieve in past jobs, projects, or tasks?

If writing a concise cover letter that could improve your chances of landing an interview seems like too much effort, you might need to question how badly you want the job.

Nick Kossovan, a well-seasoned veteran of the corporate landscape, offers advice on searching for a job.

 

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US to end COVID-19 vaccine conditions for Canadians at land border, international air travellers https://en.tvpunjab.com/us-to-end-covid-19-vaccine-conditions-for-canadians-at-land-border-international-air-travellers/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/us-to-end-covid-19-vaccine-conditions-for-canadians-at-land-border-international-air-travellers/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 16:14:35 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27834 Washington: From next week, the US is going to end the conditions of the Covid-19 vaccine for Canadians at international air travelers and borders. On May 11, international air travellers, federal employers and federal contractors will not have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the White House in a statement. “Due to the conditions of […]

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Washington: From next week, the US is going to end the conditions of the Covid-19 vaccine for Canadians at international air travelers and borders.

On May 11, international air travellers, federal employers and federal contractors will not have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the White House in a statement.

“Due to the conditions of our COVID-19 vaccine and the special campaign launched in this regard, several million lives were saved across the country.” It was also said that now these conditions regarding the vaccine are no longer required as we have reached a different stage.

The statement also said that the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Homeland Security are also going to end the process of requiring vaccination.

The White House also said that more such decisions related to vaccination will be communicated to everyone in the coming days.

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BCCI announces punishment for Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir after fiery altercation https://en.tvpunjab.com/bcci-announces-punishment-for-virat-kohli-and-gautam-gambhir-after-fiery-altercation/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/bcci-announces-punishment-for-virat-kohli-and-gautam-gambhir-after-fiery-altercation/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 13:52:29 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27830 New Delhi: The BCCI is in action after the fierce clash between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. The Board has imposed heavy fines on Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and Navin-ul-Haq. Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have been fined 100 per cent of their match fees, while Naveen-ul-Haq has been fined 50 per cent of his […]

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New Delhi: The BCCI is in action after the fierce clash between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. The Board has imposed heavy fines on Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and Navin-ul-Haq. Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have been fined 100 per cent of their match fees, while Naveen-ul-Haq has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee. After the match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, both players clashed with each other.

After the match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, both players clashed with each other. After which the players of both teams had to come to the rescue. Bangalore defeated Lucknow by 18 runs at their home.

Batting first after winning the toss, Bangalore scored 126 runs in 20 overs on the scoreboard. Chasing this target, Lucknow lost 4 wickets in the powerplay itself. Meanwhile, after taking the catch of Krunal Pandya, Virat Kohli looked at the stands and put a finger on his mouth, then signalled the fans to cheer RCB instead of keeping quiet.

Earlier this season, when Lucknow defeated RCB in the last match, Gautam Gambhir had pointed to the fans to keep quiet by putting a finger on their mouth, perhaps Kohli gave a befitting reply to Gambhir by behaving like this.

After this, during the 17th over of Lucknow’s innings, there was a heated fight between Virat Kohli, Amit Mishra and Naveen-ul-Haq. After which there was an argument between Virat Kohli and Amit Mishra. After this, when RCB won the match, Naveen-ul-Haq and Virat Kohli were in the mood to collide with each other while shaking hands.

After this, when Gambhir and Kohli came face to face, there was a long debate between the two. The video of this is going viral on social media.

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Go First to bankruptcy court; airline suspends all flights on May 3 and 4 https://en.tvpunjab.com/go-first-to-bankruptcy-court-airline-suspends-all-flights-on-may-3-and-4/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/go-first-to-bankruptcy-court-airline-suspends-all-flights-on-may-3-and-4/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 13:32:38 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27827 New Delhi: On May 3 and 4, air passengers who have booked tickets in Go First Airlines may have to face a lot of problems. GoFirst has cancelled flights scheduled for May 3 and 4. The airline has taken this decision due to the inability of oil companies to pay their dues. According to the […]

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New Delhi: On May 3 and 4, air passengers who have booked tickets in Go First Airlines may have to face a lot of problems. GoFirst has cancelled flights scheduled for May 3 and 4.

The airline has taken this decision due to the inability of oil companies to pay their dues.

According to the economic times report, an official of an oil marketing company said that Go First is operating on cash and carry mode. That is, airlines have to pay for air fuel according to the number of flights they have to fly every day. The airlines have agreed that the vendor can shut down the business if payments are not made.

The cash flow of Go First airline has been severely affected. More than half of the airline’s planes are unable to fly because Airbus is unable to supply Pratt & Whitney engines for the A320 neo planes that power the Airbus A320neo planes.

GoFirst airline is looking for strategic investors and is also talking to several investors to invest in the airline.

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Goldy Brar on list of 25 most dangerous gangsters wanted in Canada https://en.tvpunjab.com/goldy-brar-on-list-of-25-most-dangerous-gangsters-wanted-in-canada/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/goldy-brar-on-list-of-25-most-dangerous-gangsters-wanted-in-canada/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 13:12:38 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27824 Chandigarh: Gangster Goldy Brar, the prime accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case, is now officially among Canada’s top 25 most wanted criminals. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) listed him at number 15 among wanted criminals. This has come to light through the website of the Canada-based Bolo program, which disseminates information in the […]

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Chandigarh: Gangster Goldy Brar, the prime accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case, is now officially among Canada’s top 25 most wanted criminals.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) listed him at number 15 among wanted criminals. This has come to light through the website of the Canada-based Bolo program, which disseminates information in the public interest from various law agencies.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has recently chargesheeted Brar and his associates Lawrence Bishnoi (in Bathinda jail), and Anmol Bishnoi (last seen in California, USA), claiming that they have links with terror outfits. India has on several occasions strongly asked the Canadian government not to allow criminals like Goldie Brar to use their soil for crimes and terrorist acts against India.

India has on several occasions strongly asked the Canadian government not to allow criminals like Goldie Brar to use their soil for crimes and terrorist acts against India.

The Bolo programme’s website, which has featured brar’s photo, says the main goal of the Bolo programme is to tell the public about Canada’s most wanted criminals.

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To save electricity, Punjab government offices function from 7.30 am https://en.tvpunjab.com/to-save-electricity-punjab-government-offices-function-from-7-30-am/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/to-save-electricity-punjab-government-offices-function-from-7-30-am/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 13:06:00 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27820 Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that ‘dawn of new era’ has taken place in the state with the unprecedented pro-people initiative of changing office hours which will save 350 Megawatts (MW) of power daily and around Rs 40-45 crore from May 2-to July 15. Apart from facilitating the people, the landmark […]

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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that ‘dawn of new era’ has taken place in the state with the unprecedented pro-people initiative of changing office hours which will save 350 Megawatts (MW) of power daily and around Rs 40-45 crore from May 2-to July 15.

Apart from facilitating the people, the landmark move will also help in enhancing the efficiency of the government employees, asserted the Chief Minister while interacting with the media persons here at the committee room in the Punjab Civil Secretariat I.

CM, who set the example by arriving in his office at 7:28 am, said that this decision has been taken after taking the consent of the majority of the stakeholders in a series of deliberations. He said that this decision will act as a catalyst in saving the people from scorching heat that is expected to be witnessed in the coming months. Bhagwant Mann said that though the tradition of setting watches in accordance with change of weather has been a routine feature in many western nations but in India this historic initiative has been taken for the first time.

Dwelling more details, the Chief Minister said that it will enable a common man to do his work early in the morning without taking leave from his work. Likewise, he said that this will also facilitate the employees as they will be able to attend the social functions after the office hours. Similarly, Bhagwant Mann said that the employees will also be able to spend more time with their children who will also come home at the same time.

Mann said that this decision is likely to save 350 MW of power daily in government offices thereby curtailing the power expenditure of the government offices considerably. He said that as per statistics of the POWERCOM 1:30 pm to 4 pm is the peak hour of the power usage but as now the offices will be closed at 2 pm so it will help in cutting power usage. Bhagwant Mann said that on an average Rs 16- Rs 17 crore will be saved every month adding that from May 2- July 15, the state government is expected to save Rs 40- Rs 42 crore.

He said that the new time table will also ensure that maximum sunlight is utilized in the government offices. He said that after July 15 the decision will be reviewed after taking feedback from all the stakeholders, especially the common man. Bhagwant Mann assured the people that the state government will take more such citizen centric decisions in the coming days too for which advance planning has already been done.

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ED mentions Raghav Chadha in chargesheet in Delhi Excise Policy Case https://en.tvpunjab.com/ed-mentions-raghav-chadha-in-chargesheet-in-delhi-excise-policy-case/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/ed-mentions-raghav-chadha-in-chargesheet-in-delhi-excise-policy-case/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 12:55:48 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27817 New Delhi: In the Delhi liquor scam case, a supplementary charge sheet has been filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi Excise Policy case. In this charge sheet, name of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has also come up. Many big revelations have been made in this charge sheet of the ED. […]

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New Delhi: In the Delhi liquor scam case, a supplementary charge sheet has been filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi Excise Policy case. In this charge sheet, name of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has also come up. Many big revelations have been made in this charge sheet of the ED.

According to the ED charge sheet, Manish Sisodia’s former secretary Arvind has named Raghav Chadha in his statement.

According to the charge sheet, Arvind in his statement said that a meeting was held at the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in which Raghav Chadha, Excise and Taxation Officers of Punjab and others were present. Raghav Chadha has been named in the charge sheet but he is not named as an accused.

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Olivia Chow is the front-runner for the post of Mayor of Toronto https://en.tvpunjab.com/olivia-chow-is-the-front-runner-for-the-post-of-mayor-of-toronto/ https://en.tvpunjab.com/olivia-chow-is-the-front-runner-for-the-post-of-mayor-of-toronto/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 07:43:27 +0000 https://en.tvpunjab.com/?p=27812 Toronto: According to a new survey, Olivia Chow has gone far ahead in the race for the post of Mayor of Toronto. But still the voters have not been able to make up their minds. According to a survey conducted by the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), Chow currently enjoys support […]

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Toronto: According to a new survey, Olivia Chow has gone far ahead in the race for the post of Mayor of Toronto. But still the voters have not been able to make up their minds.

According to a survey conducted by the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC), Chow currently enjoys support from 16 per cent of voters.

With this modest increase, Chow has overtaken former Toronto police chief Mark Saunders and counselor Josh Matlow, who is getting 12 percent support. Councillor Brad Bradford and former Liberal MP Mitzie Hunter are currently backed by six percent of voters.

26 per cent of the voters who have already made up their mind are with Chow, with Saunders having the support of 20 per cent and Matlow with 19 per cent. 39 per cent of the voters are yet to decide which candidate they want to vote for and only 18 per cent of the voters say that they will vote for their candidate.

Meanwhile, a survey conducted by Mainstreet Research also shows the wind direction towards Chow. According to this survey, 26 percent of the voters are ready to vote in favor of Chao. Former councillor Ana Bailão, a close political aide to former mayor John Tory, is said to be second only to Chow with 21 per cent support.

Tory resigned in February 2023 after an affair with his own staff member came to light. Toronto’s by-election will be held on June 26.

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