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Canada-U.S. Split, Auto Insurance, Tariff Talks, Big Defense Deal and more

Desi Dispatch Edition #58

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Keyur Patel
March 29, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Hello friend,

How are you holding up with all this snow? It feels like ​winter's not quite ready to say goodbye! Since yesterday, we've been hit with continuous snowfall. Some areas have seen up to 30 centimeters already, causing quite a stir on the roads. Be careful out there, and give yourself extra time to get where you're going.​

While it’s still freezing outside, the news is heating up! From Canada-U.S. tensions to big changes in Alberta’s car insurance, there’s plenty to talk about.

Let’s jump in!

This week we are covering,

  • 🤝❌ Canada & U.S.: No Longer Best Buddies?

  • ⚖️ Canadian MP Barred from Election! 🚫

  •  🚗 Big Shake-Up for Alberta Car Insurance!

  • 💰 India Wants Tariff Clarity from the U.S.!

  • 🚁 India’s Big Defense Deal!

Weather Forecast in Alberta

Looks like winter's holding on tight in Edmonton! 

This weekend expect cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from highs around -4°C to lows near -11°C. Next week, temperatures rise to 3-5°C, but snow showers return mid-week. 

Major News for Desi Dispatch

  • 😲 A former Canadian official says Trump’s tariffs put a serious dent in the long-standing friendship between the two countries—and things haven’t been the same since! (Read more)

  • Chandra Arya has been banned from running in the next election over alleged ties to India. The political drama just got more intense!

  • 🇨🇦 Fake Passports That Fooled the Pros! 🛂 Border officials were left stunned by unbelievably realistic counterfeit Canadian passports. You’ve got to see this!

Local news from Alberta, Canada | Desi Dispatch

  • 🚗 Alberta is rolling out major changes to its car insurance system. What does this mean for drivers? (Watch video)

  • 💼 Young Job Seekers Struggling in Calgary! 😓 It’s tough out there! The job market in Calgary is super competitive, making it harder for young people to find work. (Read more)

  • 🇨🇦 Edmonton’s Electoral Map is Changing! 🗺️ Heads up, voters! Federal electoral boundaries in Edmonton are getting a makeover, and it could shake things up in the next election. (Read more)

News from India | Curated by Desi Dispatch

  • India is asking the U.S. for answers on reciprocal tariffs, but Washington isn’t talking. What’s going on? (Read more)

  • 🚁 India just greenlit a massive ₹62,000 crore deal to buy locally made attack helicopters. That’s a serious boost for the military! (Read more)

🎥 What to watch this weekend

This weekend, check out “Officer on Duty”  on Netflix!

Kunchacko Boban stars as Harishankar, a tough cop investigating a fake gold scam that spirals into a web of crime, including drug trafficking and exploitation.
Directed by Jithu Ashraf and featuring Priyamani alongside Boban, Officer on Duty is now streaming on Netflix.​

Check out the trailer below and Watch on Netflix!

That’s a wrap for this week! Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the weekend.

Whether you're braving the snow or cozying up with a good movie, make the most of it. See you next week with more updates! 😊

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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