Sri Lank, Canada to cooperate on illegal migration

Sri Lanka and Canada have agreed to cooperate on curbing the illegal migration of Tamils seeking economic opportunities in that country.

Canada to spend $ 11 million to relocate its diplomatic mission in Colombo

The government of Canada is seeking to relocate its High Commission in Colombo to a new spacious location in the city at an estimated cost of 11 million Canadian dollars.

Canadian court releases on bail four Sri Lankan Tamil refugees accused of human smuggling

A Canadian court on Friday has released on bail four Tamil Sri Lankan asylum seekers accused of smuggling refugees on a ship to British Columbia shores.

Tamil asylum-seekers may have been headed for Canada

The federal government suspects a ship of more than 80 Sri Lankan Tamil asylum-seekers was bound for Canada until it was apprehended by Indonesian authorities.
“I can’t talk about any details in intelligence reports. There are indications that it may have been destined for Canada,” Immigration Minister Jason Kenney told reporters Tuesday. “… Our intelligence and police agencies are working very hard. They are getting great co-operation from the transit countries, as we’ve seen this week.”

Migrant suspected of having Tamil link

One of the Tamil migrants who arrived in Canada aboard the MV Sun Sea last year worked as a mechanic for the banned Tamil Tigers organization, but does that make him a member?

Canada considers law to curb human smuggling

Canadian Public Safety Minister Vic Toews renewed calls Wednesday for tougher measures to curb human smuggling, amid reports the defeated Tamil rebels are regrouping in his country.

Toews said "new information" suggests that "syndicated criminal networks are organizing migrant smuggling ventures potentially destined for Canada."

Female migrant suspected of Tamil Tiger links, refugee board told

A woman who sailed to Canada on the MV Sun Sea worked for the Tamil Tigers and had a necklace that is given only to members of the terrorist group on their wedding day, a government representative alleges.

More Tamils heading for Canada?

The federal government is aware of a second group of Sri Lankans preparing to embark for Canada, QMI Agency has learned.

Tamil refugees got the Canada goose that laid golden egg

a former Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, understands the Tamil illegal refugee scam. He wrote, "There are good reasons to believe that many Tamil migrants are taking advantage of Canada's flawed refugee process."

Canada court finds Kanishka bomber guilty of perjury

Inderjit Singh Reyat, who admitted his role in helping to build the bomb that destroyed Air India Flight 182, has been found guilty of perjury during the trial of world's deadliest airline bombing that claimed 329 lives.

Canada lifts travel warning on Sri Lanka's North and East

Canada has reportedly removed the official travel warning for Sri Lanka's North and East but has advised Canadians to exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to Sri Lanka.

Canada sending former spy chief to Sri Lanka to prevent human smuggling

The Canadian government is sending a former head of an intelligence agency to Sri Lanka and other Asian countries as a special envoy on human smuggling to prevent illegal immigrants entering into the country, the Canadian Press reported Thursday.

Deported Tamil man longs to return to Canada

This undated photo shows Sanjeev Kuhendrarajah (left) and an unidentified man while they were aboard the Jaya Lestari 5. (Photo courtesy of Sanjeev Kuhendrarajah)

A man who was kicked out of Canada for his criminal behaviour and former ties to a Tamil street gang says he is determined to get back to the country where he spent his formative years.
Since getting deported to Sri Lanka seven years ago, Sanjeev Kuhendrarajah says he has tried to build a new life.

Tamils taking advantage of Canada? Facts tell a different story

The 492 Tamil refugees arrived by boat and a clamour over bogus claimants flocking to Canada because it's so easy to get in arose once again.

How about a few facts?

Zombies intercept Vancouver Tamil migrant support rally

Hundreds of zombies shuffled past dozens of protesters gathered in Vancouver Saturday to decry the Canadian government’s treatment of the 492 Tamil migrants who arrived in B.C. more than a week ago aboard a cargo ship.

Canada criticized for presuming Tamil boatmen to be LTTE activists

Canada has been criticized for concluding that a boat entering the country on Friday with 490 suspected asylum seekers might include members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Canada set to board ship carrying Tamil migrants off its West Coast

Canadian authorities prepared on Thursday to board a cargo ship that may be carrying as many 500 people thought to be Tamil migrants who have fled Sri Lanka in a bid to enter Canada as refugees.

Canada concerned that Sri Lankan migrant ship possibly carrying Tami Tigers

Canada Monday expressed concern that a Thai ship heading to British Columbia with migrants on board may be carrying the members of Sri Lanka's vanquished Tamil Tiger terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

More Tamil Ships May Set Sail for Canada, Says Expert

As a cargo ship with 200 Tamils on board approaches British Columbia’s coastline, two other shiploads of would-be asylum seekers are planning to conduct a similar voyage, a terrorism expert says.

US, Canada monitor ship said full of Sri Lankan refugees

The United States and Canada said Wednesday they are monitoring a ship said to be packed with Tamil refugees bound for Canada as they flee post-war persecution in Sri Lanka.