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Business Standard
a day ago
- General
- Business Standard
Canada visa lottery: 17860 parents, grandparents of migrants invited for PR
Canada has reopened its Parents and Grandparents Program for 2025, with IRCC sending 17,860 invitations by lottery. Selected applicants must apply by October 9 Surbhi Gloria Singh New Delhi If you're looking forward to bringing your loved ones from India to Canada, the federal government on July 28 reopened the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has started issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) to permanent residents and Canadian citizens wishing to sponsor their parents or grandparents. The deadline to submit a complete application is 11:59 pm ET, October 9, 2025. What is the Parents and Grandparents Program? The PGP offers a pathway to permanent residency for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or registered Indians. Here's how the process works: • You must have submitted an interest-to-sponsor form in 2020 • Applicants are selected through a random draw • Only those invited in the draw can submit a sponsorship application • The sponsor must meet income and eligibility criteria laid out by IRCC 'Over the next two weeks, IRCC will issue 17,860 invitations to apply from the 2020 pool,' the department said on its website. 'We're working toward accepting up to 10,000 complete applications this year.' Those selected are contacted via email and must submit their applications online using the Permanent Residence Portal. Two-step application process Sponsors and their parents or grandparents must each complete a separate application: Sponsorship application: Submitted by the sponsor Permanent residence application: Completed by the parent or grandparent being sponsored IRCC requires that both applications be submitted together online. If more than one person is being sponsored, a separate permanent residence application must be completed for each. Some exceptions may be granted for those unable to apply digitally. Which forms are required? Sponsors must complete and upload the following: IMM 1344 (sponsorship agreement) IMM 5771 (document checklist) IMM 5768 (financial evaluation) Parents and grandparents being sponsored must submit: IMM 0008 (generic application) IMM 5669 (background/declaration) IMM 5406 (additional family information) Detailed guidance is available in IRCC's instruction manual, Guide IMM 5772. How much does it cost? For a single applicant, the total government fee comes to CAD 1,205 (about ₹76,000). This includes: Sponsorship fee: CAD 85 Processing fee (for the principal applicant): CAD 545 Right of permanent residence fee: CAD 575 If a spouse, partner, or dependent child is included, additional fees apply. Medical exams, police certificates, and biometrics may incur extra costs and are handled separately by authorised third parties. After submission: What to expect According to IRCC, applicants must include a copy of their invitation when applying. Any application missing key documents may be returned unless the missing pieces are submitted within 30 days. Once the application is submitted: • Applicants must undergo medical examinations • Police certificates (valid for one year) must be uploaded • Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are mandatory for all applicants aged 14 to 79 IRCC recommends keeping copies of all submitted documents and regularly checking the status of the application online. Failure to follow instructions or meet deadlines could lead to a refusal or delay in processing.
Time Business News
a day ago
- Business
- Time Business News
The End of "Certificate Not Found": How Echoworx Simplifies Discovery with Its Global LDAP Directory
Secure communication relies on certainty. In encrypted email systems, that certainty starts with finding the right digital certificate. Yet for many enterprises, the message 'Certificate Not Found' is an all-too-common interruption. Whether it's due to misconfigured systems, siloed directories, or delays in key exchange, the absence of a recipient's public certificate, like S/MIME or PGP, can halt secure email in its tracks. It stalls collaboration, increases security risks, and forces teams to resort to unencrypted communication. This persistent issue affects businesses in every sector, from legal firms handling sensitive documents to global enterprises transmitting financial statements across borders. It isn't a question of awareness—most IT leaders understand the need for encryption. The problem lies in making certificate discovery seamless, timely, and universal. Echoworx, a leader in email encryption, aims to end this problem with its Global LDAP Directory, providing enterprises with a smarter approach to certificate distribution and lookup. At the core of every encrypted message is a public key, embedded in a digital certificate. For encryption to work, the sender needs access to the recipient's certificate, often an X.509 certificate in S/MIME-based systems. These certificates are commonly stored in local directories or manually shared between users. In theory, this should be simple. In practice, it rarely is. When enterprises send email to partners, customers, or external vendors, locating a valid public certificate becomes a challenge. Many organizations fail to publish certificates to global directories. Even those who try may use incompatible formats or outdated systems. The result is a fragmented process, often requiring help from IT teams, phone calls to recipients, or risky workarounds. Without reliable certificate discovery, secure communication breaks down. Messages get delayed. Staff bypass encryption out of frustration. Some organizations disable certificate requirements altogether, trading compliance and security for convenience. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) has long been used to store and retrieve user information within corporate environments. In the context of email security, LDAP can host S/MIME certificates, allowing email clients to pull the necessary information to encrypt messages. However, as studies show, the issue is scale and reach. Traditional LDAP directories are confined to internal networks. External users like suppliers, customers, and contractors can't access or be accessed through these closed systems. While public LDAP directories exist, very few enterprises publish certificates to them. Those that do often struggle with maintenance, version compatibility, or administrative oversight. For example, Microsoft Outlook supports automatic certificate lookup via LDAP, but only if the directory is properly configured and reachable. Without a reliable global resource, this functionality falls short for most organizations. That's where Echoworx enters the picture. Echoworx has developed a Global LDAP Directory that acts as a centralized, cloud-based source for public key certificates. It solves the problem of fragmented infrastructure by offering a universally accessible repository where certificates can be published and discovered automatically. Instead of depending on manual uploads or individual directories, organizations using Echoworx can publish S/MIME or PGP certificates directly to this global service. When a secure message is sent, the system performs real-time certificate discovery. If the recipient's certificate is present, the message is encrypted and delivered without delay. If it's missing, fallback options can prompt the recipient to supply one or deliver the message via a secure portal. This process eliminates many of the traditional roadblocks. There's no need to manually install certificates, track down recipients, or intervene after failed attempts. Secure communication becomes a default behavior, not a complex workflow. Echoworx's approach reflects a broader shift in enterprise security. IT leaders are moving toward systems that automate protection, reduce human error, and ensure consistent policy enforcement. The Global LDAP Directory embodies these goals by simplifying a task that has historically been technical and unreliable. For example, enterprises using S/MIME certificates across multiple departments or regions benefit from Echoworx's automated certificate publication. Instead of relying on users to manage their own credentials, IT teams can streamline discovery, ensuring encryption happens behind the scenes. This reduces help desk tickets, eliminates failed message errors, and increases the adoption of secure messaging across the organization. Employees don't have to understand how X.509 certificates work. They don't need to exchange certificates manually. From their perspective, secure communication is just another feature of email quietly working in the background without the need for effort or training. Multinational organizations face additional challenges. Regional regulations, different email platforms, and distributed teams make certificate management more complex. Echoworx's Global LDAP Directory provides a scalable solution that supports diverse environments. Whether a team operates from Frankfurt, Toronto, or Singapore, the certificate discovery process remains consistent. This is especially important in sectors like finance, healthcare, and legal services, where secure messaging is a requirement rather than an option. By simplifying certificate lookup, Echoworx allows enterprises to focus on their business goals instead of their infrastructure. Furthermore, the Global LDAP Directory integrates with Echoworx's broader ecosystem. Organizations can combine certificate discovery with features like automated S/MIME certificate issuance through DigiCert or manage encryption keys with AWS-backed tools such as Manage Your Own Keys (MYOK). This holistic approach strengthens both operational efficiency and compliance outcomes. Echoworx is already shaping the future of email encryption. It's doing this by removing one of its most common failure points, that is, certificate discovery, making secure communication truly accessible. No configuration errors. No manual exchanges. No certificate not found messages. This solution supports the movement toward secure-by-default systems, where protections are embedded rather than optional. In a time when phishing, spoofing, and data interception remain leading threats, automating encryption at the message layer is one of the most effective defenses an organization can deploy. And while secure messaging often starts with email, Echoworx's innovations signal possibilities for broader applications. From secure document sharing to messaging portals and beyond, the same principles of automatic discovery and reliable delivery can support a wider range of communication tools. In the race to secure business communications, missing certificates are a silent but costly obstacle. Every failed lookup is a delay. Every manual fix is a risk. Echoworx has stepped in with a clear answer; its Global LDAP Directory turns certificate discovery into a seamless process, unlocking the full promise of secure email. By publishing and retrieving certificates through a trusted global source, enterprises finally get a solution that meets the needs of scale, security, and simplicity. In the end, secure communication should never depend on guesswork. With Echoworx, it no longer has to. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Girl fights leukemia for 22 months, returns to IIM-L to finish course
Girl fights leukemia for 22 months, returns to IIM-L to finish course LUCKNOW: IIM Lucknow's (IIML) students and professors needn't look far for crisis management lessons. Anjali Bharti has just turned the page on that and more --- the 28-year-old has scored over cancer and come back to finish her course after a hiatus of nearly two years. "It's a new normal. I value myself more now. I don't laugh like before; I get anxious easily, but my spirits are high to chase life independently again," Anjali told TOI as she rejoined her PGP programme. It all began in 2022 when Anjali cleared CAT and joined IIML, only to end up finishing her first year in a wheelchair after being diagnosed with stage III leukaemia (blood cancer). The Patna native, whose father was a driver and died in an 2012 accident, was confined to hospital for 22 months after eight cycles of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Health problems started within two months of Anjali joining IIML. "My appetite went for a toss. I had frequent stomach aches and fever. When I returned home during Chhath Puja (2022), my mother insisted on consulting a doctor, who broke this shattering news," said the physics graduate from Magadh University who had worked four years with the govt-run India Posts before cracking CAT. Anjali's mother did tailoring jobs to support the family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Just to be sure, Anjali consulted doctors at a specialised cancer hospital in Patna and they confirmed the findings. She was hospitalised for a month, missing her mid-term IIML exams. "Even before winters, I was wearing woollen in Sept. I was too feeble to even stand and had excruciating pain in my knees," said Anjali. She returned to IIML in Jan 2023 on the wheelchair to take missed exams but had to return to Patna soon for treatment. By that time, the cancer cells had affected her lower body until waist, and she was referred to Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. She took a chance, fought chemo cycles. Her body and mind held her up long enough to undergo a bone marrow transplant (BMT). For Anjali, it was brother Ashish who became her anchor. He gave up his UG seat at IITBHU just to be by Anjali's side. "I remember it was her birthday on Nov 20 (2023) when she underwent BMT. We were determined to get her cured. Ours is just not a story of survival but love," said Ashish, Anjali's bone marrow donor. Although the treatment was costly, support from her brother and crowdfunding by IIML friends helped. "I am alive today because of my brother who donned several hats - of a nurse, caretaker, therapist, hope and ultimately my saviour," Anjali said. The journey was difficult even after BMT, with infections creeping in. But her firm resolve paid off when Anjali was allowed to go home in March this year after living in isolation for 83 days. Anjali soon called up IIML for re-enrolment and got a positive response. "The institute allows a maximum two-year deferment in medical cases like these. Her (Anjali's) journey of battling cancer and resuming academics offers unparalleled inspiration to the entire IIML community," IIML professor and PGP chairman Alok Dixit said. Prof Suresh Jakhar, a former PGP chairperson who supported Anjali, described her journey as one of "extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination".
Cision Canada
23-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
INVESTIGATION ALERT: Berger Montague is Investigating Securities Fraud Claims on Behalf of ASCOT RESOURCES LTD. (AOT.TO; AOTVF; BHQ.F; BHQ.DU; BHQ.MU) Investors
PHILADELPHIA, /CNW/ -- Berger Montague, with offices in Canada and throughout the United States, is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of shareholders of Ascot Resources Ltd. ("Ascot" or the "Company") ( AOTVF; BHQ.F; Ascot, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in the United States and Canada. Its main asset is known as the Premier Gold Project ("PGP") in Western Canada. Between January 22 and September 5, 2024, AOT reported that after its February 22, 2024 offering of securities that it would be fully-funded to complete the construction of the PGP Project, progress through the ramp-up phase to commercial production and "steady state operations." The Company also reported that commercial production was anticipated to happen during Q3 2024, and as a result it would be self-funded for at least twelve months out. On September 6, 2024, the Company abruptly reversed course on its plans for the PGP mine, reporting multiple operational issues and suspending all operations until additional capital was raised. Following these revelations, the price of Ascot securities suffered substantial declines on abnormally high volume. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE. The Firm has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States and Canada. Contacts: Andrew Morganti, Shareholder (647) 576-7840 ext. 101 [email protected] Andrew Abramowitz, Senior Counsel (215) 875-3015 [email protected] SOURCE Berger Montague
Business Wire
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FHLB Dallas and Members Award More Than $1.2M to 42 Community Organizations
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than $1.2 million in funding was awarded to 42 community-based organizations by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and 34 member institutions. FHLB Dallas members provided $208,500 in funding, and FHLB Dallas contributed $1 million in match-funding through its annual Partnership Grant Program (PGP). 'With its 5:1 matching funds, our Partnership Grant Program offers a boost in funding for nonprofits around our District, especially those that operate with minimal resources,' said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment Share Under the program, FHLB Dallas member institutions contribute $500 to $5,000 to a nonprofit, which FHLB Dallas matches at a 5:1 ratio to provide a match of up to $25,000 to the organization per member. The awards help promote and strengthen relationships between community-based nonprofits and FHLB Dallas members. The grants are provided through member institutions and are not directly available to the public. View the 2025 award recipients. 'With its 5:1 matching funds, our Partnership Grant Program offers a boost in funding for nonprofits around our District, especially those that operate with minimal resources,' said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. 'It's an effective way to help small to midsized organizations that often make an outsized impact on the communities they serve.' The PGP may be used for: Organizational capacity building Assistance with applying for grants and other funding sources Research and studies Contractual services Social services For more information about the 2025 PGP grants and other FHLB Dallas community investment products and programs, please visit About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $109.9 billion as of March 31, 2025, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit
