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India Today
24-06-2025
- India Today
Indian-origin woman's body found in Canada landfill, live-in partner charged
The police in Canada's Ontario province has charged the live-in partner of Indian-origin woman Shalini Singh after human remains found at a landfill were confirmed to be of the 40-year-old woman. Singh was reported missing by her family on December 10 last to the Hamilton police statement, the man, identified as Jeffery Smith, was charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human police found some partial human remains at the landfill last month. Detective Sergeant Daryl Reid said that DNA analysis determined the human remains were those of Shalini Singh, according to a Global News report. Smith reportedly has a history of violent behaviour and once also attacked his mother. Despite this, Singh had previously supported his release from mental health care, citing her experience in the began searching the Glanbrook Landfill site in Caledonia, Ontario, near Hamilton, on February 24 in connection with Singh's disappearance. On May 21, they discovered partial human remains at the the police arrested Jeffrey Smith, 42, who was her live-in police believed the woman was killed on December 4 last year after she spoke to her mother, Anita Singh, over the phone in the apartment where she lived with SINGH WAS VICTIM OF FOUL PLAY: POLICEadvertisementInvestigators said that at the time of her disappearance, Singh was living with her "common-law" boyfriend at a downtown Hamilton apartment building. According to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, a "common-law partner" is defined as an individual who has lived with another person in a conjugal relationship for a minimum of 12 continuous to the police, the duo were together for five to seven years. Smith was known to police for previous incidents before Singh disappeared, but police were "never called in their affairs at all," Detective Sergeant Reid said."As the investigation unfolded, evidence suggested that Shalini Singh was the victim of foul play and may have been removed from her building (her remains) by way of the garbage disposal system," Global News quoted Reid as theorised early on, after reviewing hundreds of hours of surveillance footage, that Singh never left the building alive after December 4 and could've been killed soon after. They traced the building's garbage from that time period to the Glanbrook landfill, according to a report in months of combing through garbage, police officers found the human remains on May ALERTED COURT OF POTENTIAL HIGH-LEVEL THREATSmith has a history of assault, as outlined in a 2023 Court of Appeal ruling in a separate case. That case involved St Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, which opposed the Ontario Review Board's decision to release Smith into the community without supervision, CBC board reviews cases of people found not criminally 2012, Smith faced charges of attacking his mother and assaulting a neighbour, but was later deemed not criminally responsible because of a mental illness, CBC reported, citing the Court of 2022, the Ontario Review Board considered granting him absolute discharge, meaning his mental health care wouldn't be overseen by St Joseph's Forensic Outpatient Program, the Court of Appeal's decision hospital, Smith's treating psychiatrist, and the Crown were all opposed, agreeing that "Smith posed a significant threat to the safety of the public and should therefore remain under the board's supervision," said the Court of Appeal, which summarised the proceedings, according to the CBC who was a mental healthcare worker, had backed Smith's testified to her experience working in the mental health field and knowledge of Smith's medications, said the Court of Appeal.- Ends advertisement
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Indian-origin woman's remains found in Canadian landfill, partner charged with murder
The remains found in a Canadian landfill in May belong to an Indian-origin woman who went missing last year, and her partner has been charged with second-degree murder, police said on Monday. Shalini Singh, 40, was reported missing by her family on December 10 last year. (Sourced) Shalini Singh, 40, was reported missing by her family on December 10, 2024, Hamilton Police said in a statement. A mental health care worker, Singh last spoke with her family on December 4 and was last seen entering her apartment in Hamilton city two days before that. Investigations revealed that Singh was a victim of 'foul play' and police found that she had been removed from her residence through the building's garbage disposal system. After identifying the landfill where the garbage from the building is disposed, police located partial human remains there on May 21. DNA testing at the Centre of Forensic Sciences confirmed last week that the remains recovered by police were Singh's, the statement said. Based on these results and the evidence collected during the investigation, 42-year-old Jeffery Smith of Burlington was arrested last Friday. According to the police statement, Smith, who was Singh's common-law partner at the time of her death, has been charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains. A common-law partner is someone who has been living with a person for at least 12 consecutive months, according to the official site of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. Smith appeared in court on Saturday. 'The search of the landfill site is ongoing, and it has been estimated that the search of the target area will be completed by June 27,' the police statement said. Police have urged people with any information that could assist with the investigation to contact them.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Foreign workers in Canada can still switch jobs while waiting for new work permits
Foreign nationals holding employer-specific work permits in Canada will continue to benefit from a temporary policy that allows them to change jobs or occupations without waiting for a new work permit. The policy, originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, was updated on May 27, 2025, according to a report by CIC News. Under the updated public policy from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), workers with closed work permits can request permission to begin a new job while their application for a new work permit is still being processed. Normally, these workers would have to wait until their new permit is approved before starting any new employment. To qualify, applicants must meet several conditions: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Roteirizador Pathfind - O planejador de rotas mais completo do mercado Sistema TMS embarcador Saiba Mais Undo They must be in Canada with valid temporary resident status. They must have submitted a work permit or work permit extension application. They must have been authorized to work when they applied. They must intend to work in the position and with the employer stated in the new job offer As per the CIC News report, once these conditions are met, the applicant can request to be considered under the temporary public policy. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will confirm eligibility by email, usually within 10 to 15 days. Only after receiving this confirmation can the worker begin the new job. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) The revised policy replaces the original version introduced in May 2020. The main change is the removal of the exemption from submitting biometrics, which was part of the earlier policy. The current policy remains in effect until further notice but may be withdrawn without warning.
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Canada launch new express entry draw for workers to reduce labour shortage
Canada don launch new categories for di express entry draw for workers and also add to di list of occupations wia pipo fit apply to work and permanent residence. Di immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) bin reveal say di new category for di 2025 Express Entry draws na to address di shortage of labour skills for Canada economy. IRCC say dis new announcement na to focus on di federal economic class wia dem go invite candidates wey get experience to work for Canada to apply for permanent residence. Express Entry na Canada flagship application management system for dose wey wan permanently migrate to Canada through di federal skilled worker program, di federal skilled trades program and di Canadian Experience Class. According to IRCC, immigration dey account for almost 100% of Canada labour force growth and e dey help dem to address labour shortages for important sectors. For 2023, IRCC bin introduce category-based selection to target specific occupations and skills wey dey for high demand and dis 2025 system na to torchlight on issues of labor shortages, demographic goals, and Canada bilingual identity. Sectors wey dey involved Na some key sectors Canada dey target to strengthen dia work system and include some occupations wey dem need for di kontri so pipo wey dey japa come di kontri go fit apply. Canada wan strengthen dia Francophone immigration target and dem go invite candidates wey get strong French language skills. Dem go also invite candidates wey get work experience for fields like: For June 2022, di govment of Canada bin make changes to di Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to allow for selection of immigrants based on key attributes wey go support dia economy. Canada say dis priorities go help dem maintain di focus on bringing workers wey get skills to contribute to Canada future and den transition more temporary residents to permanent residence. Meanwhile, for early 2025, Canada launch four new permanent residency (PR) pathways despite say dem reduce dia kontri annual immigration targets. Dem design dis new programs to address labour shortages, encourage language diversity, and meet di caregiving and economic needs of Canada communities, Canadian authorities tok. Bifor now, Canada don introduce different policies for dia immigration system wey go affect pipo wey go japa come di kontri. Canada Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Honourable Marc Miller, say Canada dey build a dynamic workforce wit workers and professionals from fields wey dey in high demands for di kontri. "Our approach dey ensure say immigration remain a key driver of Canada growth, to help businesses grow and support communities across di kontri."
