Uday Rana
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Uday Rana is a journalist whose work focuses on labour, immigration and foreign affairs. He has told stories across two different continents and two different countries in print, digital, television and radio outlets. While he enjoys long-form writing most of all, he has also developed his skills as a multimedia journalist.
His work has appeared in the BBC, the Ottawa Citizen and Asia Democracy Network before joining Global News in 2023.
He speaks, reads and writes four languages – English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi. He started his career in journalism in India, working first for the Times of India and then CNN-News18. He covered topics such as conflict, human rights issues, the rise of Hindu nationalism, foreign policy and climate change.
Prior to joining Global News, he has worked with top Canadian news organizations, such as the Globe and Mail and the CBC. His work at the Globe and Mail, which focused on the experiences of racialized immigrants in and around Toronto, was nominated for a National Newspaper Award and a Digital Publishing Award.
Uday has written on everything from conflict in South Asia, businesses in the Greater Toronto Area, immigrants across Canada, human rights, climate change, healthcare, education, racial justice, politics, labour policy, LGTBQ issues, to a lot of things in between.
He has also worked in business news with the Globe’s ‘Report on Business’, investigative journalism with the Globe and Mail, and broadcast news with the CBC.
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These Canadians are ditching their cars for bicycles – even in the winterThe cost of owning and driving a car in Canada is not worth it for many Canadians, who are ditching their automobiles in favour of bicycles — even in the winter months.CanadaJan 13
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Migrant farm workers are taking Ottawa to court over EI. Here’s why.A new-class lawsuit taking the federal government to court is arguing that the genesis of tied work permits racist and deprives migrant workers of rights and benefits.CanadaJan 12
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After a year of disasters, where should Ottawa’s climate policy go in 2024?According to data from Natural Resources Canada, the country saw a total of 6,174 fires as of Sept. 6. A total of 232,209 people were forced from their homes.CanadaJan 1
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Gloomy weather got you down? How to navigate seasonal affective disorderExperts say the stress of the holiday season, which can be a difficult time for many for different reasons, can have a compounding effect on SAD.CanadaDec 29, 2023
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The Trudeau Liberals had a tough year. What will they do in 2024?Domestically, experts agree that the rising cost of living and the housing crisis were what turned some voters against the Liberals.CanadaDec 27, 2023
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What’s open and what’s closed across Canada on Christmas?Most big grocery stores across Canada will remain closed for all of Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Loblaws, Walmart, Longo's, Metro and Costco will all remain closed.CanadaDec 25, 2023
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Strawberry box homes? How Ottawa plans to make an old strategy newAt the heart of the Second World War-era policy is the ‘Strawberry-box home’ or ‘Victory home’, a type of house built for returning war veterans and their families.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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‘Enough is enough’: Ottawa hikes student visa financial onus, threatens limitsImmigration Minister Marc Miller said ahead of September 2024, the federal government would consider "significantly limiting visas" for international students.CanadaDec 7, 2023
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Canada’s oil and gas emissions cap is here. How does it work?Canada’s emissions cap, which will follow a cap-and-trade model, aims to limit emissions from the oil and gas sector at 35 to 38 per cent below 2019 levels.CanadaDec 7, 2023
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What the Rideau Canal’s ice woes tell us for Canada’s winter sport futureAs crews work to ensure the reopening of the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, experts say it is a symbol of how climate change will affect winter sports across Canada.CanadaDec 7, 2023
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Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28. How many are Canadians?Only two countries – Brazil (3,081) and hosts U.A.E (4,409) – had more representatives than the oil and gas industry, a new report says.PoliticsDec 5, 2023
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IIHF mandates neck protectors for hockey playersThe call has been growing for neck protectors to be mandated across the sport of hockey following an on-ice incident that led to the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson.CanadaDec 4, 2023
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Canada’s $16M COP28 climate aid may last ‘less than an hour’ in a crisis: expertsOn Friday, environment minister Steven Guilbeault, who is in Dubai for the COP28 summit, announced Canada’s pledge for a loss and damage fund.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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Friends fur-ever: Can this new drug help your big dog live longer?LOY-001, a drug being developed by a San Francisco based biotech company, aims to extend the lifespan of large dogs and maintain their quality of life as they age.CanadaNov 30, 2023
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Why lack of ‘Canadian experience’ is a barrier for immigrants in the job marketOntario has introduced Bill 149 — legislation that would make it illegal for businesses to list 'Canadian experience' as a requirement in job listings.CanadaNov 29, 2023
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After 17 days, all 41 workers rescued from India tunnel collapseThe tunnel the workers were building was designed as part of the Chardham all-weather road, which will connect various Hindu pilgrimage sites.WorldNov 28, 2023
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Why Ottawa is making it easier for tradespeople to move between provincesThe fall economic statement said that in the coming months, Canada would work toward cutting red tape and making it easier for workers to move and work freely within the country.CanadaNov 22, 2023
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Canada is restricting the trade of elephant ivory, rhino hornsThe latest measures will mean a near-total prohibition on the import and export of raw elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn in and out of Canada.CanadaNov 20, 2023
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India tunnel collapse traps dozens for more than a week. What we knowIndian authorities are working to rescue dozens of construction workers who have been trapped in a tunnel in the northern state of Uttarakhand for more than a week.WorldNov 20, 2023
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Who are the 500,000 immigrants headed to Canada? A look at the numbersThe latest plan maintains previously-set targets of welcoming 485,000 new permanent residents in 2024 and 500,000 new permanent residents for 2025 and beyond.CanadaNov 12, 2023
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Here’s why you’ve been paying more for rice at the grocery storeA series of export restrictions from India, which accounts for 40 per cent of the world's rice exports, has led to the rising price of the staple food in Canada.CanadaNov 7, 2023
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How New Delhi is restricting cars on its streets to fight pollutionThe policy, known as the ‘Odd-Even’ scheme, is an emergency measure that the Delhi government puts in place when air quality levels plummet to dangerous levels.EnvironmentNov 6, 2023
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Rentals should be at centre of housing solutions, federal advocate urgesSpeaking to Global News, Marie-Josée Houle said non-market rental housing needs to be at least 20 per cent of Canada’s total housing supply.CanadaNov 3, 2023
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Canada needs to nearly double immigration rate in the long run: RBCA report by an RBC economist said the current rate of immigration is not sufficient in the long term, but said the current pause was 'appropriate' given the housing crisis.CanadaNov 2, 2023
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3 million more Canadians in housing need than CMHC estimates suggest: reportA new report from the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate estimates that Canada is short 4.4 million homes that are affordable to people in housing need.CanadaNov 2, 2023