1.Canada immigration minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday announced that the government will create an open work-permit stream to allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country. In an official release, Canada's ministry of immigration, refugees, and citizenship said the program will also provide for study or work permits for the family members of H-1B visa holders –TimesofIndia 2.India and Australia are looking to conclude a comprehensive trade agreement by the yearend to build on market access achieved through an initial deal and to move both sides into new areas such as renewable energy and digital trade, Australia’s outgoing high commissioner Barry O’Farrell hassaid-hindustantimes.com 3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a strong case for the uniform civil code (UCC) in India, saying that it is envisioned in the Constitution and the Supreme Court has asked for it to be implemented.The Prime Minister added that the issue of UCC is being used to misle...