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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau steps down amid US tariffs and strained Canada-U.S. relations. The Liberal Party seeks a leader to navigate future diplomatic challenges.

Trudeau's Resignation Amid US-Canada Strains

Emotional Trudeau resigns amid rocky US-Canada relations

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau steps down amid US tariffs and strained Canada-U.S. relations. The Liberal Party seeks a leader to navigate future diplomatic challenges.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, visibly emotional, is preparing to step down as his Liberal Party selects a new leader to navigate the country's rocky relationship with the United States, exacerbated by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Trudeau, who has been in power for almost ten years, delivered an emotional farewell speech on Thursday. He emphasized his commitment to always prioritizing Canadians' interests throughout his tenure and pledged to continue supporting them even after he leaves office.
"Personally, I ensured that every day in this role, I put Canadians first and had their backs," Trudeau asserted. "I'm here to assure you that we remain committed. In these final days of this administration, and beyond, we will not let Canadians down."
Trudeau had announced his resignation in January following growing internal opposition and a decline in popularity. He will serve as interim prime minister until a successor is appointed.
The Liberal Party is expected to announce its new leader on Sunday. This leader will be tasked with guiding the party through the upcoming elections in October and managing the delicate relationship with the U.S. under President Donald Trump.
Amidst ongoing tensions, Trudeau addressed Trump's tariff threats, urging Canadians to stand united during challenging times. Tensions between the two leaders have been high, with Trump previously alluding to Canada as the "51st state" and calling Trudeau a "Governor."
This speech followed Trump's decision to pause new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, offering temporary relief to consumers and businesses after previous tariff hikes had disrupted financial markets. Both nations had imposed reciprocal 25% tariffs as a prelude to a potential trade war, which is now suspended until April 2.
Trudeau criticized Trump's confrontational tactics, advocating for a mutual prosperity approach, suggesting that "America First" should also consider the success of Canada and Mexico. He argued that true international trade and diplomacy require reciprocal benefits, unlike real estate transactions.

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya announces his candidacy for Prime Minister, calling for bold reforms, as the Liberal Party prepares for its leadership election on March 9, 2025.

Chandra Arya Joins Race for Canadian Prime Ministership

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya announces his candidacy for Prime Minister, calling for bold reforms, as the Liberal Party prepares for its leadership election on March 9, 2025.

Canada&rsquo;s Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya has announced that he is running to be the next Prime Minister, hours before his Liberal Party announced that their next leader will be chosen on March 9.
The development comes days after Justin Trudeau announced to step down but said he will continue to be the prime minister till the next leader is chosen.
Arya, the MP from Nepean, Ottawa, who was born in Karnataka, made the announcement on X Thursday morning ahead of the Liberal Party's meeting later in the evening. 
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&ldquo;I am running to be the next Prime Minister of Canada to lead a small, more efficient government to rebuild our nation and secure prosperity for future generations,&rdquo; he said in the post on X and added a long statement with it.
Stating that Canada is &ldquo;facing significant structural problems&rdquo; that haven&rsquo;t been seen for generations, Arya said, adding that solving them will require tough choices. &ldquo;For the sake of our children and grandchildren, we must make bold decisions that are absolutely necessary.&rdquo;
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) highlighted that Arya wants to lead a small, more efficient government &ldquo;with a cabinet selected on merit and not on (diversity, equity and inclusion) quotas.&rdquo;
Arya was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015.
His multi-page announcement includes a list of policy proposals, including increasing the retirement age by two years in 2040, introducing a citizenship-based tax system and recognising Palestine as a state, it added.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s time for Canada to take full control of its destiny,&rdquo; he wrote in the statement and promised to make the country &ldquo;a sovereign republic.&rdquo; It would require replacing the monarchy as the head of state.
After the meeting of the National Board of Directors, Sachit Mehra, president of the Liberal Party of Canada, said in a statement: &ldquo;After a robust and secure nation-wide process, the Liberal Party of Canada will choose a new leader on March 9, and be ready to fight and win the 2025 election.&rdquo;
The National Board of Directors formally met on Thursday evening to discuss and outline the initial rules of the upcoming leadership race, the party statement added.
After the party's announcement, another CBC report said that former central banker Mark Carney has also said he's interested and added that former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former B.C. premier Christy Clark and House Leader Karina Gould are said to be gathering supporters, too.
Prior to Thursday's meeting, along with Arya, former Montreal MP Frank Baylis both said they will be running, it said.
The CBC report also pointed out how the new leader chosen on March 9 will have a tight timeline as the Gov Gen Mary Simon has prorouged Parliament untill March 24. The main three opposition parties have vowed a 'No Confidence' vote after Parliament resumes, other media reports said.
Meanwhile, The Toronto Star newspaper said, Arya is a vocal advocate for Hindu Canadians and has clashed with other parliamentarians, including his own Liberal caucus colleagues, over his views on relations between Ottawa and New Delhi and the actions of Sikh separatists in Canada.
A few months ago, Arya sparred with New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh and Liberal caucus colleague Sukh Dhaliwal after separatist Sikh protesters clashed with Hindu worshippers at a temple in the Greater Toronto Area during a visit from Indian consular officials amid heightened tensions between Canada and India.
Last year, Arya travelled to India and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A statement from Global Affairs Canada at the time said Arya &ldquo;travelled to India on his own initiative and was not representing the Government of Canada.&rdquo;

A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals charged with the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. 

Canadian court grants bail to four Indians accused in Nijjar murder case

A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals charged with the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp;

In a significant development, four Indian nationals charged in the 2023 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Khalistani leader, have been granted bail by a Canadian court. The accused&mdash;Karan Brar, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh&mdash;were initially arrested on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The case has now been moved to the British Columbia Supreme Court, with the next hearing scheduled for February 11. According to the reports, there have been delays in presenting evidence by the prosecution during preliminary hearings, which critics argue could undermine Canada&rsquo;s stance on the matter. These delays, combined with the lack of substantial evidence, have raised questions about the progress of the case.
Court documents reviewed by India Today revealed that all four accused were released under a "stay of proceedings" while awaiting trial. The status of the defendants was marked as 'N' in court records, suggesting that they are not currently in custody and could be released under specific conditions.
The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was designated a terrorist by India&rsquo;s National Investigation Agency in 2020, has strained diplomatic relations between India and Canada. Nijjar was killed outside a Gurdwara in Surrey, Canada, in June 2023.
Canadian authorities arrested Karanpreet Singh (28), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karan Brar (22) in May 2023, with Amandeep Singh (22) arrested shortly after. The reports indicate that tensions escalated further when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a statement in Parliament suggesting "credible allegations" linking India to the killing. India strongly denied these claims, calling them politically motivated and accusing Canada of providing space for extremist elements.

Justin Trudeau's resignation reshapes Canadian politics. Economic and diplomatic challenges mark his leadership, setting stage for new successors. The Liberal Party prepares for a leadership transition amid Trudeau's complex legacy.

Justin Trudeau era comes to an end; What next for Canada??

Trudeau's resignation shifts Canada's political landscape. Economic troubles and diplomatic strains have shaped his leadership. As the Liberal Party seeks his successor, Canada anticipates a new political era.

Justin Trudeau's Resignation: New Era

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After months of mounting pressure, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stepped down. Facing a crumbling political landscape, waning public support, and unrest within his own party, Trudeau announced on January 6, 2025, that he would resign once the Liberal Party selects a new leader. Until then, he will serve as a caretaker Prime Minister.
In a statement outside his official residence at Rideau Cottage, Trudeau shared, &ldquo;I intend to resign as party leader and Prime Minister after the party selects its next leader through a nationwide competitive process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I'm having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.&rdquo;
Why Did Trudeau Resign? Trudeau&rsquo;s resignation comes at a pivotal moment. Canada&rsquo;s upcoming federal elections are just months away, and the Liberal Party, once a dominant force under Trudeau, has seen its popularity plummet. With opinion polls showing the opposition Conservatives surging ahead, Trudeau&rsquo;s leadership has been called into question by senior members of his own party.
The reasons behind his downfall are numerous:
Economic Struggles: Canada&rsquo;s economy has been in a tough spot, grappling with inflation and slow growth. The Canadian dollar continues to lose ground, and the country faces mounting trade anxieties. When former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 25% import duty on Canadian goods, it added to the pressure.
 The Resignation of Chrystia Freeland: In December 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, accusing Trudeau of mismanaging the economy. Her departure was a crushing blow for his leadership and highlighted the deep rift in the Liberal Party.
 Diplomatic Tensions: Trudeau&rsquo;s foreign policy came under fire when he made controversial comments about the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. His accusations against India, with little evidence to back them up, caused a diplomatic fallout that alienated many Canadians and strained international relations.
 Internal Party Dissatisfaction: As Trudeau struggled to maintain support, pressure grew from within the Liberal Party to step aside. His leadership, once celebrated, was now seen as a liability as the party&rsquo;s fortunes dwindled.
 A Look Back at Justin Trudeau&rsquo;s Political Journey
 October 2013: Trudeau took over as leader of the Liberal Party, which was in disarray and out of power for years. With his charisma and fresh approach, he began rebuilding the party from the ground up.
October 2015: The Liberal Party made a stunning comeback under Trudeau&rsquo;s leadership, winning the federal election. Trudeau became Canada&rsquo;s Prime Minister, promising change and a new direction for the country.
December 2017: Trudeau was found guilty of violating the Federal Conflict of Interest Act after accepting gifts and vacations from the Aga Khan, a prominent philanthropist. This scandal marred his reputation, but he managed to weather the storm.
February 2019: The SNC-Lavalin scandal shook Trudeau&rsquo;s government. He was accused of improperly pressuring the justice minister to intervene in a criminal case involving a major construction firm, further damaging his political standing.
October 2019: Trudeau&rsquo;s party won the federal election but fell short of a majority. He was forced to lead a minority government, relying on support from opposition parties to pass legislation.
September 2021: Trudeau called a snap election, hoping to secure a majority. The election results, however, left him with another minority government, which further weakened his position.
September 2024: The New Democratic Party (NDP) withdrew its support, leaving Trudeau with fewer allies and increasing the instability of his government.
November 2024: Trump&rsquo;s threat of a 25% import duty on Canadian goods added to Trudeau&rsquo;s troubles, further undermining his credibility and political capital.
December 16, 2024: The resignation of Chrystia Freeland, along with her sharp criticism of Trudeau&rsquo;s handling of the economy, deepened the cracks in the Liberal Party and further isolated the Prime Minister.
December 20, 2024: NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced that his party would introduce a no-confidence motion when Parliament reconvened in January 2025, signaling that Trudeau&rsquo;s time in office was nearing its end.
January 6, 2025: In a final acknowledgment of the pressure mounting against him, Trudeau confirmed his resignation, ensuring the Liberal Party would choose a new leader to lead the country into the 2025 federal elections.
The Future of Canadian Leadership As Trudeau steps down, speculation begins about who will take the reins of the Liberal Party. Several high-profile figures are in the running, including:
Chrystia Freeland, former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada Governor Melanie Joly, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Industry Minister Anita Anand, Transport Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
 Whoever takes over will face a difficult challenge in restoring confidence in the Liberal Party and navigating Canada&rsquo;s increasingly polarized political environment. With the 2025 election just months away, Canada&rsquo;s political future remains uncertain, and the heat of politics is far from over. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, US President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his proposal to make Canada the 51st state of the United States.

Justin Trudeau Resigns; Trump Reignites Proposal for Canada as 51st US State

Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, US President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his proposal to make Canada the 51st state of the United States.

Following the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has revived his contentious idea of merging Canada into the United States as its 51st state.
Trudeau, 53, announced his resignation under pressure from his Liberal Party, which has faced waning support ahead of the general elections later this year. He confirmed he would remain as prime minister until the party selects a new leader.
Trump, 78, who had a strained relationship with Trudeau during his first presidential term, has repeatedly hinted at the prospect of Canada joining the U.S. His proposal gained renewed attention after his meeting with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago following Trump&rsquo;s November 5 electoral win. Since then, he has mentioned the idea multiple times on social media.
&ldquo;Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned,&rdquo; Trump posted on Truth Social.
Elaborating further, Trump added, &ldquo;If Canada merged with the US, there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!&rdquo;
Trump&rsquo;s remarks have yet to prompt significant reactions from Canadian officials. However, his suggestion adds fuel to an already complex relationship between the two nations.
Trump has also warned of imposing a 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports if action is not taken to address illicit drug trafficking and illegal migration from Canada&rsquo;s southern border. In several of his posts, Trump has even mockingly referred to Trudeau as the &ldquo;Governor of the Great State of Canada.&rdquo;
While Trump&rsquo;s comments have drawn attention, the feasibility of such a proposal remains dubious, with both political and public sentiment in Canada unlikely to support such a drastic move.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to resign from his position as leader of the Liberal Party this week following internal party dissent and plummeting approval ratings. 

Justin Trudeau Expected to Resign Amid Dissent and Low Approval Ratings

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to resign from his position as leader of the Liberal Party this week following internal party dissent and plummeting approval ratings.&nbsp;

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign as the leader of the Liberal Party this week amid internal party dissent and low public opinion ratings, according to a media report.
The Globe and Mail newspaper citing sources said it is unclear when exactly Trudeau, who has been Canada's prime minister since 2015, will step down, but a resignation is expected to come before a national caucus meeting on Wednesday.
One of the sources, who spoke recently to the Prime Minister, said Trudeau, 53, realises he needs to make a statement before he meets the Liberal caucus so it doesn&rsquo;t look like he was forced out by his own MPs.
The sources said they are unsure about what the Liberal Party's national executive plans to do to replace Trudeau as leader. They said it remains unclear whether he will leave immediately or stay on as Prime Minister until a new leader is selected.
The Liberal Party national executive, which decides on leadership issues, plans to meet this week, likely after the caucus session, the report said.
On Friday, The Globe reported that Trudeau&rsquo;s advisers are looking at how he can remain Prime Minister while a new Liberal leader is selected.
A source said on Sunday they believed that Trudeau would stay in his position until a new leader was chosen.
The party has two options: appoint an interim leader on the recommendation of the national caucus or hold a shortened leadership contest. A leadership contest would require the Prime Minister to request that Governor-General Mary Simon prorogue Parliament, which constitutional experts say is not guaranteed, the paper said.
Another source said it makes sense for Trudeau to remain as Prime Minister until a leader is chosen so he can deal with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump and his threat of 25-per-cent tariffs.
A Liberal Party source said a leadership race would take at least three months, although the party constitution requests at least four months.
The news of resignation comes as Trudeau's popularity continues to dwindle in Canada, which should hold an election by late October.
Public opinion polls show that his party will likely be swept out of power by Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;s Conservatives.
According to Canadian pollster Angus Reid, Trudeau has a disapproval rate of around 68 per cent as of December 24.
Trudeau faced a difficult few months in politics. His own party members are calling for his resignation. In September, he faced a no confidence vote in parliament that later failed, despite efforts from the Conservative Party to remove him from office.
On December 16, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that she was stepping down from Trudeau's cabinet, dealing a significant blow to the prime minister. Later in December, one of Trudeau's key allies, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, said that he planned to present a formal motion of no-confidence against him.
Trudeau took over as Liberal leader in 2013. If he resigns, it would likely spur fresh calls for a quick election to put in place a stable government.

When asked if he has seen improvement in cooperation from India on the Canadian probe into the murder of Nijjar, Trudeau said, "There is work ongoing very much."

Trudeau says he sees an 'opportunity' to engage with new Indian govt after interacting with PM Modi

When asked if he has seen improvement in cooperation from India on the Canadian probe into the murder of Nijjar, Trudeau said, "There is work ongoing very much."

Days after his first interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy amidst the chill in bilateral ties, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that there is an "alignment" on several "big issues" with India and he sees an "opportunity" to engage with the new Indian government including on economic ties and "around national security".
Prime Minister Modi posted an image on social media of the two leaders shaking hands on Friday, with a one-liner saying &ldquo;met Canadian PM Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit&rdquo;.
The meeting which took place on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, southern Italy, was the first amid strained diplomatic relations over pro-Khalistani extremism after Trudeau alleged in September last year of "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated Sikh terrorist.
Back in Ottawa, Trudeau told CBC News that one of the really good things about the Summit is that "you get an opportunity to engage directly with a huge range of different leaders with whom there are various issues, and certainly with India, there are massive people to people ties, they're really important economic ties."
"There's alignment on a number of big issues that we need to work on as, as democracies as a global community. But now that he (Modi) is through his election, I think there is an opportunity for us to engage, including on some very serious issues around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law that we will be engaging."
When asked if he has seen improvement in cooperation from India on the Canadian probe into the murder of Nijjar in Surrey in British Columbia, Trudeau said, "There is work ongoing very much."
Trudeau's allegations from last year were strongly rejected by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as &ldquo;absurd and motivated&rdquo;.
India has been maintaining that the main issue between the two countries is that of Canada giving space to pro-Khalistan elements operating from Canadian soil with impunity.
India has repeatedly conveyed its "deep concerns" to Canada and New Delhi expects Ottawa to take strong action against those elements.
Nijjar's murder is being probed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Four Indian nationals have been arrested in this connection by the RCMP.

A fiery exchange on British Columbia's controversial decriminalisation of hard drugs saw Poilievre attacking the Liberal government and Trudeau, a clash that could be replicated in the next year during the election for prime ministership. 

Canada's opposition leader Poilievre kicked out from parliament for calling Trudeau a 'wacko'

A fiery exchange on British Columbia's controversial decriminalisation of hard drugs saw Poilievre attacking the Liberal government and Trudeau, a clash that could replicate in the next year during the election for prime ministership. 

A fiery exchange on British Columbia's controversial decriminalisation of hard drugs saw Pierre Poilievre attacking the Liberal government and Trudeau, a clash that could be replicated in the next year during the election for prime ministership.&nbsp;

Canada's opposition leader and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was ejected from Canada's House of Commons after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "wacko" and "extremist" during a question period.
A fiery exchange on British Columbia's controversial decriminalisation of hard drugs saw Poilievre attacking the Liberal government and Trudeau, a clash that could be replicated in the next year during the election for prime ministership.&nbsp;
During the argument, Trudeau accused Poilievre of "shamefully" flirting with "white nationalists", a reference to recent images showing him with protesters at an anti-carbon price protest that featured flags and symbols of groups including the far-right group Diagalon, reports BBC.
Poilievre, in turn, characterised Trudeau's comments as his "latest distraction" from his own "extremist policies".
"When will we put an end to this wacko policy by this wacko prime minister?" he said.
By this point, Speaker Greg Furgus had already expelled Rachael Thomas, another Conservative MP, for calling the prime minister "disgraceful".
He intervened again, calling Poilievre comments "unacceptable" and asking him to "simply withdraw them".
When Poilievre failed to do so, Speaker Fergus ejected him from the chamber.
Later, Poilievre took to X to reiterate his charge against the PM.
"Today the Liberal speaker censored me for describing Trudeau's hard drug policy as wacko," Mr Poilievre said on Twitter, also called X. "This is a wacko policy from a wacko PM that's destroying lives."
The Canadian general elections are expected to be held by late October 2025 and surveys of public opinion indicate the Conservatives would win a large majority over the center-left Liberals, who have been in power since November 2015, according to Reuters news agency.
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Trudeau was testifying before an inquiry panel probing allegations that China and others sought to meddle in polls. T

Trudeau rules out foreign meddling in elections during inquiry

Trudeau was testifying before an inquiry panel probing allegations that China and others sought to meddle in polls. T

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday insisted that Canada's last two elections were indeed "decided by Canadians," as he pushed back against criticism that his government had not done enough to thwart foreign interference.
Trudeau testified for hours before an independent commission probing allegations China and others sought to meddle in Canada's democratic process -- as well as Ottawa's response.
"Those elections held in their integrity, (they) were decided by Canadians," Trudeau testified about the 2019 and 2021 votes, both won by his Liberal Party.
Ministers, intelligence officials and senior Trudeau aides also testified at the hearings, which were organized to try to shed light on a political scandal that has shaken Canada for more than a year.
The opposition Conservatives have accused Ottawa of turning a blind eye to supposed interference, particularly by China. Beijing has rejected allegations of meddling.
An intelligence report submitted to the commission described China's activities as "sophisticated, pervasive, persistent and directed against all levels of government and civil society across the country."
Trudeau and several of his ministers who appeared at the inquiry however downplayed the intelligence, saying it was often not conclusive.
The prime minister pointed to an example of a foreign diplomat caught boasting to superiors that they had successfully swayed a Canadian election outcome, saying: "Bragging is not doing."
In another example, he said he was presented with insufficient evidence to overturn the nomination of a candidate accused of being in the pocket of Beijing.
During three and a half hours of testimony, Trudeau said countering foreign disinformation in elections "was not on the radar at all" when he came to power in 2015.
"So we started from a standing start," he said, outlining several checks put in place by his administration since then.
"There is always more to do," he added.
Erin O'Toole, Trudeau's main rival in the last ballot, told the inquiry he believed his Conservatives lost up to eight seats as a result of foreign meddling in the 2021 election that returned the Liberal Party to power, again with a minority government.
The Conservatives, it was argued, had taken a strong stance against China over its human rights record and security crackdown in Hong Kong and was viewed less favorably by Beijing than Trudeau's Liberals.
Trudeau rejected that assessment, telling the inquiry: "It just would seem very improbable that the Chinese government itself would have a preference in the election."
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India rejected Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's remarks that there has been a "tonal shift" in India-Canada ties after US indictment of an Indian in an alleged plot to kill a Sikh on American soil.

Our position consistent, core issue remains: India on Trudeau's 'tonal shift' remark

India rejected Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's remarks that there has been a "tonal shift" in India-Canada ties after US indictment of an Indian in an alleged plot to kill a Sikh on American soil.

India on Thursday set aside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks that New Delhi's ties with Ottawa may have undergone a "tonal shift" after the US indictment of an Indian national in an alleged plot to kill a Sikh separatist.
A day after Trudeau's remarks, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asserted that India's "core issue" with Canada remains that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.
"Our position has been consistent. We have highlighted how we see the problem and frankly, the core issue remains the space that is given to extremists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country," Bagchi said.
"I would not like to say whether they have noted a shift or not. Certainly, our positions have remained consistent and we would hope that they would take action on such extremist elements that are misusing freedom of speech and expression from their country," he added.
The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Trudeau's allegation in September of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia on June 18.
India designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020.
New Delhi rejected Trudeau's charges as "absurd".
"I think there is a beginning of an understanding that they cannot bluster their way through this and there is an openness to collaborating in a way that perhaps they were less open before," Trudeau said on Wednesday.
He said the US indictment appears to have convinced the Indian government to adopt a more sober tone. "There is an understanding that maybe, maybe just churning out attacks against Canada is not going to make this problem go away. We do not want to be in a situation of having a fight with India right now over this," the Canadian prime minister said.
"We want to be working on that trade deal. We want to be advancing the Indo-Pacific strategy. But it is foundational for Canada to stand up for people's rights, for people's safety and for the rule of law. And that is what we are going to do," Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Last month, federal prosecutors in the United States charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta with working with an Indian government employee in a foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh extremist, on American soil.
Pannun, wanted in India on terror charges, holds dual citizenship of the US and Canada.
On December 7, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Parliament that India has instituted an inquiry committee to look into the inputs received from the US in the case as the matter has a bearing on national security.
At the same time, he said there will be "no equitable treatment" to Canada's allegations as no specific evidence or inputs were provided to India by Ottawa.
Days after Trudeau's allegations in September, India temporarily suspended issuance of visas to Canadian citizens and asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity.
Canada has already withdrawn 41 diplomats and their family members from India. India has resumed some of the visa services.

Justin Trudeau has underlined that a "fight" with India was not something Canada wanted to be having right now

 Justin Trudeau has underlined that a 

 Justin Trudeau has underlined that a "fight" with India was not something Canada wanted to be having right now 

Trudeau said that India violated the Vienna Convention as over 40 Canadian diplomats were shifted out of New Delhi

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has underlined that a "fight" with India was not something Canada wanted to be having right now but reiterated his allegations and said Ottawa wants to "work constructively" with New Delhi on this "very serious matter".
Addressing the media on Friday, Trudeau also alleged that India violated the Vienna Convention as over 40 Canadian diplomats were shifted from India after New Delhi threatened to strip them of their diplomatic immunity.
The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Trudeau's allegations in September of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020.
India rejected Trudeau's allegations as "absurd" and "motivated".
In his fresh remarks, Prime Minister Trudeau said that his government reached out to India to ask them to work together in getting to the bottom of this matter.
"From the very beginning when we learned of credible allegations that agents of the Indian govt were involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil, we reached out to India to ask them to work with us in getting to the bottom of this matter,&rdquo; he said while addressing the media.
He said Canada also reached out to its friends and allies like the United States and others to work on &ldquo;this really serious violation of international law and of the sovereignty of a democracy&rdquo; and added that this is something that we are taking &ldquo;very seriously&rdquo;.
"We will continue to work with all partners as law enforcement and investigative agencies continue to do their work. Canada is a country that will always stand up for the rule of law because if might starts to make right again, if bigger countries can violate international law without consequences, then the whole world gets more dangerous for everyone," he added.
Prime Minister Trudeau said that Canada wants to "work constructively" with India on this "very serious matter".
"From the very beginning, we shared the real allegations that we are deeply concerned about but we have reached out to the Indian govt and to partners around the world to get to the bottom of this, to take it seriously. That's why we were so disappointed when India violated the Vienna Convention and arbitrarily revoked the diplomatic immunity of over 40 Canadian diplomats in India,&rdquo; he said.
He reiterated that there were &ldquo;serious reasons to believe that agents of the government of India could have been involved in the killing&rdquo; of Nijjar.
"India's response is to kick out a whole bunch of Canadian diplomats by violating their rights under the Vienna Convention. That is of concern to countries around the world because if a given country can just decide that their diplomats of another country are no longer protected, that makes international relations more dangerous and more serious,&rdquo; he added.
"But every step of the way, we have tried to work constructively and positively with India, and we will continue to and that means continuing to work with Indian government diplomats. This is not a fight we want to be having right now but we will unequivocally always stand up for the rule of law," he added.
His remarks came after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New Delhi on Friday urged India to cooperate with an investigation by Canada into the killing of Nijjar.
Last week, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said New Delhi conveyed to the US side its serious concerns over increasing activities of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada.
"Insofar as Canada is concerned, we have been having very consistent conversations with all our friends and partners. Our position on this matter has been enunciated and explained in full detail on multiple occasions," Kwatra said.
Days after Trudeau's allegations in September, India temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Canadian citizens and asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity.
India resumed some visa services in Canada last month, more than a month after they were suspended.&nbsp;

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's son, Hadrien, wore a headless Halloween costume in a picture shared by Trudeau, which sparked controversy

'Great timing...': Canadian PM Justin Trudeau receives massive backlash over son's Halloween costume

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's son, Hadrien, wore a headless Halloween costume in a picture shared by Trudeau, which sparked controversy

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday shared a picture with his youngest son Hadrien. In the picture, Trudeau's son was showing off his Halloween costume. However, as the picture was shared online, it started receiving massive criticism.&nbsp;
In the picture, it can be seen that Justin Trudeau's son Hadrien was dressed in a headless attire. Trudeau shared the picture with a caption, in which it was written, "Hadrien seems to have misplaced something&hellip; but that&rsquo;s not going to stop him from trick-or-treating. Happy Halloween, everyone &ndash; have fun out there!"
Internet users were quick enough to react to his picture and they started saying in sarcasm, 'what a great timing for that costume. There is no way no one from his PR team raised a flag on that'
While others reacted to his post by saying that amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, this was not a good time to post this.&nbsp;
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Massive diplomatic stand-off erupted after Canadian PM alleged that a Sikh Separatist leader was killed on Canadian soil by Indian agents.&nbsp;

Amid fallout over Nijjar killing, Canada PM extends Navratri wishes to Indians

Massive diplomatic stand-off erupted after Canadian PM alleged that a Sikh Separatist leader was killed on Canadian soil by Indian agents.&nbsp;

Softening his tone while asserting that his government was committed to building closer ties with India, after claiming that Indian agents were behind the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday extended his wishes to the Hindu community on the occasion of the Navratras.
PM Trudeau posted from his official handle, "Happy Navratri! I'm sending my warmest wishes to members of the Hindu community and all those who are celebrating this festival.
An official press statement released by the Canadian PM said that over the next nine nights and 10 days, members of the Hindu community in Canada and around the world will gather to celebrate Navratri.
"Navratri is one of the most important and sacred festivals in the Hindu faith, commemorating the victory of the goddess Durga over the buffalo-headed demon Mahishasura and the triumph of good over evil. Often seen as a celebration of feminine energy, it is a time for friends and family to come together and honour century-old traditions with prayers, joyous performances, special meals, and fireworks," the statement quoted the Canadian PM as saying further.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reacted to the row over honouring of a Ukrainian Nazi veteran in the country's Parliament

Honouring Nazi-linked veteran embarassing, unacceptable: Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reacted to the row over honouring of a Ukrainian Nazi veteran in the country's Parliament

Canada's prime minister said Monday the singling out of a Ukrainian veteran alleged to have fought for the Nazis during World War II for a standing ovation during a visit by Kyiv's leader was shameful and intolerable.
The speaker of Canada's parliament, Anthony Rota, has apologized for the gaffe.
He'd paid homage to Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant, during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Canada on Friday, telling the House of Commons Hunka had "fought for Ukrainian independence."
It was later pointed out that Hunka served in the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, a Nazi military unit.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this was "clearly unacceptable."
"This is something that is deeply embarrassing to the parliament of Canada and by extension to all Canadians," he told reporters.
A small faction allied with Trudeau's Liberals called for Rota to resign while the main opposition Conservatives slammed the Trudeau administration for failing to properly vet Hunka, despite claims it had no advance notice he'd been invited to the event.
A Jewish advocacy group called the incident "shocking" and "incredibly disturbing."
Rota, a Liberal MP, apologized on Sunday, saying that he had "subsequently become aware of more information" which caused him to "regret" his recognition of Hunka.
"This initiative was entirely my own... I particularly want to extend my deepest apologies to Jewish communities in Canada and around the world," he said, repeating his comments on Monday in the House.

Canada’s Leader of Opposition Pierre Poilievre  sought an apology from PM Justin Trudeau for honouring a Nazi veteran.

Justin Trudeau must apologise for honouring Nazi veteran: Canada Oppn leader

Canada&rsquo;s Leader of Opposition Pierre Poilievre&nbsp; sought an apology from PM Justin Trudeau for honouring a Nazi veteran.

Canada&rsquo;s Leader of Opposition Pierre Poilievre criticised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for meeting and honouring a veteran of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (a Nazi division). He demanded an apology from Trudeau over the matter.&nbsp;
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Poilievre said Liberals arranged for Nazi veteran to be recognized on the floor of the House of Commons during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy&rsquo;s visit to Canada this week. He called it an &ldquo;appalling error&rdquo; in judgement on the part of Trudeau, whose office is responsible for arranging and vetting all guests and programming for state visits of this kind.
In a post shared on X, Pierre Poilievre stated, &ldquo;It has come out today that Justin Trudeau personally met with and honoured a veteran of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (a Nazi division). Liberals then arranged for this Nazi veteran to be recognized on the floor of the House of Commons during the visit of the Ukrainian President.&rdquo;
He further added, &ldquo;This is an appalling error in judgement on the part of Justin Trudeau, whose personal protocol office is responsible for arranging and vetting all guests and programming for state visits of this kind. No parliamentarians (other than Justin Trudeau) had the opportunity to vet this individual&rsquo;s past before he was introduced and honoured on the floor of the House of Commons. Without warning or context, it was impossible for any parliamentarian in the room (other than Mr. Trudeau) to know of this dark past. Mr Trudeau must personally apologize and avoid passing the blame to others as he always does.&rdquo;
He made the statement in response to a post shared by Canadian-based human rights group organisation Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center&rsquo;s (FSWC) post shared on X.&nbsp;
In the post, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center stated, &ldquo;FSWC is appalled that Canada&rsquo;s Parliament gave a standing ovation to a Ukrainian veteran who served in a Nazi military unit during the Second World War implicated in the mass murder of Jews and others.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Anthony Rota, Speaker of Canada&rsquo;s House of Commons, has extended apologies to Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. He spoke about introducing an individual in the gallery on September 22 during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy&rsquo;s address at the Canadian Parliament.&nbsp;
In a statement, Rota said, &ldquo;On Friday, September 22, in my remarks following the address of the President of Ukraine, I recognized an individual in the gallery. I have subsequently become aware of more information which causes me to regret my decision to do so. I wish to make clear that no one, including fellow parliamentarians and the Ukraine delegation, was aware of my intention or of my remarks before I delivered them.&rdquo;
He further said, &ldquo;This initiative was entirely my own, the individual in question being from my riding and having been brought to my attention. I particularly want to extend my deepest apologies to Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. I accept full responsibility for my actions.&rdquo;
On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Canadian Parliament and said that Russia&rsquo;s aggression must end with Ukraine&rsquo;s victory. He offered repeated thanks to Canada for its continued support of Kyiv.
Zelenskyy was accompanied by Ukraine&rsquo;s First Lady Olena Zelenska. They received a standing ovation upon arrival in the House of Commons.
In his address at the Canadian Parliament, Zelenskyy said, &ldquo;This Russian aggression must end with our victory so that Russia will never bring back genocide to Ukraine and will never ever try to do so, Moscow must lose once and for all and it will lose.&rdquo;

India-Canada relations nose-dived soon after Canadian PM accused Indian govt of getting Nijjar killed.&nbsp;

Justin Trudeau's own MP slams Canada govt over growing Khalistan extremism 

India-Canada relations nose-dived soon after Canadian PM accused Indian govt of getting Nijjar killed.&nbsp;

Holding his own party-led government in Canada responsible for inaction against Khalistan extremists, Liberal party MP Chandra Arya on Sunday asserted that Hindu Canadians were fearful after threats issued by extremist elements.
Arya, who is a lawmaker from PM Justin Trudeau&rsquo;s party, has repeatedly raised the issue of threats to Hindu Canadians and urged the community to stay calm and vigilant.
Speaking to CBC News, Chandra Arya said, &ldquo;I am more worried about the consequence of what happened after the Prime Minister&rsquo;s (Trudeau) statement. The concerns of the safety of Hindu Canadians here, Hindu Canadians are fearful&rdquo;.
Arya's remarks came after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and other extremist elements issued threats to the Hindu community in Canada, warning them to go back to India, amid the ongoing standoff between the two countries.

Amid a rift with India, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's domestic popularity has taken a hit, a poll shows.

Amid Canada-India row, Justin Trudeau’s support shrinks: Poll

Amid a rift with India, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's domestic popularity has taken a hit, a poll shows.

As the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/hardeep-singh-nijjar-killing-canada-s-allegations-based-on-surveillance-of-indian-diplomats-reports-1695350778433">India-Canada</a> rift deepens, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau&rsquo;s domestic troubles seem to mount. A new poll says his popularity has plunged and Canadians would rather have opposition leader Pierre Poilievre in power right now.
Canada&rsquo;s Global News concluded that if elections were to happen right now Poilievre would get 39% votes while Trudeau would get 30%. Canada elections are scheduled for 2025.
The outlet&rsquo;s report added that conservatives would secure a majority, ousting the 51-year-old from the Prime Minister&rsquo;s office.
Trudeau is currently faces a political storm, both domestic and international. He has accused the Indian government of involvment in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar--a Canadian national. In addition to rejecting the allegations, India also engaged in a diplomatic back-and-forth with Ottawa.
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Speaking Thursday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Trudeau acknowledged the complicated diplomatic situation. Ties between India and Canada have reportedly never been worse.

Canada has cited threats received by its diplomatic staff in India and said that it is adjusting their presence

Canada adjusting diplomatic staff presence in India as caution

Canada is 'temporarily adjusting staff presence in India' citing threats received on social media against their diplomats. Canada's foreign ministry said it is taking the step our of an 'abundance of caution'.
The diplomatic standoff between India and Canada started with Justin Trudea

Canada has cited threats received by its diplomatic staff in India and said that it is adjusting their presence

Canada is 'temporarily adjusting staff presence in India' citing threats received on social media against their diplomats. Canada's foreign ministry said it is taking the step out of an 'abundance of caution'.
The diplomatic standoff between India and Canada started with Justin Trudeau's allegations that India may be linked to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.&nbsp;
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Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: Trudeau says not trying to provoke India

For the second time, Justin Trudeau has reacted to the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, this time saying that his country's intention is not to provoke India.&nbsp;

As India rubbished Canada&rsquo;s claim over the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Justin Trudeau has claimed that his country wanted India to address the Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing issue properly.&nbsp; Trudeau said that his country was not trying to provoke India by suggesting its agents were linked to the murder of Nijjar, but Ottawa wanted New Delhi to address the issue properly.&nbsp; Trudeau said on Monday that "credible allegations" linked Indian agents to the June slaying of Nijjar, who was accused by India of carrying out terrorist attacks in India.&nbsp;
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Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: India may be linked to Sikh leader's death, Trudeau tells Canada Parliament

While India has previously denied any link to the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Canadian Prime Minister told the House of Commons that intelligence has identified a "credible" link between his death and the Indian state.&nbsp;

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told the country&rsquo;s Parliament that the Indian government could be behind the killing of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp; &nbsp; Trudeau said Canadian intelligence has identified a "credible" link between his death and the Indian state.&nbsp; &nbsp; In the House of Commons, the Canadian Prime Minister said any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil is an unacceptable violation of his country&rsquo;s sovereignty&nbsp; &nbsp; He said it is contrary to the fundamental rules by which free, open and democratic societies conduct themselves.&nbsp;
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