In response to the Canadian parliament's moment of silence for Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver has announced a memorial service to honour the 329 victims of the Khalistani bombing of Air India Kanishka flight in 1985, sending a poignant message.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his view that there is a fresh opportunity to engage with India following the reelection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term.
Amidst severe strain in bilateral ties, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that there was a commitment to work together with India to deal with some “very important issues” after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he was looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders at the G7 Summit on Friday to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future.
David Vigneault, the head of Canada's intelligence agency, made discreet visits to India in February and March. His purpose was to brief Indian officials on the case involving the assassination of Khalistani Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
An Indian-origin man from Punjab’s Ludhiana was shot dead in Canada. The victim has been identified as Yuvraj Goyal, who went to Surrey on a student visa.
Earlier on June 6, Trudeau faced heavy criticism on social media platforms for advising PM Modi over "human rights" and the "rule of law" in a congratulatory post following his historic victory in the recently concluded Lok Sabha Elections.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has encountered relentless online trolls for offering guidance to his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, regarding "human rights" and the "rule of law".
The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was criticised by the Sri Lankan government for allegedly playing electoral politics by accusing Sri Lanka of genocide during its conflict with the LTTE, which ended in 2009.
In Canada, there's a significant difference in cemetery plot prices depending on the location. In midtown Toronto, an adult single grave can cost a hefty $34,000, much higher than the average price of $2,800 offered by the Mount Pleasant Group.
An Indian national charged with killing Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia last year appeared in court in the case that set off a diplomatic spat after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were “credible allegations” of Indian involvement.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar criticizes Canada for allowing political space to Khalistani separatist elements, stressing the need to address the issue despite assertions of 'freedom of speech'.
Earlier on Monday, India TV reported how pro-Khalistan flags were raised during a parade in Ontario. Besides, posters advocating violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, were glorified by radical groups in Canada.
A pro-Khalistan march took place in Canada’s Ontario province to mark ‘Khalsa Day’ on Sunday. During the event, Indian leaders such as PM Modi, EAM S Jaishankar and the Defence Minister were threatened publically.
"This is important because Canada is a rule-of-law country with a strong and independent justice system, as well as a fundamental commitment to protecting all its citizens," Trudeau said.
Jaishankar's reaction came after the Canadian Police arrested three men over the murder of Nijjar and said that they were investigating if the suspects had links to the Indian government.
Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen in British Columbia province on June 18 last year.
Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the opposition Conservatives, called Trudeau 'wacko' while criticising his policy on drug overdoses. The two will face off in the general election next year, with the Conservatives widely expected to win a large majority over the Liberals, headed by Trudeau.
The pro-Khalistan slogans were raised at the Khalsa Day (Vaisakhi) celebration in Toronto. Videos of the event, attended by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, have surfaced on X wherein slogans promoting a separate country for Khalistan were heard.
Trudeau didn't bother to stop pro-Khalistani slogans while he was addressing the Khalsa Day event in Toronto. In fact, he went on to say that his government would protect the Sikh rights and freedoms at all costs in the North American country.
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