Trouble mounts for Justin Trudeau's minority government in Canada as a Québécois nationalist party said it will join hands with opposition parties to topple his government in the parliament. Watch in for more details!

Canada: Trouble Mounts For Justin Trudeau's Minority Government

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's problems have aggravated as a Quebec nationalist party announced on Tuesday (Oct 29) that it would work with opposition parties to topple Trudeau's already struggling government in Canada.&nbsp;

The Bloc Quebecois chief Yves-Francois Blanchet, while addressing a press conference, underlined the challenges facing Trudeau's minority Liberal government. He highlighted that Trudeau's government is suffering from voter fatigue after nine years and needs the support of other parliamentarians to stay in power.

In return for backing Trudeau, the Bloc wanted more money for seniors and promised to protect a system of tariffs and quotas that protect dairy farmers, many of whom live in Quebec. Blanchet said Trudeau had not acted in time.

"We are negotiating with opposition parties in order to have the government fall," he told reporters.

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To succeed, Blanchet must win over the smaller left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP), which has twice in the last five weeks backed Trudeau in confidence votes. The Bloc, which is the second largest of the four opposition parties, seeks independence for the province of Quebec.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is due to speak to reporters later on Tuesday.

Polls show both the NDP and Liberals would perform poorly in an election that must be held by the end of October 2025. Surveys of public opinion regularly show the official opposition Conservatives are on track for a big win.

<h2>Trudeau's pledge to lead the party&nbsp;</h2>

The call to topple the government comes just a week after Trudeau said he would lead his Liberal Party into the next election, dismissing a request by some party members not to run for a fourth term.

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A report by the news agency Associated Press said that Trudeau met with his Liberal members of Parliament for three hours on October 23, where he learned that more than 20 lawmakers from his party signed a letter asking him to step down before the next election.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's problems have aggravated as a Quebec nationalist party announced on Tuesday (Oct 29) that it would work with opposition parties to topple Trudeau's already struggling government in Canada.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's problems have aggravated as a Quebec nationalist party announced on Tuesday (Oct 29) that it would work with opposition parties to topple Trudeau's already struggling government in Canada. The Bloc Quebecois chief Yves-Francois Blanchet, while addressing a press conference, underlined the challenges facing Trudeau's minority Liberal government. He highlighted that Trudeau's government is suffering from voter fatigue after nine years and needs the support of other parliamentarians to stay in power. In return for backing Trudeau, the Bloc wanted more money for seniors and promised to protect a system of tariffs and quotas that protect dairy farmers, many of whom live in Quebec. Blanchet said Trudeau had not acted in time. "We are negotiating with opposition parties in order to have the government fall," he told reporters. Also read | US Supreme Court blocks Robert Kennedy Jr's appeal to remove his name from ballots—but why? To succeed, Blanchet must win over the smaller left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP), which has twice in the last five weeks backed Trudeau in confidence votes. The Bloc, which is the second largest of the four opposition parties, seeks independence for the province of Quebec. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is due to speak to reporters later on Tuesday. Polls show both the NDP and Liberals would perform poorly in an election that must be held by the end of October 2025. Surveys of public opinion regularly show the official opposition Conservatives are on track for a big win. Trudeau's pledge to lead the party The call to topple the government comes just a week after Trudeau said he would lead his Liberal Party into the next election, dismissing a request by some party members not to run for a fourth term. Also read | Teen accused in knife attack at Taylor Swift-themed event faces 'terrorism' charges A report by the news agency Associated Press said that Trudeau met with his Liberal members of Parliament for three hours on October 23, where he learned that more than 20 lawmakers from his party signed a letter asking him to step down before the next election. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada's Bloc Quebecois joins opposition to topple Justin Trudeau's government

Canada on Thursday (Oct 24) said that it was significantly curbing immigration targets to "pause population growth".&nbsp;

Marc Miller, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term.

The announcement comes after the Canadian population surged to 41 million, which has majorly increased by an unprecedented wave of new arrivals.

Earlier, the immigration ministry had planned to let 500,000 new permanent residents settle in the country in 2025 and 2026.

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However, the new targets were revised down to 395,000 next year and 380,000 for 2026. It set the 2027 target at 365,000.

“While it’s clear our economy needs newcomers, we see the pressures facing our country, and we must adapt our policies accordingly,” Miller&nbsp;said in a&nbsp;statement.

The ministry added that the plan further aims to ease pressure on housing, with Canadians consistently ranking the cost of renting or owning a home as a top concern.

The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan is expected to result in a marginal population decline of 0.2 per cent in both 2025 and 2026 before returning to a population growth of 0.8 per cent in 2027.

A survey last month from the Environics Institute on public attitudes toward immigration found that “for the first time in a quarter century, a clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada on Thursday (Oct 24) said that it was significantly curbing immigration targets to "pause population growth". Marc Miller, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term.

Canada on Thursday (Oct 24) said that it was significantly curbing immigration targets to "pause population growth". Marc Miller, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term. The announcement comes after the Canadian population surged to 41 million, which has majorly increased by an unprecedented wave of new arrivals. Earlier, the immigration ministry had planned to let 500,000 new permanent residents settle in the country in 2025 and 2026. Also read: Canada to reduce immigrants in the country, government source says However, the new targets were revised down to 395,000 next year and 380,000 for 2026. It set the 2027 target at 365,000. “While it’s clear our economy needs newcomers, we see the pressures facing our country, and we must adapt our policies accordingly,” Miller said in a statement. The ministry added that the plan further aims to ease pressure on housing, with Canadians consistently ranking the cost of renting or owning a home as a top concern. The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan is expected to result in a marginal population decline of 0.2 per cent in both 2025 and 2026 before returning to a population growth of 0.8 per cent in 2027. A survey last month from the Environics Institute on public attitudes toward immigration found that “for the first time in a quarter century, a clear majority of Canadians say there is too much immigration.” (With inputs from agencies)

Canada says it will reduce new immigration by 21 per cent

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Thursday confirmed he will lead the Liberal Party into the next election scheduled for October 2025, despite calls from some party members for him to step aside.

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Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data. This high influx of international students contributes hugely to Canada’s economy. However, growing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India may disrupt this valuable income stream.

New immigration rules from the Canadian government are expected to cause a significant financial setback for post-secondary education in the country. A report by the International Consultants for Education and Fairs (ICEF) Monitor estimates Ontario alone could lose CDN$1 billion over the next two years.

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While Indian students, the largest group among international applicants, will feel the effects, Canada itself risks significant financial losses due to anticipated declines in international enrolment. Among the changes, the Canadian government has implemented measures to control the number of international students.&nbsp;

These include a federally enforced limit on enrolments, leading to a 35 per cent&nbsp;drop in new study permits for 2024, with a further 10 per cent&nbsp;reduction planned for 2025. This policy will even cover master’s and doctoral applicants from 2025 onwards, adding more constraints.

<h2>Contribution of Indian students to Canada’s education sector</h2>

Indian students are key players in Canada’s education sector, with 2022 seeing a 47 per cent&nbsp;increase in Indian study permit holders, totalling over 319,000. Their economic contributions are substantial, yet numbers have begun to decrease. By August this year, only 137,445 Indian students had been issued study permits, a four per cent&nbsp;drop from the previous year.

Currently, approximately 600,000 Indian students are in Canada, including recent arrivals, based on official data. This number, however, could drop further.

<h2>Canadian universities' dependence on higher international fees</h2>

Many Canadian universities rely heavily on international tuition fees, which are typically three times higher than those for domestic students. A reduction in Indian enrolment may lead to economic challenges in various areas. Indian students boost local economies, supporting businesses such as accommodation, food, retail, and transport.

Declining enrolment affects more than university budgets; it could compel institutions to cut programmes and services, impacting employment in the education sector.

<h2>Why international students matter to Canada</h2>

The economic role of international students in Canada is significant. According to a Global Affairs Canada report, international student spending contributed CDN$30.9 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022.&nbsp;

This rapid growth has been a major asset to Canada’s post-secondary institutions, with economic contributions from students doubling from CDN$15.5 billion in 2016 to CDN$37.3 billion in 2022. This upward trend might have continued in 2023 had new restrictions not been put in place.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data.

Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data. This high influx of international students contributes hugely to Canada’s economy. However, growing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India may disrupt this valuable income stream. New immigration rules from the Canadian government are expected to cause a significant financial setback for post-secondary education in the country. A report by the International Consultants for Education and Fairs (ICEF) Monitor estimates Ontario alone could lose CDN$1 billion over the next two years. Also read: Planning to send child to Canada for studies? Read warnings from Indian envoy While Indian students, the largest group among international applicants, will feel the effects, Canada itself risks significant financial losses due to anticipated declines in international enrolment. Among the changes, the Canadian government has implemented measures to control the number of international students. These include a federally enforced limit on enrolments, leading to a 35 per cent drop in new study permits for 2024, with a further 10 per cent reduction planned for 2025. This policy will even cover master’s and doctoral applicants from 2025 onwards, adding more constraints. Contribution of Indian students to Canada’s education sector Indian students are key players in Canada’s education sector, with 2022 seeing a 47 per cent increase in Indian study permit holders, totalling over 319,000. Their economic contributions are substantial, yet numbers have begun to decrease. By August this year, only 137,445 Indian students had been issued study permits, a four per cent drop from the previous year. Currently, approximately 600,000 Indian students are in Canada, including recent arrivals, based on official data. This number, however, could drop further. Canadian universities' dependence on higher international fees Many Canadian universities rely heavily on international tuition fees, which are typically three times higher than those for domestic students. A reduction in Indian enrolment may lead to economic challenges in various areas. Indian students boost local economies, supporting businesses such as accommodation, food, retail, and transport. Declining enrolment affects more than university budgets; it could compel institutions to cut programmes and services, impacting employment in the education sector. Why international students matter to Canada The economic role of international students in Canada is significant. According to a Global Affairs Canada report, international student spending contributed CDN$30.9 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022. This rapid growth has been a major asset to Canada’s post-secondary institutions, with economic contributions from students doubling from CDN$15.5 billion in 2016 to CDN$37.3 billion in 2022. This upward trend might have continued in 2023 had new restrictions not been put in place. (With inputs from agencies)

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Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the government as it tries to remain in power. &nbsp;

Canada will bring in 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025, 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027, down from 485,000 in 2024, according to a government source.

The number of temporary residents, meanwhile, will decrease by about 30,000 to around 300,000 in 2025, the source said.

The new targets were first reported by The National Post.&nbsp;

Canada has long prided itself on welcoming newcomers, but in recent years, the national debate around immigrants has shifted in part due to rising housing prices.

Many Canadians have been priced out of the housing market since interest rates started rising two years ago. At the same time, a huge influx of immigrants has pushed Canada's population to record levels, further boosting housing demand and prices.

The issue has become one of the most contentious in Canadian politics, with a federal election due no later than October 2025. Polls show a growing share of the population thinks Canada has too many immigrants.

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There has been a backlash against newcomers and more reported hate crimes against visible minorities, advocates and community members say.

Migrant advocates slammed the change.

"We are witnessing one of the most egregious rollbacks of migrant rights in Canadian history," Syed Hussan, spokesperson for the Migrant Rights Network Secretariat, said in a statement.

"Cutting permanent resident numbers is a direct assault on migrants who will be forced to remain temporary or become undocumented, pushed further into exploitative jobs."

The office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not immediately available to comment.

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The new immigration targets also mark a shift from the pandemic era when the government loosened rules on temporary residents to help fill labor shortages. Last year, Canada had planned to bring in 500,000 new permanent residents in 2025 and the same amount in 2026. As of the second quarter of 2024, there were 2.8 million temporary residents, including workers and students, in Canada, according to Statistics Canada.

In an August interview, Immigration Minister Marc Miller told Reuters "Canadians want an (immigration) system that is not out of control."&nbsp;

Canada's Liberal government, trailing in the polls as some legislators seek to oust their leader, has been trying to regulate immigration.&nbsp;

Under Trudeau, Canadian immigration officials have approved fewer visas this year and border officials turned growing numbers of visa-holders away, data obtained by Reuters showed.

The government promises to reduce temporary residents' share of the population to 5 per cent over three years; it was 6.8 per cent in April.&nbsp;

It also capped the number of international students Canada will bring in and tightened the rules on temporary foreign workers under a program that brings non-Canadians to the country to work on a temporary basis. The program has come under fire for suppressing wages and leaving workers vulnerable to abuse.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the government as it tries to remain in power.

Canada will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country for the first time in years, marking a notable shift in policy for the government as it tries to remain in power. Canada will bring in 395,000 new permanent residents in 2025, 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027, down from 485,000 in 2024, according to a government source. The number of temporary residents, meanwhile, will decrease by about 30,000 to around 300,000 in 2025, the source said. The new targets were first reported by The National Post. Canada has long prided itself on welcoming newcomers, but in recent years, the national debate around immigrants has shifted in part due to rising housing prices. Many Canadians have been priced out of the housing market since interest rates started rising two years ago. At the same time, a huge influx of immigrants has pushed Canada's population to record levels, further boosting housing demand and prices. The issue has become one of the most contentious in Canadian politics, with a federal election due no later than October 2025. Polls show a growing share of the population thinks Canada has too many immigrants. Also Read | US says North Korea troops 'legitimate' targets if fight in Ukraine There has been a backlash against newcomers and more reported hate crimes against visible minorities, advocates and community members say. Migrant advocates slammed the change. "We are witnessing one of the most egregious rollbacks of migrant rights in Canadian history," Syed Hussan, spokesperson for the Migrant Rights Network Secretariat, said in a statement. "Cutting permanent resident numbers is a direct assault on migrants who will be forced to remain temporary or become undocumented, pushed further into exploitative jobs." The office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not immediately available to comment. Also Read | Justin Trudeau asked to 'resign by October 28' by his own party's MPs The new immigration targets also mark a shift from the pandemic era when the government loosened rules on temporary residents to help fill labor shortages. Last year, Canada had planned to bring in 500,000 new permanent residents in 2025 and the same amount in 2026. As of the second quarter of 2024, there were 2.8 million temporary residents, including workers and students, in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. In an August interview, Immigration Minister Marc Miller told Reuters "Canadians want an (immigration) system that is not out of control." Canada's Liberal government, trailing in the polls as some legislators seek to oust their leader, has been trying to regulate immigration. Under Trudeau, Canadian immigration officials have approved fewer visas this year and border officials turned growing numbers of visa-holders away, data obtained by Reuters showed. The government promises to reduce temporary residents' share of the population to 5 per cent over three years; it was 6.8 per cent in April. It also capped the number of international students Canada will bring in and tightened the rules on temporary foreign workers under a program that brings non-Canadians to the country to work on a temporary basis. The program has come under fire for suppressing wages and leaving workers vulnerable to abuse. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday (Oct 24) night, prompting authorities to cancel flights, trains and order evacuation of more than 1.

Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday (Oct 24) night, prompting authorities to cancel flights, trains and order evacuation of more than 1.1 million people. In other news, India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma has accused Ottawa of providing refuge to Khalistani terrorists. The envoy, who is now back in his home country after being recalled last week, also termed Canada’s move to declare him a ‘person of interest’ in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case as a "kind of back-stabbing" Click on the headlines to read more Cyclone Dana: 1.1mn evacuated, flights suspended in India’s Odisha, Bengal ahead of landfall Eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal were bracing for severe cyclonic storm 'Dana' Thursday night (Oct 24), prompting authorities to cancel flights, trains and order evacuation of more than 1.1 million people. Pro-Khalistan elements have infiltrated Canada’s defence forces and parliament, says recalled envoy India’s High Commissioner to Canada, who is now back in his home country after being recalled last week, has accused Ottawa of providing refuge to Khalistani terrorists. Sanjay Verma, the diplomat, also termed Canada’s move to declare him a ‘person of interest’ in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case as a "kind of back-stabbing". India: Two porters, two soldiers dead as terrorists target army vehicle near LoC in Gulmarg Two Indian Army soldiers and two porters were killed Thursday (Oct 24) after their vehicle was attacked by terrorists near Botpathri in Gulmarg, Kashmir, close to the Line of Control (LoC), the de-facto border between India and Pakistan. The vehicle belonged to the 18 Rashtriya Rifles (RR). BRICS Summit: India’s Jaishankar calls for reforms at ‘outdated’ UN, repeats Modi’s message of peace Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Thursday (Oct 24) pitched for reforms at established global institutions to create an equitable world order. Speaking at the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan, the top Indian diplomat repeated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message of peace, saying it was not an era of war. Paris international conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges: French foreign minister France's foreign minister said on Thursday that Paris' international conference for Lebanon raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support. Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed as 51st CJI, will take oath on Nov 11 Justice Sanjiv Khanna was on Thursday appointed the 51st Chief Justice of India. He will take oath on November 11, a day after incumbent Justice D Y Chandrachud demits office on attaining the age of 65. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah assures Jammu and Kashmir statehood to CM Abdullah India’s Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (Oct 24) met with the newly-elected chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir to discuss key issues. According to media reports, Shah assured CM Omar Abdullah that statehood will soon be granted to the union territory, fulfilling a promise made to the Supreme Court of India. At least 85 more Indian flights receive bomb threats in 24 hours Days after a wave of bomb hoaxes affected several Indian flights, at least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received similar threats on Thursday (Oct 24). IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: Washington Sundar picks seven wickets on return to Indian team, repays selectors' faith Washington Sundar repaid the faith of the Indian selectors on Thursday (Oct 24) by picking seven wickets in the first innings of New Zealand in the second Test match. Washington, who came into the side replacing Kuldeep Yadav, showed his class with the ball while playing at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. His seven wickets also meant New Zealand were bowled out for 259 in the final session on Day 1. Beyonce to perform at Kamala Harris rally in Houston: Reports Several prominent stars of the Hollywood lobby have come in support of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. And, if recent reports are to be believed, the most recent one who will be supporting Harris in the presidential race is none other than the Queen - Beyonce!

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A Sikh teenage girl was found dead inside a walk-in oven of a Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, the regional police said.&nbsp;

Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said that they were informed about a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9:30 pm (local time)&nbsp;last Saturday.

"The woman, who was an employee of the store, was located in a large walk-in oven belonging to the store's bakery department," HRP said in an update on Tuesday (Oct 22).&nbsp;

The police added that the investigators are probing with the Occupational Health and Safety and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.&nbsp;

The teenage girl recently moved to Canada from India, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported.

However, the cause and manner of death have not been determined yet as of Tuesday, the police said.&nbsp;

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The police further called the investigation "complex", adding, "An investigation of this nature may take a significant amount of time."&nbsp;

A Walmart spokesperson said that the Halifax city branch&nbsp;will be closed until further notice as the investigation continues.&nbsp;

"We are heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family," Walmart spokesperson Amanda Moss said in a statement to ABC News. "Our focus remains on taking care of our associates and making sure they have the support they need."

<h2>Member of Maritime Sikh Society</h2>

Meanwhile, the Maritime Sikh Society confirmed to CTV News that she was a member of their community.&nbsp;

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“It's very sad for us, for her family as well, because she came for a better future and she lost her life,” said Anmolpreet Singh, a member of the Maritime Sikh Society.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Sikh teenage girl was found dead inside a walk-in oven of a Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, the regional police said. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said that they were informed about a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9:30 pm (local time) last Saturday.

A Sikh teenage girl was found dead inside a walk-in oven of a Walmart store's bakery department in Canada's Halifax city, the regional police said. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) said that they were informed about a sudden death at the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Road around 9:30 pm (local time) last Saturday. "The woman, who was an employee of the store, was located in a large walk-in oven belonging to the store's bakery department," HRP said in an update on Tuesday (Oct 22). The police added that the investigators are probing with the Occupational Health and Safety and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. The teenage girl recently moved to Canada from India, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported. However, the cause and manner of death have not been determined yet as of Tuesday, the police said. Also read: Canada 'bed fellow' with those trying to challenge Indian sovereignty, says envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma The police further called the investigation "complex", adding, "An investigation of this nature may take a significant amount of time." A Walmart spokesperson said that the Halifax city branch will be closed until further notice as the investigation continues. "We are heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family," Walmart spokesperson Amanda Moss said in a statement to ABC News. "Our focus remains on taking care of our associates and making sure they have the support they need." Member of Maritime Sikh Society Meanwhile, the Maritime Sikh Society confirmed to CTV News that she was a member of their community. Watch | India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Indian Envoy Slams Trudeau Government × “It's very sad for us, for her family as well, because she came for a better future and she lost her life,” said Anmolpreet Singh, a member of the Maritime Sikh Society. (With inputs from agencies)

Sikh teenage girl found dead inside walk-in oven at Walmart store in Canada

The killers of Sikh businessman Ripudaman Singh Malik, a man acquitted of the 1985 bombing of an Air India flight, have pleaded guilty in a Canadian court.

Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez, the two hitmen, have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder from 2022. As per reports, the two men entered their pleas in Canada's British Columbia Supreme Court on the eve of their trial for first-degree murder.

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According to a Vancouver Sun report, the two hitmen got into a ferocious fist fight in the courtroom.

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The two men "punched and clawed at each other" for a couple of minutes before the sheriffs broke up the brawl. Pushing the brawling men to the ground, the officers put them in handcuffs before leading them away.

According to the report, they are scheduled for sentencing on Oct 31. Their second degree guilty plea guarantees life sentences. However, it is not known how long they'll have to serve before being eligible for parole, reports Canadian public broadcaster CBC.

The two hitmen, according to the agreed statement of facts released on Monday (Oct 21) were hired to kill Malik. However, the evidence failed to establish who had hired them.

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Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Sikh businessman, was shot dead outside his family business in Surrey, British Columbia, on the morning of 14 July 2022.

Malik was one of the two men acquitted in 2005 of a devastating double bomb attack, one of Canada’s worst terrorist attacks.

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On 23 June 1985, an Air India Flight 182 blew up off the Irish coast, killing all the 329 passengers onboard. Most of the passengers were Canadian citizens visiting relatives in India. Another bomb exploded prematurely in Japan, killing two baggage handlers.

The blasts were believed to have been carried out by Canada-based Sikhs in retaliation for the 1984 storming of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Malik and his co-accused, Ajaib Singh Bagrib, were acquitted of the mass murder and conspiracy charges over the plane bombings after a two-year trial.

Malik's family, in a statement, said that justice wouldn't be served "Until the parties responsible for hiring them and directing this assassination are brought to justice."

(With inputs from agencies)

The killers of Sikh businessman Ripudaman Singh Malik, a man acquitted of the 1985 bombing of an Air India flight, have pleaded guilty in a Canadian court. Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez, the two hitmen, have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder from 2022.

The killers of Sikh businessman Ripudaman Singh Malik, a man acquitted of the 1985 bombing of an Air India flight, have pleaded guilty in a Canadian court. Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez, the two hitmen, have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder from 2022. As per reports, the two men entered their pleas in Canada's British Columbia Supreme Court on the eve of their trial for first-degree murder. Hitmen get into ferocious fight According to a Vancouver Sun report, the two hitmen got into a ferocious fist fight in the courtroom. Also read | Trump tells voters US elections a choice between 'four years of incompetence or greatness', attacks FEMA The two men "punched and clawed at each other" for a couple of minutes before the sheriffs broke up the brawl. Pushing the brawling men to the ground, the officers put them in handcuffs before leading them away. According to the report, they are scheduled for sentencing on Oct 31. Their second degree guilty plea guarantees life sentences. However, it is not known how long they'll have to serve before being eligible for parole, reports Canadian public broadcaster CBC. The two hitmen, according to the agreed statement of facts released on Monday (Oct 21) were hired to kill Malik. However, the evidence failed to establish who had hired them. Who was Ripudaman Singh Malik? Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Sikh businessman, was shot dead outside his family business in Surrey, British Columbia, on the morning of 14 July 2022. Malik was one of the two men acquitted in 2005 of a devastating double bomb attack, one of Canada’s worst terrorist attacks. Also read | How will Israel attack Iran? Strike plan as revealed by documents leaked online On 23 June 1985, an Air India Flight 182 blew up off the Irish coast, killing all the 329 passengers onboard. Most of the passengers were Canadian citizens visiting relatives in India. Another bomb exploded prematurely in Japan, killing two baggage handlers. The blasts were believed to have been carried out by Canada-based Sikhs in retaliation for the 1984 storming of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Malik and his co-accused, Ajaib Singh Bagrib, were acquitted of the mass murder and conspiracy charges over the plane bombings after a two-year trial. Malik's family, in a statement, said that justice wouldn't be served "Until the parties responsible for hiring them and directing this assassination are brought to justice." (With inputs from agencies)

Ripudaman Singh Malik’s assassins plead guilty to second-degree murder in Canadian court

Sanjay Kumar Verma, the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Canada, has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of damaging the political relationship between the two nations.

Sanjay Kumar Verma, the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Canada, has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of damaging the political relationship between the two nations. Verma also denied any role in the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistani terrorist who was killed in Canada. In an interview with CTV News, Verma condemned Nijjar's murder, saying, "Any murder is wrong and bad. I do condemn it and that is what I have said in many interviews." Trudeau had previously linked Nijjar’s death, which occurred last year in British Columbia, to India. Verma, however, criticised Trudeau, stating that the Canadian leader was basing his accusations on intelligence rather than concrete evidence. "On the basis of intelligence, if you want to destroy a relationship, be my guest. And that's what he [Trudeau] did," Verma said. When asked directly if he had any involvement in Nijjar's death, Verma responded, "Nothing at all. No evidence was presented [by Canada]. (This is) politically motivated." During the interview, Verma also addressed allegations that Indian diplomats and government officials were pressuring Southeast Asians living in Canada for information. He stated that India’s actions were transparent. "There is nothing covert. It's all overt ... we read the newspapers, we read their statements, since we understand Punjabi. So we read their social media posts and try to infer from there," Verma explained. Also read: Delhi school blast: 'White powder' angle - Here's what investigators suspect The high commissioner firmly denied any personal involvement in such activities, stating, "I, as High Commissioner of India, have never done anything of that kind." Tensions between the two countries increased when New Delhi recalled Verma after the Trudeau government suggested that the high commissioner might be linked to the investigation into Nijjar’s killing. Both India and Canada responded by expelling six senior diplomats from each other’s countries. Earlier this week, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed receiving a "diplomatic communication from Canada yesterday suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are 'persons of interest' in a matter related to an investigation in that country" in an ongoing investigation. This further heightened the diplomatic standoff, leading to the expulsion of more officials on both sides. India has consistently emphasized that Canada has yet to provide any credible evidence linking Indian agents to Nijjar's killing. "Since Prime Minister Trudeau made certain allegations in September 2023, the Canadian government has not shared a shred of evidence with the Government of India, despite many requests from our side," the MEA stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Trudeau ruined India-Canada ties over unproven Nijjar murder charges, says outgoing Indian envoy

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Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has warned passengers not to fly on Air India flights between November 1 and 19 claiming that an attack could take place during this period. Pannun has made similar baseless threats in the past such as attacking the Indian parliament, Punjab Chief Minister, amongst others.

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An Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Varma who has now been recalled by New Delhi has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of wrecking bilateral ties with India. Watch in for more details!

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Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach in the context of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader who Ottawa has accused New Delhi's agents&nbsp;of killing.&nbsp;

The report stated that the Indian media, especially those outlets perceived as being aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – highlighted several narratives that targeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada's High Commissioner to India, Canada's national security agencies, Canada's Punjabi Sikh diaspora, and Nijjar's political beliefs.&nbsp;

The report by the Canada's Foreign Interference Commission was published in September this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"The report examined websites and US-based social media platforms to surface relevant English language content to assess potential &nbsp;Foreign Information Manipulations and Interference (FIMI) related to India, honing in on a set of 100 accounts across Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube that are frequently described as 'Godi'&nbsp;media (i.e., media outlets or personalities that are perceived as mouthpieces for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and current Indian Prime Minister Nerandra Modi)," it stated.&nbsp;

The media outlets backed by PM Modi are quite popular with domestic Indian audiences as well as the diaspora communities abroad.&nbsp;

"For example, some outlets have more than 10 million YouTube subscribers, including AajTak/lndia Today (80 million), Zee News/WION (68 million), News 18 (50.8 million), Republic (31.7 million), and Times Now (10.9 million)," the report mentioned.&nbsp;

While defending its stance, the report stressed that Canada's low subscriber numbers of media outlets in comparison with Indian media create a "distinct advantage" in "amplifying negative narratives" about Canada and its position on Nijjar's killing.&nbsp;

"It is very likely that both Canadian and global audiences who follow international news events were exposed to Modi-aligned narratives, themes, and stories on social media platforms," it added.&nbsp;

The report questioned the credibility of user engagement of the Indian media outlets, calling them out, and stressing that they have "little reason to believe that user views have been amplified."&nbsp;

"AajTak, Zee News, and Republic shared several talk-show style clips on their YouTube channels 
about the PM Statement and Hardeep Singh Nijjar, receiving between 50K to IM user views per video. Regrettably, YouTube provides few public tools to verify whether user engagement is authentic or manipulated. RRM Canada, however, has little reason to believe that user views have been amplified," it added.&nbsp;

<h2>Narratives shared about Indian media's involvement&nbsp;</h2>

The report quoted Indian media agencies portraying "Canadian diplomats as haughty".&nbsp;

"In a popular post from ANI, High Commissioner Cameron MacKay leaves the Ministry of External Affairs building without taking questions from a reporter on the scene. Some commentators claim MacKay may have injured the journalist as he closed the embassy vehicle car door. The video received high levels of engagement (16.3K likes, shares, etc.) and was viewed over 2.1M times," the report stated.

According to the report, some of the commentators made direct pleas to Canadian parliamentarians to "eliminate alleged threats to the Indian state".&nbsp;

"The founder of the fringe 'The Frustrated Indian'&nbsp;media outlet, tagged Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre on Twitter, requesting that he neutralise the Khalistanis immediately after becoming the Prime Minister because if you don't, you won't have a country. All the best in advance," the report read.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile,&nbsp;some of the claims by the Indian media, as per the report,&nbsp;also stated that PM Trudeau is "inventing the incident to score political gains" and "satisfying the constituents who support the Khalistan movement". The commentators claimed the incident was a "brazen local political gimmick" at the cost of "assaulting another nation's sovereignty," the report read.&nbsp;

<h2>Hardeep Singh Nijjar's case explained&nbsp;</h2>

In June 2023, Khalistani separatist leader Nijjar was shot and killed by two masked individuals outside a Gurudwara in Surrey. Later in September, Canadian PM Trudeau blamed India and said that there were "credible allegations" of a "potential link" between agents of India's government and Nijjar's murder.&nbsp;

However, the Indian government rejected these allegations as "absurd" and "motivated" and alleged Canada was a supporter of Khalistani "terrorists".&nbsp;

Further, Trudeau clarified, saying that he was not trying to "provoke" or "escalate" the conflict, adding that Canada sought cooperation with India.&nbsp;

Rapid Response Mechanism Canada stated that its analysts will continue to observe the information space for new developments on this topic.

<h2>What's currently happening?&nbsp;</h2>

Earlier this week, on Wednesday (Oct 16) while testifying before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa, Trudeau had admitted that his government did not have hard evidence against India when the allegations about New Delhi’s involvement in Nijjar's death were made.

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"Canada asked India to cooperate. Their (India) ask was for proof. We asked for Indian security agencies to investigate further and cooperate with us. Because at that point what we (Canada) had was intelligence," Trudeau said.

"Their [Indian government] ask was how much do you know? Give us the evidence you have on this and our response was well...it's within your security agencies, you should be looking into how much they know. You should be engaging," the Canadian PM said.

"At that point, it was primarily intelligence and not hard evidentiary proof. So we said, let's work together and look into your security services and maybe we can get that out," he added.

Hours after Trudeau's testimony,&nbsp;the Indian foreign affairs ministry blasted the Canadian PM calling out his "cavalier attitude", and said, "What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently all along — Canada has presented us (India) no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations that it has chosen to level against India and Indian diplomats."

"The responsibility for the damage that this cavalier behaviour has caused to India-Canada relations lies with Prime Minister Trudeau alone," the statement added.&nbsp;

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach in the context of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader who Ottawa has accused New Delhi's agents of killing.

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach in the context of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader who Ottawa has accused New Delhi's agents of killing. The report stated that the Indian media, especially those outlets perceived as being aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – highlighted several narratives that targeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada's High Commissioner to India, Canada's national security agencies, Canada's Punjabi Sikh diaspora, and Nijjar's political beliefs. The report by the Canada's Foreign Interference Commission was published in September this year. "The report examined websites and US-based social media platforms to surface relevant English language content to assess potential Foreign Information Manipulations and Interference (FIMI) related to India, honing in on a set of 100 accounts across Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube that are frequently described as 'Godi' media (i.e., media outlets or personalities that are perceived as mouthpieces for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and current Indian Prime Minister Nerandra Modi)," it stated. The media outlets backed by PM Modi are quite popular with domestic Indian audiences as well as the diaspora communities abroad. "For example, some outlets have more than 10 million YouTube subscribers, including AajTak/lndia Today (80 million), Zee News/WION (68 million), News 18 (50.8 million), Republic (31.7 million), and Times Now (10.9 million)," the report mentioned. While defending its stance, the report stressed that Canada's low subscriber numbers of media outlets in comparison with Indian media create a "distinct advantage" in "amplifying negative narratives" about Canada and its position on Nijjar's killing. "It is very likely that both Canadian and global audiences who follow international news events were exposed to Modi-aligned narratives, themes, and stories on social media platforms," it added. The report questioned the credibility of user engagement of the Indian media outlets, calling them out, and stressing that they have "little reason to believe that user views have been amplified." "AajTak, Zee News, and Republic shared several talk-show style clips on their YouTube channels about the PM Statement and Hardeep Singh Nijjar, receiving between 50K to IM user views per video. Regrettably, YouTube provides few public tools to verify whether user engagement is authentic or manipulated. RRM Canada, however, has little reason to believe that user views have been amplified," it added. Narratives shared about Indian media's involvement The report quoted Indian media agencies portraying "Canadian diplomats as haughty". "In a popular post from ANI, High Commissioner Cameron MacKay leaves the Ministry of External Affairs building without taking questions from a reporter on the scene. Some commentators claim MacKay may have injured the journalist as he closed the embassy vehicle car door. The video received high levels of engagement (16.3K likes, shares, etc.) and was viewed over 2.1M times," the report stated. According to the report, some of the commentators made direct pleas to Canadian parliamentarians to "eliminate alleged threats to the Indian state". "The founder of the fringe 'The Frustrated Indian' media outlet, tagged Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre on Twitter, requesting that he neutralise the Khalistanis immediately after becoming the Prime Minister because if you don't, you won't have a country. All the best in advance," the report read. Watch | Five Questions for India Hater Trudeau × Meanwhile, some of the claims by the Indian media, as per the report, also stated that PM Trudeau is "inventing the incident to score political gains" and "satisfying the constituents who support the Khalistan movement". The commentators claimed the incident was a "brazen local political gimmick" at the cost of "assaulting another nation's sovereignty," the report read. Hardeep Singh Nijjar's case explained In June 2023, Khalistani separatist leader Nijjar was shot and killed by two masked individuals outside a Gurudwara in Surrey. Later in September, Canadian PM Trudeau blamed India and said that there were "credible allegations" of a "potential link" between agents of India's government and Nijjar's murder. However, the Indian government rejected these allegations as "absurd" and "motivated" and alleged Canada was a supporter of Khalistani "terrorists". Further, Trudeau clarified, saying that he was not trying to "provoke" or "escalate" the conflict, adding that Canada sought cooperation with India. Rapid Response Mechanism Canada stated that its analysts will continue to observe the information space for new developments on this topic. What's currently happening? Earlier this week, on Wednesday (Oct 16) while testifying before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa, Trudeau had admitted that his government did not have hard evidence against India when the allegations about New Delhi’s involvement in Nijjar's death were made. Also read: ‘Nijjar was a foreign terrorist,’ Top opposition figure in Canada rips into Trudeau over India row "Canada asked India to cooperate. Their (India) ask was for proof. We asked for Indian security agencies to investigate further and cooperate with us. Because at that point what we (Canada) had was intelligence," Trudeau said. "Their [Indian government] ask was how much do you know? Give us the evidence you have on this and our response was well...it's within your security agencies, you should be looking into how much they know. You should be engaging," the Canadian PM said. "At that point, it was primarily intelligence and not hard evidentiary proof. So we said, let's work together and look into your security services and maybe we can get that out," he added. Hours after Trudeau's testimony, the Indian foreign affairs ministry blasted the Canadian PM calling out his "cavalier attitude", and said, "What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently all along — Canada has presented us (India) no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations that it has chosen to level against India and Indian diplomats." "The responsibility for the damage that this cavalier behaviour has caused to India-Canada relations lies with Prime Minister Trudeau alone," the statement added.

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On October 15, Canadian foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly raised eyebrows by stating that sanctions against India are "On the table," a move that has drawn significant attention from New Delhi. Canada, home to approximately 2 million Indians, is experiencing political pressure from sections of this diaspora, which has led to a toughening stance from prime minister Justin Trudeau's government.

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An expert committee has reviewed euthanasia deaths in Canada's most populous province, Ontario, and identified that in several cases where patients asked to be killed were not due to terminal illness but social reasons including isolation and fears of homelessness.

The findings have further raised concerns over approvals for vulnerable people in the country's assisted dying system.&nbsp;

On Wednesday (Oct 16), Ontario’s chief coroner issued several reports after an Associated Press investigation based on data provided reviewed the&nbsp;euthanasia deaths of people who weren't terminally ill.&nbsp;

Notably, the reports are based on an analysis of anonymised cases, chosen for their implications for future euthanasia requests.&nbsp;

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The legal criteria in Canada require a medical reason for euthanasia, a fatal diagnosis, or unmanageable pain. However, according to the committee's reports, cases where people were euthanised were based on other factors including an "unmet social need".&nbsp;

The AP's investigation&nbsp;found doctors and nurses privately struggling with euthanasia requests from vulnerable people whose suffering might be addressed by money, social connections or adequate housing.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Indian Health Ministry Releases New Guidelines on Passive Euthanasia

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The providers expressed deep discomfort with ending the lives of vulnerable people whose deaths were avoidable, even if they met the criteria.&nbsp;

Dr&nbsp;Ramona Coelho, a doctor on the expert committee, said, "To finally have a government report that recognizes these cases of concern is extremely important. We’ve been gaslit for so many years when we raised fears about people getting MAiD because they were poor, disabled, or socially isolated."

Dr&nbsp;Scott Kim, a physician and bioethicist at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, said the real issue is the permissive nature of Canada's law.&nbsp;

However,&nbsp;according to the polls, widespread support can be seen for expanding euthanasia access in Canada. In line with this, Kim questioned whether most Canadians understand what is allowed and said it's “baffling” that officials hadn't previously considered these issues.

(With inputs from agencies)

An expert committee has reviewed euthanasia deaths in Canada's most populous province, Ontario, and identified that in several cases where patients asked to be killed were not due to terminal illness but social reasons including isolation and fears of homelessness.

An expert committee has reviewed euthanasia deaths in Canada's most populous province, Ontario, and identified that in several cases where patients asked to be killed were not due to terminal illness but social reasons including isolation and fears of homelessness. The findings have further raised concerns over approvals for vulnerable people in the country's assisted dying system. On Wednesday (Oct 16), Ontario’s chief coroner issued several reports after an Associated Press investigation based on data provided reviewed the euthanasia deaths of people who weren't terminally ill. Notably, the reports are based on an analysis of anonymised cases, chosen for their implications for future euthanasia requests. Also read: UK parliament set to debate assisted dying bill as public support grows The legal criteria in Canada require a medical reason for euthanasia, a fatal diagnosis, or unmanageable pain. However, according to the committee's reports, cases where people were euthanised were based on other factors including an "unmet social need". The AP's investigation found doctors and nurses privately struggling with euthanasia requests from vulnerable people whose suffering might be addressed by money, social connections or adequate housing. Watch | Indian Health Ministry Releases New Guidelines on Passive Euthanasia × The providers expressed deep discomfort with ending the lives of vulnerable people whose deaths were avoidable, even if they met the criteria. Dr Ramona Coelho, a doctor on the expert committee, said, "To finally have a government report that recognizes these cases of concern is extremely important. We’ve been gaslit for so many years when we raised fears about people getting MAiD because they were poor, disabled, or socially isolated." Dr Scott Kim, a physician and bioethicist at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, said the real issue is the permissive nature of Canada's law. However, according to the polls, widespread support can be seen for expanding euthanasia access in Canada. In line with this, Kim questioned whether most Canadians understand what is allowed and said it's “baffling” that officials hadn't previously considered these issues. (With inputs from agencies)

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