As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went overboard in linking India to the death of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil last year, he has been now accused of turning a blind eye towards China’s alleged interference in Canadian politics. While speaking before the Foreign Interference Commission, a panel set up to probe interference in Canada’s 2019 and 2021 elections, Trudeau casually labelled China’s efforts to target Canadian MPs as “part of what diplomats do.”

Trudeau highlighted how China has broadly classified Canadian parliamentarians into three different groups in their diplomatic activities, based on their views on the communist country.

“The fact that Chinese diplomats are categorising MPs in their outreach abilities into those three categories is not itself particularly revelatory or new information to me. It is fairly obvious and a part of what diplomats do in all countries in all parts of the world,” Trudeau argued.

<h2>China- The elephant in the room</h2>

Trudeau downplayed Chinese interference activities even as Canada’s own intelligence has suggested that Beijing clandestinely interfered in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections in the North American country, both of which Trudeau won.

Additionally, Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission in 2024 had identified China as “the main perpetrator.”

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The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians in March had also identified China and Russia as the top sources of foreign threats.

"In its 2019 review of the Government Response to Foreign Interference, the Committee noted that the most significant perpetrators of foreign interference in Canada were the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation, with the PRC representing the greatest foreign interference threat," the report said.

<h2>India- A soft target for Trudeau</h2>

Yet days ahead of his appearance before the Foreign Interference Commission, Trudeau chose to go all guns blazing against India, without even having any ‘hard evidence’ suggesting the involvement of Indian diplomats in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Mike Duheme on Monday accused Indian officials of “interference into democratic processes”.

During his appearance, Trudeau admitted that his government did not have hard evidence against India.

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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," said Trudeau.

Canadian opposition is now attacking Trudeau to let China have its way in the country’s internal affairs. The Leader of the Opposition in Canada, Pierre Poilievre, even said Beijing had helped Trudeau secure victories in the past two Canadian elections, further piling pressure on the embattled PM amidst the diplomatic standoff with India.

(With inputs from agencies)

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went overboard in linking India to the death of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil last year, he has been now accused of turning a blind eye towards China’s alleged interference in Canadian politics.

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went overboard in linking India to the death of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil last year, he has been now accused of turning a blind eye towards China’s alleged interference in Canadian politics. While speaking before the Foreign Interference Commission, a panel set up to probe interference in Canada’s 2019 and 2021 elections, Trudeau casually labelled China’s efforts to target Canadian MPs as “part of what diplomats do.” Trudeau highlighted how China has broadly classified Canadian parliamentarians into three different groups in their diplomatic activities, based on their views on the communist country. “The fact that Chinese diplomats are categorising MPs in their outreach abilities into those three categories is not itself particularly revelatory or new information to me. It is fairly obvious and a part of what diplomats do in all countries in all parts of the world,” Trudeau argued. China- The elephant in the room Trudeau downplayed Chinese interference activities even as Canada’s own intelligence has suggested that Beijing clandestinely interfered in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections in the North American country, both of which Trudeau won. Additionally, Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission in 2024 had identified China as “the main perpetrator.” Also read: Nijjar killing row: India blasts Trudeau’s ‘cavalier attitude’ following ‘no hard proof’ remark The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians in March had also identified China and Russia as the top sources of foreign threats. "In its 2019 review of the Government Response to Foreign Interference, the Committee noted that the most significant perpetrators of foreign interference in Canada were the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation, with the PRC representing the greatest foreign interference threat," the report said. India- A soft target for Trudeau Yet days ahead of his appearance before the Foreign Interference Commission, Trudeau chose to go all guns blazing against India, without even having any ‘hard evidence’ suggesting the involvement of Indian diplomats in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Mike Duheme on Monday accused Indian officials of “interference into democratic processes”. During his appearance, Trudeau admitted that his government did not have hard evidence against India. Also read: Justin Trudeau admits Canada had no ‘hard proof’ of India’s role in Nijjar killing, only ‘intel’ "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," said Trudeau. Canadian opposition is now attacking Trudeau to let China have its way in the country’s internal affairs. The Leader of the Opposition in Canada, Pierre Poilievre, even said Beijing had helped Trudeau secure victories in the past two Canadian elections, further piling pressure on the embattled PM amidst the diplomatic standoff with India. (With inputs from agencies)

Trudeau accused of allowing China a free run as he locks horns with New Delhi

Long-simmering Canada-India tensions descend into a public feud. Diplomatic dispute between both nations has nosedived again like never before. Canada and India have expelled each other's diplomats amid various accusations. Row has intensified over last year's assassination of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil. Watch to know more!

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The stage is all set for Omar Abdullah to be sworn in as the chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, October 16. This marks the return of an elected government to the region after six long years. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to witness several prominent leaders from the INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, in attendance. Watch in for more details!

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United States has said that India is taking the allegations of a plot to assassinate an American citizen on US soil seriously and this comes after Indian officials met with US State Department and Department of Justice officials to discuss their active investigation into the matter. The probe is related to the alleged Indian involvement in a failed assassination plot against Pro Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Mentioning the ongoing collaboration between the US and India in the case, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted that both countries maintain a strong partnership despite the concerns. Watch in for more details!

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The US on Tuesday (Oct 15) sided with its Five Eyes partner Canada over escalating diplomatic row between Ottawa and New Delhi, accusing India of ‘not cooperating’. Canada has accused Indian government and its diplomats of being involved in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, citing an ongoing probe. New Delhi has rubbished these allegations, saying Canada has failed to provide ‘a shred of evidence’ backing up these ‘absurd’ claims.

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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar departed from Islamabad after concluding a "productive" Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit hosted by Pakistan. He thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the hospitality and courtesies.

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Heavy rain continued to lash Chennai, disrupting normal life and leading to waterlogging and traffic congestion in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Watch for more details!

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s campaign against India escalates. Canada-India diplomatic war comes down to sanctions against later. Canada's Foreign Minister says ‘everything on the table’ when asked about sanctions on India. The rift intensified after Canada accused India of promoting criminal activities on its soil. Relations have nosedived since Canada notified the expulsion of six Indian diplomats. Watch to know more!

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German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann switched to Electric Vehicle with sustainability in mind and marked the occasion with Indian customs and rituals as he smashed a coconut and tied 'nimbu-mirchi' (lemon and chillies) in his new car.

The ritual is believed to ward off evil spirits.

Ackermann said that as the pollution in Delhi increases during winters, he switched to EVs to "contribute" to reducing it.

"Germany and India are committed to a mutual partnership, which is called the partnership agreement to sustainable development...In winter time, pollution gets really bad and I felt that we should do a contribution to reducing pollution. I wanted to have an EV and that is why my HQ accepted after a while that we get a new car which is an e-Car and therefore reduces pollution. That was the main aim," he said.

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Earlier on October 12, Ackermann expressed his happiness over launching the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) in Delhi and said the organisation would push the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and Europe.

Talking to ANI, Ackermann said that the launch of FEBI in Delhi is an important step as Europe plays an important role in the Indian business ecosystem.

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"It's a great moment. I think FEBI is a very, very interesting network. It is now a network that has over a hundred companies from Europe, and it's an umbrella organization of all the bilateral chambers of commerce. And I think in the time when Europe always plays a more and bigger role in India, it is a very, very interesting and important network. In the near future, we will see FEBI being very active in very many fields, not least also when it comes to the FTA negotiations between India and the EU," the German Ambassador said.

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German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann switched to Electric Vehicle with sustainability in mind and marked the occasion with Indian customs and rituals as he smashed a coconut and tied 'nimbu-mirchi' (lemon and chillies) in his new car.

German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann switched to Electric Vehicle with sustainability in mind and marked the occasion with Indian customs and rituals as he smashed a coconut and tied 'nimbu-mirchi' (lemon and chillies) in his new car. The ritual is believed to ward off evil spirits. Ackermann said that as the pollution in Delhi increases during winters, he switched to EVs to "contribute" to reducing it. "Germany and India are committed to a mutual partnership, which is called the partnership agreement to sustainable development...In winter time, pollution gets really bad and I felt that we should do a contribution to reducing pollution. I wanted to have an EV and that is why my HQ accepted after a while that we get a new car which is an e-Car and therefore reduces pollution. That was the main aim," he said. Also read: October 2024 is 'Germany ka Mahotsav' in Delhi: Ambassador Ackermann Earlier on October 12, Ackermann expressed his happiness over launching the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) in Delhi and said the organisation would push the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and Europe. Talking to ANI, Ackermann said that the launch of FEBI in Delhi is an important step as Europe plays an important role in the Indian business ecosystem. Watch | German Envoy Ackermann upbeat on Indian Business Climate; Says key Indo-German talks this year × "It's a great moment. I think FEBI is a very, very interesting network. It is now a network that has over a hundred companies from Europe, and it's an umbrella organization of all the bilateral chambers of commerce. And I think in the time when Europe always plays a more and bigger role in India, it is a very, very interesting and important network. In the near future, we will see FEBI being very active in very many fields, not least also when it comes to the FTA negotiations between India and the EU," the German Ambassador said. 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.

German envoy performs Indian rituals after buying new EV; ties 'lemon and chillies', smashes coconut

Pakistan is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024 in Islamabad. Indian EAM S Jaishankar is also in Islamabad to attend the summit. It is the first time in nearly a decade that an Indian Foreign Minister has traveled to Pakistan even as the ties remain tense between the two neighbors. Watch to know more.

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India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in Islamabad as Pakistan hosts the 23rd SCO Summit. It is the first time in nearly a decade that an Indian Foreign Minister has traveled to Pakistan even as the ties remain tense between the two neighbors. Watch to know more.

Pakistan Hosts Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Islamabad

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An inquiry committee from India is set to visit the United States on Tuesday, October 15, to investigate American claims about the involvement of an Indian government official in an alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, according to a statement released by the US Department of State on Monday.

An inquiry committee from India is set to visit the United States on Tuesday, October 15, to investigate American claims about the involvement of an Indian government official in an alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, according to a statement released by the US Department of State on Monday. However, the US State Department later withdrew the statement. “An Indian Enquiry Committee that was established to investigate activities of certain organized criminals is actively investigating the individual who was identified last year in the Department of Justice’s indictment as an Indian government employee who directed a foiled plot to assassinate a US citizen in New York City,” the statement read. Also read: India expels 6 Canadian diplomats, hours after recalling its high commissioner "The Inquiry Committee will be travelling to Washington, D.C. on October 15th, as part of their ongoing investigations to discuss the case, including information they have obtained, and to receive an update from US authorities regarding the US case that is proceeding," it added. "Additionally, India has informed the United States they are continuing their efforts to investigate other linkages of the former government employee and will determine follow-up steps, as necessary," the US state department added in its statement. Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, was charged by US federal prosecutors in November last year for his alleged role in the failed assassination attempt targeting Pannun. Gupta was arrested in the Czech Republic last year following a US request. Also read: EU sanctions Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia US prosecutors accused Gupta of collaborating with an Indian government employee and offering $100,000 to hire an assassin to kill Pannun, who resides in New York City. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, labeled a terrorist by India, leads the Khalistani separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). A dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Pannun was born in Khankot, a village near Amritsar, and is the son of Mahinder Singh, a former employee of the Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board. (With inputs from agencies)

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