In his first bilateral meeting with a foreign leader, US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> virtually met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The two leaders talked about the immediate need to bring in more policies around climate change. Trudeau praised Biden for rejoining the Paris climate accord and said, "US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years."

"And I have to say as we were preparing the joint rollout of the communique on this, it’s nice when the Americans are not pulling out all the references to climate change and instead adding them in," he added.&nbsp;

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Biden returned the praise by claiming that "the United States has no closer friend than Canada"

They also highlighted the recently-tainted relationship of both the countries with China, with Canada also mentioning the two citizens, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who have been detained by China.

"Human beings are not bartering chips," Biden said about the detained Canadian citizens. "We’re going to work together until we get their safe return."

It is still unclear whether the two leaders talked about Canada accessing the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine from the Michigan plant, instead of Belgium. The issue was highlighted in their call, which took place a few days ago, where Biden had said that his priority is to get all American vaccinated first.

However, Trudeau assured the US President that the two countries will work "together to get through Covid but also to make sure we're pulling our weight around the world and making the world a better and safer place for everyone."

In his first bilateral meeting with a foreign leader, US President Joe Biden virtually met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The two leaders talked about the immediate need to bring in more policies around climate change.

In his first bilateral meeting with a foreign leader, US President Joe Biden virtually met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The two leaders talked about the immediate need to bring in more policies around climate change. Trudeau praised Biden for rejoining the Paris climate accord and said, "US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years." "And I have to say as we were preparing the joint rollout of the communique on this, it’s nice when the Americans are not pulling out all the references to climate change and instead adding them in," he added. WATCH| Biden returned the praise by claiming that "the United States has no closer friend than Canada" They also highlighted the recently-tainted relationship of both the countries with China, with Canada also mentioning the two citizens, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who have been detained by China. "Human beings are not bartering chips," Biden said about the detained Canadian citizens. "We’re going to work together until we get their safe return." It is still unclear whether the two leaders talked about Canada accessing the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine from the Michigan plant, instead of Belgium. The issue was highlighted in their call, which took place a few days ago, where Biden had said that his priority is to get all American vaccinated first. However, Trudeau assured the US President that the two countries will work "together to get through Covid but also to make sure we're pulling our weight around the world and making the world a better and safer place for everyone."

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada and other countries are mulling labelling China's treatment of Uighurs a genocide.&nbsp;

The comments come after former US president Donald Trump last month called the treatment of Uighurs living in China's Xinjiang genocide and crimes against humanity.&nbsp;

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"It's a word that is extremely loaded and is certainly something that we should be looking at in the case of the Uighurs," Trudeau was quoted as saying by news agency AFP in a news conference.&nbsp;

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"I know the international community is looking very carefully at that and we are certainly among them, and we will not hesitate from being part of the determinations around these sorts of things."

Trudeau also said there was "no question" of the immense human rights violations reported happening in Xinjiang.&nbsp;

"We are extremely concerned about that and have highlighted our concerns many times. But when it comes to the application of the very specific word 'genocide,' we simply need to ensure that all the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed in the processes before a determination like that is made," the Canadian CM said.&nbsp;

Human rights groups say at least a million Uighurs and Turkic-speaking Muslims are held in detention camps in Xinjiang.&nbsp;

Recently, media reports quoted Uighur women who said they were raped by Chinese authorities in these camps.&nbsp;

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada and other countries are mulling labelling China's treatment of Uighurs a genocide. The comments come after former US president Donald Trump last month called the treatment of Uighurs living in China's Xinjiang genocide and crimes against humanity.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada and other countries are mulling labelling China's treatment of Uighurs a genocide. The comments come after former US president Donald Trump last month called the treatment of Uighurs living in China's Xinjiang genocide and crimes against humanity. Watch | "It's a word that is extremely loaded and is certainly something that we should be looking at in the case of the Uighurs," Trudeau was quoted as saying by news agency AFP in a news conference. Also read | China bans BBC World News for its reporting on Uighur genocide, Covid-19 "I know the international community is looking very carefully at that and we are certainly among them, and we will not hesitate from being part of the determinations around these sorts of things." Trudeau also said there was "no question" of the immense human rights violations reported happening in Xinjiang. "We are extremely concerned about that and have highlighted our concerns many times. But when it comes to the application of the very specific word 'genocide,' we simply need to ensure that all the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed in the processes before a determination like that is made," the Canadian CM said. Human rights groups say at least a million Uighurs and Turkic-speaking Muslims are held in detention camps in Xinjiang. Recently, media reports quoted Uighur women who said they were raped by Chinese authorities in these camps.

Canada, other nations considering labeling Uighur treatment 'genocide': Trudeau

The Serum Institute of India will ship the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Canada in less than one month, Serum's chief executive said on Monday.

"As we await regulatory approvals from Canada, I assure you, @SerumInstIndia will fly out #COVISHIELD to Canada in less than a month; I'm on it!" CEO Adar Poonawalla said on Twitter, referring to a brand name for AstraZeneca's vaccine.

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India boasts of several vaccine manufacturing facilities and is fast emerging as a key supplier to the world.

Canada, which has recorded more than 825,000 coronavirus cases and 21,000 deaths so far, does not yet have a vaccine manufacturing facility of its own and is reliant on foreign suppliers.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week assured Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau that India would do its best to supply Canada with the vaccines, potentially easing shortages faced in the country.

Canada has so far ordered vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.

The Serum Institute of India will ship the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Canada in less than one month, Serum's chief executive said on Monday.

The Serum Institute of India will ship the Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Canada in less than one month, Serum's chief executive said on Monday. "As we await regulatory approvals from Canada, I assure you, @SerumInstIndia will fly out #COVISHIELD to Canada in less than a month; I'm on it!" CEO Adar Poonawalla said on Twitter, referring to a brand name for AstraZeneca's vaccine. Dear Hon’ble PM @JustinTrudeau, I thank you for your warm words towards India and it’s vaccine industry. As we await regulatory approvals from Canada, I assure you, @SerumInstIndia will fly out #COVISHIELD to Canada in less than a month; I’m on it! — Adar Poonawalla (@adarpoonawalla) February 15, 2021 × India boasts of several vaccine manufacturing facilities and is fast emerging as a key supplier to the world. Canada, which has recorded more than 825,000 coronavirus cases and 21,000 deaths so far, does not yet have a vaccine manufacturing facility of its own and is reliant on foreign suppliers. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week assured Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau that India would do its best to supply Canada with the vaccines, potentially easing shortages faced in the country. Canada has so far ordered vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.

India's Serum says will ship AstraZeneca vaccine to Canada in 'less than a month'

Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that his country is "looking" for extra covid vaccines from India. Last week both PM Trudeau and&nbsp;Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke to each other with latter assuring the former of covid vaccine supplies.

Trudeau in response to a question in a presser said, "We are looking at possible extra vaccines coming from India from the Serum Institute, work is being closely on that"

Adding, "It was good to talk to PM Modi on a range of subjects" including, the "role India is playing on producing vaccines for the developing world and other issues that is important to us.".

Canada has a deal to get 20 million Astrazeneca covid vaccine which he said is not "from the Indian production facility, I believe they are from AstraZeneca facility from South Korea".

The talks between the two&nbsp;sides come two&nbsp;months after Canadian PM spoke on the ongoing farmers' protests in India.

In December he made comments on the farmers'&nbsp;protests angering New Delhi which lodged a strong protest by a rare summoning of Canadian envoy to India, Nadir Patel.

During the talks last week, farmers issue was discussed with&nbsp;Trudeau "commending" New Delhi's efforts "to choose the path of dialogue as befitting in democracy", the ministry of external affairs said on Friday in response to a question.

India, which produces 60 per cent&nbsp;of global vaccines, has sent COVID&nbsp;vaccines to more than 20 countries.&nbsp;

New Delhi has gifted vaccines to 13 countries while sending&nbsp;vaccines on a commercial basis to 9 countries. In all it has&nbsp;supplied&nbsp;229.7&nbsp;lakh doses of COVID vaccines to the global community-- 64.7 lakh doses as a gift, 165 lakh doses commercially.

Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that his country is "looking" for extra covid vaccines from India. Last week both PM Trudeau and Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke to each other with latter assuring the former of covid vaccine supplies.

Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that his country is "looking" for extra covid vaccines from India. Last week both PM Trudeau and Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke to each other with latter assuring the former of covid vaccine supplies. Trudeau in response to a question in a presser said, "We are looking at possible extra vaccines coming from India from the Serum Institute, work is being closely on that" Adding, "It was good to talk to PM Modi on a range of subjects" including, the "role India is playing on producing vaccines for the developing world and other issues that is important to us.". Canada has a deal to get 20 million Astrazeneca covid vaccine which he said is not "from the Indian production facility, I believe they are from AstraZeneca facility from South Korea". The talks between the two sides come two months after Canadian PM spoke on the ongoing farmers' protests in India. In December he made comments on the farmers' protests angering New Delhi which lodged a strong protest by a rare summoning of Canadian envoy to India, Nadir Patel. During the talks last week, farmers issue was discussed with Trudeau "commending" New Delhi's efforts "to choose the path of dialogue as befitting in democracy", the ministry of external affairs said on Friday in response to a question. India, which produces 60 per cent of global vaccines, has sent COVID vaccines to more than 20 countries. New Delhi has gifted vaccines to 13 countries while sending vaccines on a commercial basis to 9 countries. In all it has supplied 229.7 lakh doses of COVID vaccines to the global community-- 64.7 lakh doses as a gift, 165 lakh doses commercially.

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During a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, PM Narendra Modi assured him of coronavirus vaccine supplies. India has already sent vaccines to around 20 countries. It has got requests from developing as well as developed nations.

A readout from Indian PM's office said during the talks Prime Minister Trudeau informed PM Modi about "Canada's requirements of COVID-19 vaccines from India" to which the latter "assured...that India would do its best to support Canada's vaccination efforts, just as it had done for many other countries already"

The readout said Canadian leader lauded New Delhi saying, "if the world managed to conquer COVID-19, it would be significantly because of India's tremendous pharmaceutical capacity" and "Prime Minister Modi's leadership in sharing this capacity with the world."

The vaccines will be supplied commercially from India to Canada. India has already supplied vaccines on a commercial basis to countries like Brazil, Morrocco, South Africa.&nbsp;

During the talks, India and Canada discussed issues such as the economic impact of the pandemic, climate change.

The talks assume significance since ties between the two countries were impacted in December after Canadian PM commented on the farmer protests in India.&nbsp;

Back then, an angry New Delhi had summoned the Canadian envoy to Delhi Nadir Patel and handed over a strong demarche. In fact, the matter was taken up with Canadian authorities both in Ottawa and New Delhi and conveyed that such comments pertaining to the internal affairs of India are "unwarranted and unacceptable".

During a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, PM Narendra Modi assured him of coronavirus vaccine supplies. India has already sent vaccines to around 20 countries.

During a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, PM Narendra Modi assured him of coronavirus vaccine supplies. India has already sent vaccines to around 20 countries. It has got requests from developing as well as developed nations. A readout from Indian PM's office said during the talks Prime Minister Trudeau informed PM Modi about "Canada's requirements of COVID-19 vaccines from India" to which the latter "assured...that India would do its best to support Canada's vaccination efforts, just as it had done for many other countries already" The readout said Canadian leader lauded New Delhi saying, "if the world managed to conquer COVID-19, it would be significantly because of India's tremendous pharmaceutical capacity" and "Prime Minister Modi's leadership in sharing this capacity with the world." The vaccines will be supplied commercially from India to Canada. India has already supplied vaccines on a commercial basis to countries like Brazil, Morrocco, South Africa. During the talks, India and Canada discussed issues such as the economic impact of the pandemic, climate change. The talks assume significance since ties between the two countries were impacted in December after Canadian PM commented on the farmer protests in India. Back then, an angry New Delhi had summoned the Canadian envoy to Delhi Nadir Patel and handed over a strong demarche. In fact, the matter was taken up with Canadian authorities both in Ottawa and New Delhi and conveyed that such comments pertaining to the internal affairs of India are "unwarranted and unacceptable".

PM Modi assures Canada's Trudeau of COVID vaccine supplies

Canada has secure over 380 million doses of vaccine for the mass inoculation drive. It will be 10 doses of vaccine per person. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a telephonic conversation with PM Narendra Modi urges to provide covid vaccine supplies.

Canada secures over 380 Million doses of vaccine

Canadian leader Justin Trudeau and new US President Joe Biden spoke on the phone Friday on an extensive range of topics, and made plans to meet in person "next month," Ottawa said.&nbsp;

"The two leaders agreed to meet next month in order to advance the important work of renewing the deep and enduring friendship between Canada and the United States," Trudeau's office said in a statement.

Trudeau, who has been keen to embrace the new president and turn the page on the often tumultuous Donald Trump years, was the first foreign leader to speak with Biden since Wednesday's inauguration.

"They discussed collaboration on vaccines and acknowledged that the two countries’ efforts are strengthened by existing exchanges of medical personnel and the flow of critical medical supplies," according to a readout of the call.

The two also agreed to expand cooperation on continental defence and in the Arctic and said their respective top defence and foreign affairs would be meeting at the earliest opportunity.

Trudeau earlier on Friday hailed Biden's arrival as a "new era" for bilateral ties but the relationship has begun with an early disagreement after Biden scrapped the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the United States on his first day in office on Wednesday.

Pipeline builder TC Energy Corp said it would eliminate more than 1,000 construction jobs in coming weeks due to the cancellation.

"The prime minister raised Canada’s disappointment with the United States’ decision on the Keystone XL pipeline," according to the readout, which noted that Trudeau also brought up the "the importance of the softwood lumber industry, and urged the removal of duties."

The long-running dispute saw the Trump administration impose tariffs against what it saw as unfair subsidies for Canadian exporters of softwood lumber, which is used in home construction.

Canadian leader Justin Trudeau and new US President Joe Biden spoke on the phone Friday on an extensive range of topics, and made plans to meet in person "next month," Ottawa said.

Canadian leader Justin Trudeau and new US President Joe Biden spoke on the phone Friday on an extensive range of topics, and made plans to meet in person "next month," Ottawa said. "The two leaders agreed to meet next month in order to advance the important work of renewing the deep and enduring friendship between Canada and the United States," Trudeau's office said in a statement. Trudeau, who has been keen to embrace the new president and turn the page on the often tumultuous Donald Trump years, was the first foreign leader to speak with Biden since Wednesday's inauguration. "They discussed collaboration on vaccines and acknowledged that the two countries’ efforts are strengthened by existing exchanges of medical personnel and the flow of critical medical supplies," according to a readout of the call. The two also agreed to expand cooperation on continental defence and in the Arctic and said their respective top defence and foreign affairs would be meeting at the earliest opportunity. Trudeau earlier on Friday hailed Biden's arrival as a "new era" for bilateral ties but the relationship has begun with an early disagreement after Biden scrapped the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the United States on his first day in office on Wednesday. Pipeline builder TC Energy Corp said it would eliminate more than 1,000 construction jobs in coming weeks due to the cancellation. "The prime minister raised Canada’s disappointment with the United States’ decision on the Keystone XL pipeline," according to the readout, which noted that Trudeau also brought up the "the importance of the softwood lumber industry, and urged the removal of duties." The long-running dispute saw the Trump administration impose tariffs against what it saw as unfair subsidies for Canadian exporters of softwood lumber, which is used in home construction.

US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to have first meeting 'next month'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged nations around the world to maintain a unified front against Chinese detentions of foreign citizens, saying every country was vulnerable.

Trudeau made his remarks as China offered more consular access to two Canadian men it arrested in December 2018 and charged with spying. Canada has repeatedly called on its partners to press Beijing for their release.

"We have a tremendous level of alignment, not just with the United States but with allies around the world, to continually bring up the question of the coercive diplomacy that China is increasingly using," Trudeau said in an interview at the Reuters Next summit that aired on Thursday.

"We must all stand together because who knows whose citizens might be next?"

China detained the two men after Canadian police picked up Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on a US&nbsp;arrest warrant. She is under house arrest in Vancouver as she fights extradition.

Syrine Khoury, a spokeswoman for Foreign Minister Marc Garneau, said Canada had obtained agreements involving increased family and consular access to the two men in recent months but gave no details.

A person familiar with the case said that since October, consular visits had been restored to levels seen before the pandemic. The families of the two men had also spoken to them once by phone, said the person, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation.

Khoury also said Canadian immigration officials had allowed Meng family members to visit her. Canada has strict travel restrictions to combat the coronavirus.

A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino declined to comment when asked whether the permission for Meng's family was linked to the increased consular access

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged nations around the world to maintain a unified front against Chinese detentions of foreign citizens, saying every country was vulnerable.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged nations around the world to maintain a unified front against Chinese detentions of foreign citizens, saying every country was vulnerable. Trudeau made his remarks as China offered more consular access to two Canadian men it arrested in December 2018 and charged with spying. Canada has repeatedly called on its partners to press Beijing for their release. "We have a tremendous level of alignment, not just with the United States but with allies around the world, to continually bring up the question of the coercive diplomacy that China is increasingly using," Trudeau said in an interview at the Reuters Next summit that aired on Thursday. "We must all stand together because who knows whose citizens might be next?" China detained the two men after Canadian police picked up Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on a US arrest warrant. She is under house arrest in Vancouver as she fights extradition. Syrine Khoury, a spokeswoman for Foreign Minister Marc Garneau, said Canada had obtained agreements involving increased family and consular access to the two men in recent months but gave no details. A person familiar with the case said that since October, consular visits had been restored to levels seen before the pandemic. The families of the two men had also spoken to them once by phone, said the person, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation. Khoury also said Canadian immigration officials had allowed Meng family members to visit her. Canada has strict travel restrictions to combat the coronavirus. A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino declined to comment when asked whether the permission for Meng's family was linked to the increased consular access

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday for the first time has said that there could well be an election this year, indicating his government is preparing for a vote he insists he does not want.

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Trudeau's Party (Liberal Party) needs the support of the opposition parties to govern the country as it only controls a minority of seats in the House of Commons. Trudeau's administration can be brought down if the opposition unites against them.&nbsp;

Despite Trudeau making it clear that his priority is tackling the coronavirus pandemic, he still acknowledged the likelihood that Canadians would be voting this year.

"Obviously, we are in a minority government, and that could well happen," he told Montreal's CHOU 1450 AM radio station when asked about the chances of a national vote in the coming months.

"Our priority as a government is going to be helping people get through this pandemic and I hope the different opposition parties will help us ... it's not in our interests to have an election, people want us to work together to help them."

According to some opinion polls, Liberals, while ahead of their Conservative rivals, would most likely fall short of winning a majority.

Liberal insiders told Reuters last year that a snap election was likely at some point in 2021 rather than at the scheduled end of the legislature in 2023.

(Inputs from Reuters)

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday for the first time has said that there could well be an election this year, indicating his government is preparing for a vote he insists he does not want.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday for the first time has said that there could well be an election this year, indicating his government is preparing for a vote he insists he does not want. ALSO READ: Trump is said to have discussed pardoning himself Trudeau's Party (Liberal Party) needs the support of the opposition parties to govern the country as it only controls a minority of seats in the House of Commons. Trudeau's administration can be brought down if the opposition unites against them. Despite Trudeau making it clear that his priority is tackling the coronavirus pandemic, he still acknowledged the likelihood that Canadians would be voting this year. "Obviously, we are in a minority government, and that could well happen," he told Montreal's CHOU 1450 AM radio station when asked about the chances of a national vote in the coming months. "Our priority as a government is going to be helping people get through this pandemic and I hope the different opposition parties will help us ... it's not in our interests to have an election, people want us to work together to help them." According to some opinion polls, Liberals, while ahead of their Conservative rivals, would most likely fall short of winning a majority. Liberal insiders told Reuters last year that a snap election was likely at some point in 2021 rather than at the scheduled end of the legislature in 2023. (Inputs from Reuters)

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that first doses of coronavirus vaccine will arrive in the country in a matter of days. He was speaking with reporters. His comments came just a day after Canada's health regulators granted emergency approval Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. 30,000 doses will arrive in Canada in the beginning.

"The first 30,000 doses are expected to arrive on Canadian soil in just a few days," said Trudeau.

He said that the federal government will cover the cost of the vaccine. He also said that his government will create a federal vaccine support program to address the unintended adverse effects of vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine.

Canada is expected to receive up to 249,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech before the end of December, which will allow up to 124,500 Canadians to be vaccinated before the end of the year, Trudeau said on Monday.

Public health officials say the plan is to vaccinate 40 to 50 percent of Canadians by next summer and complete the COVID-19 immunization program by September 30, 2021. As of Tuesday, Canadian authorities have reported over 440,000 coronavirus cases and more than 13,000 virus-related fatalities.

(With Reuters inputs)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that first doses of coronavirus vaccine will arrive in the country in a matter of days. He was speaking with reporters.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that first doses of coronavirus vaccine will arrive in the country in a matter of days. He was speaking with reporters. His comments came just a day after Canada's health regulators granted emergency approval Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. 30,000 doses will arrive in Canada in the beginning. "The first 30,000 doses are expected to arrive on Canadian soil in just a few days," said Trudeau. He said that the federal government will cover the cost of the vaccine. He also said that his government will create a federal vaccine support program to address the unintended adverse effects of vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine. Canada is expected to receive up to 249,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech before the end of December, which will allow up to 124,500 Canadians to be vaccinated before the end of the year, Trudeau said on Monday. Public health officials say the plan is to vaccinate 40 to 50 percent of Canadians by next summer and complete the COVID-19 immunization program by September 30, 2021. As of Tuesday, Canadian authorities have reported over 440,000 coronavirus cases and more than 13,000 virus-related fatalities. (With Reuters inputs)

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Canada on Wednesday approved the Pfizer-BioNTech <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">coronavirus&nbsp;vaccine</a>, days after Britain became the first country to greenlight and roll it out.

"Today, Canada reached a critical milestone in its fight against Covid-19 with the authorization of the first Covid-19 vaccine," Health Canada said in a statement.

The vaccine, it added, had undergone a fast-tracked review, which concluded that it met "stringent safety, efficacy and quality requirements for use in Canada."

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The nation's first coronavirus vaccine green light comes under a new interim order system that allows for accelerated approval very similar to the US&nbsp;Food and Drug Administration's emergency use authorizations.

"The approval of the vaccine is supported by evidence that it is safe, effective and of good quality," Health&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;said in a statement. The vaccine has initially been authorized for use in people 16 years of age or older.

Canadian officials have said that under their procurement deal with Pfizer, doses would not be shipped to&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;until the vaccine won Health&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;approval.

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Fend off attacks

Canada&nbsp;will start receiving its first doses of Pfizer's vaccine before the end of December, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday.

The news could help the minority Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fend off attacks from opposition parties that have accused Ottawa of acting too slowly to tackle a worsening coronavirus second wave.

Officials had initially expected to get a total of six million doses of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna Inc by end-March. That would be enough to inoculate three million people as both vaccines require two shots about a month apart.

But Trudeau said up to 249,000 doses of the vaccine Pfizer is producing with German partner BionNTech SE would arrive this month, and a further three million doses should be delivered at the start of 2021.

Saying vaccinations could start next week, Trudeau dismissed the suggestion his government had pressed for early delivery to relieve political attacks by the opposition.

"There is a tremendous amount of uncertainty in terms of which vaccines were going to arrive first ... we wanted not to get people's hopes up," he told reporters, repeating Ottawa expects regulators to approve the Pfizer vaccine this week.

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On December 2, the United Kingdom became the first to approve the Pfizer vaccine, which in a large clinical trial was 95% effective at preventing illness.

Pfizer is responsible for shipping its vaccine, which requires ultra-cold storage, to warehouses across&nbsp;Canada.

Canada&nbsp;has a firm order for 20 million doses of the vaccine, enough to inoculate 10 million people, with options to buy up to 56 million more.

For the most part, provincial and territorial health systems will administer the shot, for free, across the country. They will have final say over how to use scarce early supplies in their jurisdictions.

According to preliminary guidance published by the federal government in early November, vulnerable people and those who look after them are high priority, including long-term care residents and some healthcare workers.

Canada&nbsp;has ordered more shots per capita than any other country.

Canada on Wednesday approved the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, days after Britain became the first country to greenlight and roll it out. "Today, Canada reached a critical milestone in its fight against Covid-19 with the authorization of the first Covid-19 vaccine," Health Canada said in a statement.

Canada on Wednesday approved the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, days after Britain became the first country to greenlight and roll it out. "Today, Canada reached a critical milestone in its fight against Covid-19 with the authorization of the first Covid-19 vaccine," Health Canada said in a statement. The vaccine, it added, had undergone a fast-tracked review, which concluded that it met "stringent safety, efficacy and quality requirements for use in Canada." Also read: UK issues 'allergy warning' over Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after two reported cases The nation's first coronavirus vaccine green light comes under a new interim order system that allows for accelerated approval very similar to the US Food and Drug Administration's emergency use authorizations. "The approval of the vaccine is supported by evidence that it is safe, effective and of good quality," Health Canada said in a statement. The vaccine has initially been authorized for use in people 16 years of age or older. Canadian officials have said that under their procurement deal with Pfizer, doses would not be shipped to Canada until the vaccine won Health Canada approval. Also read: Canadian PM Trudeau under political firestorm over lack of transparency of billions of dollars in aid Fend off attacks Canada will start receiving its first doses of Pfizer's vaccine before the end of December, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday. The news could help the minority Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fend off attacks from opposition parties that have accused Ottawa of acting too slowly to tackle a worsening coronavirus second wave. Officials had initially expected to get a total of six million doses of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna Inc by end-March. That would be enough to inoculate three million people as both vaccines require two shots about a month apart. But Trudeau said up to 249,000 doses of the vaccine Pfizer is producing with German partner BionNTech SE would arrive this month, and a further three million doses should be delivered at the start of 2021. Saying vaccinations could start next week, Trudeau dismissed the suggestion his government had pressed for early delivery to relieve political attacks by the opposition. "There is a tremendous amount of uncertainty in terms of which vaccines were going to arrive first ... we wanted not to get people's hopes up," he told reporters, repeating Ottawa expects regulators to approve the Pfizer vaccine this week. On December 2, the United Kingdom became the first to approve the Pfizer vaccine, which in a large clinical trial was 95% effective at preventing illness. Pfizer is responsible for shipping its vaccine, which requires ultra-cold storage, to warehouses across Canada. Canada has a firm order for 20 million doses of the vaccine, enough to inoculate 10 million people, with options to buy up to 56 million more. For the most part, provincial and territorial health systems will administer the shot, for free, across the country. They will have final say over how to use scarce early supplies in their jurisdictions. According to preliminary guidance published by the federal government in early November, vulnerable people and those who look after them are high priority, including long-term care residents and some healthcare workers. Canada has ordered more shots per capita than any other country.

Now, Canada approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine

Canada's public broadcaster has claimed that the Justin Trudeau government hasn't been transparent about where pandemic aid worth billions of dollars has gone.

Gravitas: Trudeau government is silent about who got billions in aid

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is&nbsp;under pressure for revealing where&nbsp;billions of dollars in pandemic aid has gone.

Amid heightening controversy over his controversial comments regarding India's farmers' protest, Trudeau's government has been rattled by another scandal.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/canadas-dual-stance-on-minimum-support-price-exposed-346777">Canada's dual stance on Minimum Support Price exposed</a>

While the public authority has made accessible elevated level total spending measurements, or appraisals of the net financial effect, for the in excess of 100 projects it has dispatched since the pandemic started, a couple of divisions have delivered insights regarding which people, gatherings, or organizations have gotten government cash.&nbsp;

A few divisions have battled CBC's endeavors to get that data without holding back — &nbsp;despite the way that some traded on an open market organizations have intentionally unveiled similar data through their TSX filings.&nbsp;

Crafted by House of Commons committees&nbsp;that normally&nbsp;would test government spending programs — such as&nbsp;the Finance board — &nbsp;has been disrupted,&nbsp;first by the public authority's transition to prorogue Parliament in August and&nbsp;then by Liberal delays.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-faces-third-ethics-probe-over-charity-grant-program-310616">Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program</a>

NDP account pundit Peter Julian said the public authority has been generally straightforward about the amount it is spending — yet not about where the cash is going.&nbsp;

"As far as what that's identity is explicitly going to, this is the place where I think we run into issues that the public authority has not been straightforward about — which of the huge organizations, some of whom are amazingly beneficial during this pandemic, have really been accepting these critical measures of cash," he said.&nbsp;

In the House of Commons, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has been proud despite resistance questions.&nbsp;

"Right now is an ideal opportunity for us to zero in on what we can do going ahead to spare Canadian lives and to save the Canadian economy," Freeland told the House on Oct. 29. "There will be a period for post-mortems, however while the plane is flying, one doesn't attempt to change the motor."&nbsp;

Freeland was not accessible for a meeting. In an articulation, her office safeguarded the public authority's activities.&nbsp;

"Our administration's main concern is supporting Canadians and organizations as we climate the COVID-19 pandemic," composed representative Katherine Cuplinskas. "The current week's Fall Economic Statement gives definite and straightforward bookkeeping of government uses, just as a development intend to guarantee a hearty and strong recuperation once the infection is vanquished."&nbsp;

Requested to respond to claims the public authority isn't being straightforward about where the cash is going, Cuplinskas declined to remark further.&nbsp;

While offices refer to various reasons, the outcome is that the public authority has wouldn't uncover which gatherings and organizations are profiting by a portion of its most elevated spending programs.&nbsp;

Business names private, says EDC&nbsp;

The Export Development Corporation was accused of maintaining the business credit accessibility program (BCAP) and the Canada crisis business account (CEBA). It has made public the names of about six organizations that show up in advertisements adulating the assistance they got, however EDC will not name the other 791,884 organizations affirmed for CEBA credits totalling $31.6 billion.&nbsp;

"Organization names are remembered for the information organizations gave in certainty," said EDC representative Amy Minsky. "Without assent, we can't reveal the names."&nbsp;

EDC additionally has wouldn't uncover the data through the Access to Information Act, highlighting a statement in the Export Development Act which says that "all data got by the Corporation according to its clients is advantaged."&nbsp;

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has directed a few guide programs, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). CRA has made elevated level insights accessible and says it intends to unveil the names of the 355,990 bosses that profited by what the PBO gauges is more than $49.2 billion in sponsorships.&nbsp;

Be that as it may, the CRA has been "concluding" its arrangements to disclose the data since CBC News previously asked two months prior and has neglected to clarify the postponement. It is likewise not known whether the data will be disclosed completely.&nbsp;

"The Government of Canada is as yet considering the cycle for making this data accessible," said representative Etienne Biram. "An update will be made as more data opens up."&nbsp;

The CRA likewise has wouldn't uncover the data through the Access to Information Act, referring to a provision that permits the office to decline to uncover data because of being disclosed within 90 days of the entrance demand.&nbsp;

In the US, the names of organizations that profited by the check security program and the sums they got have been unveiled.&nbsp;

'Financially delicate data'&nbsp;

At the point when the pandemic struck, national banks like the U.S. Central bank and the Bank of Canada started purchasing corporate securities to infuse liquidity into the market. Be that as it may, while the Federal Reserve has made public the rundown of corporate securities it purchased, the Bank of Canada says it will just unveil the data in five years.&nbsp;

"The Bank's covering the corporate security buying office mirrors our judgment on the harmony among straightforwardness and the need to ensure economically delicate data and exchange explicit detail that could affect the honest evaluation of the Bank's buys," said representative Alex Paterson.&nbsp;

"For instance, distributing data about individual security estimating and designation could prompt market twisting. Hence, the Bank will deliver exchange level subtleties of these projects with a five-year slack, or not long after the projects are wrapped up, whichever starts things out."&nbsp;

The Bank of Canada has been delivering total data about bond buys by area with a one-month delay. It additionally has distributed top notch of organizations that are qualified for the buying program — however hasn't uncovered which bonds it really purchased.&nbsp;

Subtleties redacted&nbsp;

The Parliamentary Budget Officer assesses the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) gave out $2 billion through the Canada crisis business lease help (CECRA) program. CMHC at first wouldn't unveil any data about which organizations got help, saying it was disallowed under the Privacy Act.&nbsp;

Canada's Privacy Act secures the data of people — not organizations.&nbsp;

Following an admittance to data demand from CBC, the CMHC delivered information concerning 337,423 applications and the sums paid out yet redacted a portion of the data, for example, the name of the landowner and the name of the occupant.&nbsp;

Other government associations have been all the more ready to uncover where they sent the checks.&nbsp;

Indigenous Services, for instance, has made public who got cash from the Indigenous people group uphold reserve and the Indigenous the travel industry boost advancement store .&nbsp;

A few divisions, including Canadian Heritage, have been unobtrusively adding data about who got checks to the public authority's open information base of awards and commitments, which presently has 24,738 records that notice COVID-19. While some are provincial financial advancement assets to help independent ventures climate the pandemic, others are research awards, temporary jobs or awards to expressions associations and celebrations to help keep them above water.&nbsp;

The Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation, an auxiliary of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, has been proactively distributing the names of organizations that have gotten cash under the enormous manager crisis financing office (LEEFF). Be that as it may, to date it has just distributed two names: Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which was endorsed for a $200 million advance, and B.C-based Conuma Resources, a coal mining organization affirmed to obtain $120 million.&nbsp;

Government assets to pay for new water stations, more food and supplies for school&nbsp;

Julian and Conservative account pundit Pierre Poilievre said the public authority began by being straightforward, with then-money serve Bill Morneau preparation them in secret about the public authority's spending plans. That all changed in August, they said.&nbsp;

"From that point forward, it's been exceptionally hard to get data about which of these enormous, beneficial organizations have been getting government uphold," said Julian. "This is an issue. Canadians must have the option to pass judgment on this.&nbsp;

"We need to have full straightforwardness so Canadians can decide whether it was proper to give that freebee to an organization that is announcing profits or leader rewards and laying off dedicated representatives simultaneously."&nbsp;

Poilievre said that at the beginning of the pandemic, with local officials telecommuting, it was simpler to acknowledge that the public authority couldn't disclose to Canadians where the cash had been going. After nine months, he stated, "the complementary lift is finished. We should now hope to get the information."&nbsp;

Previous parliamentary spending official Kevin Page, who presently fills in as CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa, said there is "a colossal straightforwardness hole" when if comes to what the Canadian and the U.S. governments have uncovered about where the cash has gone — a hole the public authority should be pushed to close.&nbsp;

"We should realize more where that cash is going. These are tens and a huge number of dollars in business underpins. It's a vital piece of the general boost," he said. "What's more, not knowing truly ... decreases our capacity to see how these projects are functioning and what job would they be able to play as far as supporting the monetary recuperation going ahead."

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is under pressure for revealing where billions of dollars in pandemic aid has gone. Amid heightening controversy over his controversial comments regarding India's farmers' protest, Trudeau's government has been rattled by another scandal.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is under pressure for revealing where billions of dollars in pandemic aid has gone. Amid heightening controversy over his controversial comments regarding India's farmers' protest, Trudeau's government has been rattled by another scandal. Also read: Canada's dual stance on Minimum Support Price exposed While the public authority has made accessible elevated level total spending measurements, or appraisals of the net financial effect, for the in excess of 100 projects it has dispatched since the pandemic started, a couple of divisions have delivered insights regarding which people, gatherings, or organizations have gotten government cash. A few divisions have battled CBC's endeavors to get that data without holding back — despite the way that some traded on an open market organizations have intentionally unveiled similar data through their TSX filings. Crafted by House of Commons committees that normally would test government spending programs — such as the Finance board — has been disrupted, first by the public authority's transition to prorogue Parliament in August and then by Liberal delays. Also read: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program NDP account pundit Peter Julian said the public authority has been generally straightforward about the amount it is spending — yet not about where the cash is going. "As far as what that's identity is explicitly going to, this is the place where I think we run into issues that the public authority has not been straightforward about — which of the huge organizations, some of whom are amazingly beneficial during this pandemic, have really been accepting these critical measures of cash," he said. In the House of Commons, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has been proud despite resistance questions. "Right now is an ideal opportunity for us to zero in on what we can do going ahead to spare Canadian lives and to save the Canadian economy," Freeland told the House on Oct. 29. "There will be a period for post-mortems, however while the plane is flying, one doesn't attempt to change the motor." Freeland was not accessible for a meeting. In an articulation, her office safeguarded the public authority's activities. "Our administration's main concern is supporting Canadians and organizations as we climate the COVID-19 pandemic," composed representative Katherine Cuplinskas. "The current week's Fall Economic Statement gives definite and straightforward bookkeeping of government uses, just as a development intend to guarantee a hearty and strong recuperation once the infection is vanquished." Requested to respond to claims the public authority isn't being straightforward about where the cash is going, Cuplinskas declined to remark further. While offices refer to various reasons, the outcome is that the public authority has wouldn't uncover which gatherings and organizations are profiting by a portion of its most elevated spending programs. Business names private, says EDC The Export Development Corporation was accused of maintaining the business credit accessibility program (BCAP) and the Canada crisis business account (CEBA). It has made public the names of about six organizations that show up in advertisements adulating the assistance they got, however EDC will not name the other 791,884 organizations affirmed for CEBA credits totalling $31.6 billion. "Organization names are remembered for the information organizations gave in certainty," said EDC representative Amy Minsky. "Without assent, we can't reveal the names." EDC additionally has wouldn't uncover the data through the Access to Information Act, highlighting a statement in the Export Development Act which says that "all data got by the Corporation according to its clients is advantaged." The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has directed a few guide programs, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). CRA has made elevated level insights accessible and says it intends to unveil the names of the 355,990 bosses that profited by what the PBO gauges is more than $49.2 billion in sponsorships. Be that as it may, the CRA has been "concluding" its arrangements to disclose the data since CBC News previously asked two months prior and has neglected to clarify the postponement. It is likewise not known whether the data will be disclosed completely. "The Government of Canada is as yet considering the cycle for making this data accessible," said representative Etienne Biram. "An update will be made as more data opens up." The CRA likewise has wouldn't uncover the data through the Access to Information Act, referring to a provision that permits the office to decline to uncover data because of being disclosed within 90 days of the entrance demand. In the US, the names of organizations that profited by the check security program and the sums they got have been unveiled. 'Financially delicate data' At the point when the pandemic struck, national banks like the U.S. Central bank and the Bank of Canada started purchasing corporate securities to infuse liquidity into the market. Be that as it may, while the Federal Reserve has made public the rundown of corporate securities it purchased, the Bank of Canada says it will just unveil the data in five years. "The Bank's covering the corporate security buying office mirrors our judgment on the harmony among straightforwardness and the need to ensure economically delicate data and exchange explicit detail that could affect the honest evaluation of the Bank's buys," said representative Alex Paterson. "For instance, distributing data about individual security estimating and designation could prompt market twisting. Hence, the Bank will deliver exchange level subtleties of these projects with a five-year slack, or not long after the projects are wrapped up, whichever starts things out." The Bank of Canada has been delivering total data about bond buys by area with a one-month delay. It additionally has distributed top notch of organizations that are qualified for the buying program — however hasn't uncovered which bonds it really purchased. Subtleties redacted The Parliamentary Budget Officer assesses the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) gave out $2 billion through the Canada crisis business lease help (CECRA) program. CMHC at first wouldn't unveil any data about which organizations got help, saying it was disallowed under the Privacy Act. Canada's Privacy Act secures the data of people — not organizations. Following an admittance to data demand from CBC, the CMHC delivered information concerning 337,423 applications and the sums paid out yet redacted a portion of the data, for example, the name of the landowner and the name of the occupant. Other government associations have been all the more ready to uncover where they sent the checks. Indigenous Services, for instance, has made public who got cash from the Indigenous people group uphold reserve and the Indigenous the travel industry boost advancement store . A few divisions, including Canadian Heritage, have been unobtrusively adding data about who got checks to the public authority's open information base of awards and commitments, which presently has 24,738 records that notice COVID-19. While some are provincial financial advancement assets to help independent ventures climate the pandemic, others are research awards, temporary jobs or awards to expressions associations and celebrations to help keep them above water. The Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation, an auxiliary of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, has been proactively distributing the names of organizations that have gotten cash under the enormous manager crisis financing office (LEEFF). Be that as it may, to date it has just distributed two names: Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which was endorsed for a $200 million advance, and B.C-based Conuma Resources, a coal mining organization affirmed to obtain $120 million. Government assets to pay for new water stations, more food and supplies for school Julian and Conservative account pundit Pierre Poilievre said the public authority began by being straightforward, with then-money serve Bill Morneau preparation them in secret about the public authority's spending plans. That all changed in August, they said. "From that point forward, it's been exceptionally hard to get data about which of these enormous, beneficial organizations have been getting government uphold," said Julian. "This is an issue. Canadians must have the option to pass judgment on this. "We need to have full straightforwardness so Canadians can decide whether it was proper to give that freebee to an organization that is announcing profits or leader rewards and laying off dedicated representatives simultaneously." Poilievre said that at the beginning of the pandemic, with local officials telecommuting, it was simpler to acknowledge that the public authority couldn't disclose to Canadians where the cash had been going. After nine months, he stated, "the complementary lift is finished. We should now hope to get the information." Previous parliamentary spending official Kevin Page, who presently fills in as CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa, said there is "a colossal straightforwardness hole" when if comes to what the Canadian and the U.S. governments have uncovered about where the cash has gone — a hole the public authority should be pushed to close. "We should realize more where that cash is going. These are tens and a huge number of dollars in business underpins. It's a vital piece of the general boost," he said. "What's more, not knowing truly ... decreases our capacity to see how these projects are functioning and what job would they be able to play as far as supporting the monetary recuperation going ahead."

Canadian PM Trudeau under political firestorm over lack of transparency of billions of dollars in aid

Justin Trudeau says Canada will stand for the right to peaceful protest. But has the Canadian Prime Minister upheld the right to protest for his own citizens?

Gravitas: The Right to Protest: Justin Trudeau's hypocrisy

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Friday reiterated his stance on farmer protests in India amidst worsening ties with New Delhi.

In response to a question, he said,"Canada will always stand up for right of peaceful protest anywhere around the world. We are pleased to see moves towards deescalation and dialogue".

Asked if he was worried about his comments damaging ties between India and Canada, he said,"Canada will always stand up for right of peaceful protest and human rights around the world".

Earlier this week Justin Trudeau expressed his "concerns" over the farmers' protests irking New Delhi.

India has strongly reacted to the remarks. In an unprecedented move, Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned Canada's envoy Nadir Patel and handed over a demarche as a consequence of the remarks.

The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said remarks by the Canadian PM and Canadian cabinet members and members of Parliament "constitute an unacceptable interference in our internal affairs" and "such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging impact on ties between India and Canada."

Canada has a large number of members of the Indian diaspora, many from the northern Indian state of Punjab. A fringe element, is known to have supported the cause of Khalistan, a separate homeland for Sikh, and perpetrated number of terror attacks.

This is not the first time, Canadian PM has landed himself into trouble with Delhi. In 2017, he was present at the Khalsa Day parade that drEW extremist elements. In 2018, during his week-long India visit, convicted Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal's presence at a reception drew criticism. 
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Friday reiterated his stance on farmer protests in India amidst worsening ties with New Delhi. In response to a question, he said,"Canada will always stand up for right of peaceful protest anywhere around the world.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Friday reiterated his stance on farmer protests in India amidst worsening ties with New Delhi. In response to a question, he said,"Canada will always stand up for right of peaceful protest anywhere around the world. We are pleased to see moves towards deescalation and dialogue". Asked if he was worried about his comments damaging ties between India and Canada, he said,"Canada will always stand up for right of peaceful protest and human rights around the world". Earlier this week Justin Trudeau expressed his "concerns" over the farmers' protests irking New Delhi. India has strongly reacted to the remarks. In an unprecedented move, Ministry of External Affairs on Friday summoned Canada's envoy Nadir Patel and handed over a demarche as a consequence of the remarks. The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said remarks by the Canadian PM and Canadian cabinet members and members of Parliament "constitute an unacceptable interference in our internal affairs" and "such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging impact on ties between India and Canada." Canada has a large number of members of the Indian diaspora, many from the northern Indian state of Punjab. A fringe element, is known to have supported the cause of Khalistan, a separate homeland for Sikh, and perpetrated number of terror attacks. This is not the first time, Canadian PM has landed himself into trouble with Delhi. In 2017, he was present at the Khalsa Day parade that drEW extremist elements. In 2018, during his week-long India visit, convicted Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal's presence at a reception drew criticism.

Trudeau stays firm on comments on farmer protests amid row with India

The BJP on Saturday slammed Canada's stand on farmers' protests in India as "nothing but hypocrisy", saying it is a strident critic of minimum support price and other agricultural policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agricultural measures, including food and livelihood security.

"It (Canada) also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India's agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers," BJP's foreign affairs department in-charge Vijay Chauthaiwale tweeted.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had recently backed the agitating farmers in India, saying his country will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protests. He had expressed concern over the situation.

Reacting strongly, India on Friday summoned Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel and told him that the comments made by Trudeau and others in his cabinet on the protests were an "unacceptable interference" in the country's internal affairs and these actions, if continued, will have a "seriously damaging" impact on bilateral ties.

In a series of tweets tagging Trudeau and Patel, Chauthaiwale said, "Canada's criticism of India on farmer's issues is nothing but hypocrisy. Canada is strident critic of MSP and other agriculture policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agriculture measures including food and livelihood security."

Noting that Canada is a member of the Cairns Group of agri exporters, he said the body's objective in WTO negotiations is to seek increased market access in countries like India.

It also seeks reduction in the agri subsidies provided to domestic producers, even if such subsidies are subsistence-level, he said.

"It also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India's agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers," the BJP leader said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given topmost priority to enhance farmers' income by increasing minimum support price, giving better access to technology and providing adequate insurance cover for agri products against natural calamities, he said, adding that "Unfortunately, Canada has refused to acknowledge it".&nbsp;

 
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The BJP on Saturday slammed Canada's stand on farmers' protests in India as "nothing but hypocrisy", saying it is a strident critic of minimum support price and other agricultural policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agricultural measures, including food and livelihood security.

The BJP on Saturday slammed Canada's stand on farmers' protests in India as "nothing but hypocrisy", saying it is a strident critic of minimum support price and other agricultural policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agricultural measures, including food and livelihood security. "It (Canada) also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India's agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers," BJP's foreign affairs department in-charge Vijay Chauthaiwale tweeted. PM @narendramodi ji has given topmost priority to enhance farmers' income by increasing MSP, giving better access to technology and providing adequate insurance cover for agri products against natural calamities. Unfortunately, Canada has refused to acknowledge it. — Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale (@vijai63) December 5, 2020 × It also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India’s agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers. — Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale (@vijai63) December 5, 2020 × It also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India’s agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers. — Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale (@vijai63) December 5, 2020 × Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had recently backed the agitating farmers in India, saying his country will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protests. He had expressed concern over the situation. Reacting strongly, India on Friday summoned Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel and told him that the comments made by Trudeau and others in his cabinet on the protests were an "unacceptable interference" in the country's internal affairs and these actions, if continued, will have a "seriously damaging" impact on bilateral ties. In a series of tweets tagging Trudeau and Patel, Chauthaiwale said, "Canada's criticism of India on farmer's issues is nothing but hypocrisy. Canada is strident critic of MSP and other agriculture policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agriculture measures including food and livelihood security." Noting that Canada is a member of the Cairns Group of agri exporters, he said the body's objective in WTO negotiations is to seek increased market access in countries like India. It also seeks reduction in the agri subsidies provided to domestic producers, even if such subsidies are subsistence-level, he said. "It also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India's agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers," the BJP leader said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given topmost priority to enhance farmers' income by increasing minimum support price, giving better access to technology and providing adequate insurance cover for agri products against natural calamities, he said, adding that "Unfortunately, Canada has refused to acknowledge it".

Canada opposes MSP, has scarce interest in well-being of Indian farmers: BJP

In what seems to be a direct fall out of remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will not attend Canada headed COVID-19 foreign ministers grouping meeting.

EAM S Jaishankar to skip Canada-led COVID meet after Justin Trudeau's remarks on farmers' protest

In what seems to be a direct fall out of remarks by Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will not attend Canada-headed Covid-19 foreign ministers grouping meeting.

The meeting takes place next week, and ahead of that Canada was told that India will not attend the meet.&nbsp;

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Jaishankar attended the 11th Ministerial Coordination Group on Covid-19 in November. That was the first time India officially took part in the meet.&nbsp;

A release from Canadian foreign ministry that time said, "Minister Champagne (Canadian Foreign minister) welcomed Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India to the group, noting the recent developments in India and emphasizing the critical role India plays in addressing global COVID-19 vaccine and pharmaceutical needs.".

Other members of the grouping include Brazil, France, Germany, India, Italy, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

Last week Canadian PM made remarks on ongoing farmers protests in India, irking New Delhi.&nbsp;

In a strong reaction to what India called "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" remarks, Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Canadian envoy Nadir Patel and told him that "such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging impact on ties between India and Canada." 
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In what seems to be a direct fall out of remarks by Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will not attend Canada-headed Covid-19 foreign ministers grouping meeting.

In what seems to be a direct fall out of remarks by Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will not attend Canada-headed Covid-19 foreign ministers grouping meeting. The meeting takes place next week, and ahead of that Canada was told that India will not attend the meet. Watch | Jaishankar attended the 11th Ministerial Coordination Group on Covid-19 in November. That was the first time India officially took part in the meet. A release from Canadian foreign ministry that time said, "Minister Champagne (Canadian Foreign minister) welcomed Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India to the group, noting the recent developments in India and emphasizing the critical role India plays in addressing global COVID-19 vaccine and pharmaceutical needs.". Other members of the grouping include Brazil, France, Germany, India, Italy, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Last week Canadian PM made remarks on ongoing farmers protests in India, irking New Delhi. In a strong reaction to what India called "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" remarks, Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Canadian envoy Nadir Patel and told him that "such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging impact on ties between India and Canada."

India's EAM not to attend Canada's foreign ministers' grouping meet on Covid-19

In an unprecedented move, India on Friday summoned Canada's envoy Nadir Patel and handed over a demarche as a consequence of remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on the ongoing farmers’ protests in India.

The ministry of external affairs in a statement said remarks by the Canadian PM and Canadian cabinet members and members of Parliament "constitute an unacceptable interference in our internal affairs" and "such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging impact on ties between India and Canada."

Earlier this week Justin Trudeau expressed his "concerns" over the farmers' protests and said, "Canada will always be there to defend the right of peaceful protests, we believe in the importance of dialogue", which irked New Delhi. 
 
During the summoning, India also raised the issue of "safety and security" of Indian missions and consulates since the comments, MEA statement said "encouraging gatherings of extremist activities in front of our High Commission and Consulates".&nbsp;

It said, "We expect the Canadian Government to ensure the fullest security of Indian diplomatic personnel and its political leaders to refrain from pronouncements that legitimize extremist activism."

Canada has a large number of members of the Indian diaspora, many from the northern Indian state of Punjab. A fringe element is known to have supported the cause of Khalistan, a separate homeland for Sikh, and perpetrated a number of terror attacks. The bombing of Air India Flight 182 in 1985 from Montreal to London that killed 329 was planned by Canada-based Khalistani terrorists.

This is not the first time, Canadian PM has landed himself into trouble with Delhi. In 2017, he was present at the Khalsa Day parade that draws extremist elements. In 2018, during his week-long India visit, convicted Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal's presence at a reception drew criticism.

In an unprecedented move, India on Friday summoned Canada's envoy Nadir Patel and handed over a demarche as a consequence of remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on the ongoing farmers’ protests in India.

In an unprecedented move, India on Friday summoned Canada's envoy Nadir Patel and handed over a demarche as a consequence of remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on the ongoing farmers’ protests in India. The ministry of external affairs in a statement said remarks by the Canadian PM and Canadian cabinet members and members of Parliament "constitute an unacceptable interference in our internal affairs" and "such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging impact on ties between India and Canada." Earlier this week Justin Trudeau expressed his "concerns" over the farmers' protests and said, "Canada will always be there to defend the right of peaceful protests, we believe in the importance of dialogue", which irked New Delhi. During the summoning, India also raised the issue of "safety and security" of Indian missions and consulates since the comments, MEA statement said "encouraging gatherings of extremist activities in front of our High Commission and Consulates". It said, "We expect the Canadian Government to ensure the fullest security of Indian diplomatic personnel and its political leaders to refrain from pronouncements that legitimize extremist activism." Canada has a large number of members of the Indian diaspora, many from the northern Indian state of Punjab. A fringe element is known to have supported the cause of Khalistan, a separate homeland for Sikh, and perpetrated a number of terror attacks. The bombing of Air India Flight 182 in 1985 from Montreal to London that killed 329 was planned by Canada-based Khalistani terrorists. This is not the first time, Canadian PM has landed himself into trouble with Delhi. In 2017, he was present at the Khalsa Day parade that draws extremist elements. In 2018, during his week-long India visit, convicted Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal's presence at a reception drew criticism.

‘May impact ties’: India summons Canadian envoy over Trudeau's remark on farmers' protest

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expressed concern for the farmers in India. But, his government has been one of the most vocal challengers to India's agriculture subsidies at the World Trade Organisation. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was given a cold shoulder by India during his visit in 2018. Molly Gambhir tells you what went wrong - and why Trudeau has had an uneasy relationship with India.

Gravitas: Justin Trudeau's difficult relationship with India

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed concern over the ongoing farmer protests in India. In a statement, India said Trudeau's remarks are 'ill-informed'. Molly Gambhir tells you why the Canadian Prime Minister has no locus standi to comment on India's internal issues.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin&nbsp;Trudeau's&nbsp;eight-day expedition to India in 2018 was&nbsp;an absolute political disaster.

The trip started off on a disappointing note, as the Trudeau delegation was received at the airport by a minister of state, not even a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet.

International and local observers speculated that Trudeau was being snubbed, given the cold shoulder, over unscrupulous ties with separatists and extremists.

After going to great lengths to convince Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh that his government did not associate with radicals, one such radical was part of his own entourage in India.

Hours before meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his journey hit a dead end when the Canadian high commissioner invited a Sikh extremist named Jaspal Atwal (who has been convicted of attempted murder and was previously affiliated with a terrorist group) to a dinner to honour Trudeau in Delhi.

Atwal was found guilty of trying to kill an Indian minister in 1986; he was also blamed for an assault on Ujjal Dosanjh, the former premier of British Columbia.

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By the time Atwal’s invitation was rescinded — Trudeau called it “unfortunate” — Atwal had already posed for photographs with Trudeau’s wife, Sophie, in Mumbai, as well as with other members of his entourage.

The Trudeau government’s explanation was further refuted when more photos surfaced of Atwal with Trudeau himself, one at a 2015 Liberal Party campaign event in Vancouver, and another that appears to have been taken before Trudeau became the leader of the Liberal Party.

Atwal is a longtime Liberal supporter and activist, he’s a former donor to the party and a former Liberal board member for the electoral district in Surrey, British Columbia.

Atwal is a longtime Liberal supporter and activist, he’s a former donor to the party and a former Liberal board member for the electoral district in Surrey, British Columbia. Atwal’s ties to the Liberals run deep, and there is no excuse for Trudeau’s continued relationship with a convicted criminal and former member of a terrorist organisation.

Trudeau’s time in India was criticised for its lack of official business, not to mention the excessive photo-ops and insensitive overuse of Indian clothing. To add insult to injury for Canadians, his taxpayer funded tour looked more like another lavish family vacation — including his own celebrity chef flown in from Vancouver than a diplomatic bilateral meeting.

However,&nbsp;these criticisms pale in comparison to serious catastrophe of not only associating with a convicted terrorist assassin, but bringing him to India alongside his official delegation.

India's ties with Canada remain frozen in time and&nbsp;Trudeau's latest statements on the farmer protests&nbsp;are unlikely to make things better.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's eight-day expedition to India in 2018 was an absolute political disaster. The trip started off on a disappointing note, as the Trudeau delegation was received at the airport by a minister of state, not even a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's eight-day expedition to India in 2018 was an absolute political disaster. The trip started off on a disappointing note, as the Trudeau delegation was received at the airport by a minister of state, not even a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet. International and local observers speculated that Trudeau was being snubbed, given the cold shoulder, over unscrupulous ties with separatists and extremists. After going to great lengths to convince Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh that his government did not associate with radicals, one such radical was part of his own entourage in India. Hours before meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his journey hit a dead end when the Canadian high commissioner invited a Sikh extremist named Jaspal Atwal (who has been convicted of attempted murder and was previously affiliated with a terrorist group) to a dinner to honour Trudeau in Delhi. Atwal was found guilty of trying to kill an Indian minister in 1986; he was also blamed for an assault on Ujjal Dosanjh, the former premier of British Columbia. Also read: India slams Justin Trudeau's 'Ill-informed' comments on farmer protests By the time Atwal’s invitation was rescinded — Trudeau called it “unfortunate” — Atwal had already posed for photographs with Trudeau’s wife, Sophie, in Mumbai, as well as with other members of his entourage. The Trudeau government’s explanation was further refuted when more photos surfaced of Atwal with Trudeau himself, one at a 2015 Liberal Party campaign event in Vancouver, and another that appears to have been taken before Trudeau became the leader of the Liberal Party. Atwal is a longtime Liberal supporter and activist, he’s a former donor to the party and a former Liberal board member for the electoral district in Surrey, British Columbia. Atwal is a longtime Liberal supporter and activist, he’s a former donor to the party and a former Liberal board member for the electoral district in Surrey, British Columbia. Atwal’s ties to the Liberals run deep, and there is no excuse for Trudeau’s continued relationship with a convicted criminal and former member of a terrorist organisation. Trudeau’s time in India was criticised for its lack of official business, not to mention the excessive photo-ops and insensitive overuse of Indian clothing. To add insult to injury for Canadians, his taxpayer funded tour looked more like another lavish family vacation — including his own celebrity chef flown in from Vancouver than a diplomatic bilateral meeting. However, these criticisms pale in comparison to serious catastrophe of not only associating with a convicted terrorist assassin, but bringing him to India alongside his official delegation. India's ties with Canada remain frozen in time and Trudeau's latest statements on the farmer protests are unlikely to make things better.

Why Justin Trudeau's trip to India in 2018 turned out to be a diplomatic fiasco

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on the ongoing protests of farmers in the national capital, India's ministry of external affairs said that comments of many Canadian leaders on this issue were ill-informed.

WION Dispatch: India says, "Comments by Canadian leaders on farmers protest are unwarranted"

India has strongly reacted to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on ongoing farmer protests, calling it "ill-informed".

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "Such comments are unwarranted, especially when pertaining to the internal affairs of a democratic country. It is also best that diplomatic conversations are not misrepresented for political purposes."

Speaking at the Gurpurab event, the Canadian PM said he is "concerned" about the protest and has raised the matter with Indian authorities.&nbsp;

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"The news coming out of India, about the protest by farmers, the situation is concerning. We are all worried about families and friends..," the PM said.

"Let me remind you, Canada will always be there to defend the right of peaceful protests, we believe in the importance of dialogue, that is why we have reached out through multiple means, directly to Indian authorities, to highlight concerns," he added.

While some MP from the UK has also spoken about it, Justin Trudeau is the first world leader to make such public remarks about the ongoing protests by farmers, drawing criticism. Canada has a huge Indian diaspora, substantially from the northern Indian state of Punjab.

India has strongly reacted to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on ongoing farmer protests, calling it "ill-informed". Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "Such comments are unwarranted, especially when pertaining to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

India has strongly reacted to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on ongoing farmer protests, calling it "ill-informed". Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "Such comments are unwarranted, especially when pertaining to the internal affairs of a democratic country. It is also best that diplomatic conversations are not misrepresented for political purposes." Speaking at the Gurpurab event, the Canadian PM said he is "concerned" about the protest and has raised the matter with Indian authorities. Also read| PM Modi says farmers being 'misled', calls new laws 'historic agriculture reform' "The news coming out of India, about the protest by farmers, the situation is concerning. We are all worried about families and friends..," the PM said. "Let me remind you, Canada will always be there to defend the right of peaceful protests, we believe in the importance of dialogue, that is why we have reached out through multiple means, directly to Indian authorities, to highlight concerns," he added. While some MP from the UK has also spoken about it, Justin Trudeau is the first world leader to make such public remarks about the ongoing protests by farmers, drawing criticism. Canada has a huge Indian diaspora, substantially from the northern Indian state of Punjab.

India slams Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's 'Ill-informed' comments on farmer protests

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced on Friday that the majority people of his country will surely receive the coronavirus vaccine by the month of September next year.

"The fact that the doctors highlighted that if all goes according to plan, we should be able to have a majority of Canadians vaccinated by next September… puts us in very good stead," he was quoted by local media.

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"Vaccines are on the horizon. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel.," he added.

However,&nbsp;Canada's deputy chief public health officer Dr Howard Njoo cautioned the public that their Prime Minister was choosing to see the glass half full. Explaining the situation, he said, "With the approval, perhaps, of these two vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna, perhaps we’re looking at delivery of some six million doses in January and February."

He added that while the Prime Minister is declaring the vaccine availability in the month of September, it can be stretched till December too, depending on the situation. "If the prime minister set September out there as an objective, that’s fine because we’re continuing to work hard to be able to offer vaccination to the majority of Canadians. So if it’s September or December, for me, it’s just a matter of months."

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Trudeau also informed people that his government has already purchased freezers to store the vaccines which will help in transporting the vaccine to the disconnected areas from the main cities, and also in the areas where the&nbsp;native populations reside.

The announcement came as Canada recorded a total of&nbsp;358,741 coronavirus cases, taking the death toll to&nbsp;11,894 till date.

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced on Friday that the majority people of his country will surely receive the coronavirus vaccine by the month of September next year.

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced on Friday that the majority people of his country will surely receive the coronavirus vaccine by the month of September next year. "The fact that the doctors highlighted that if all goes according to plan, we should be able to have a majority of Canadians vaccinated by next September… puts us in very good stead," he was quoted by local media. Also read| Too salty: Canadian officials ask residents not to let moose lick their cars "Vaccines are on the horizon. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel.," he added. However, Canada's deputy chief public health officer Dr Howard Njoo cautioned the public that their Prime Minister was choosing to see the glass half full. Explaining the situation, he said, "With the approval, perhaps, of these two vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna, perhaps we’re looking at delivery of some six million doses in January and February." He added that while the Prime Minister is declaring the vaccine availability in the month of September, it can be stretched till December too, depending on the situation. "If the prime minister set September out there as an objective, that’s fine because we’re continuing to work hard to be able to offer vaccination to the majority of Canadians. So if it’s September or December, for me, it’s just a matter of months." Also read| Frankfurt Airport prepares to transport COVID-19 vaccine Trudeau also informed people that his government has already purchased freezers to store the vaccines which will help in transporting the vaccine to the disconnected areas from the main cities, and also in the areas where the native populations reside. The announcement came as Canada recorded a total of 358,741 coronavirus cases, taking the death toll to 11,894 till date.

'Light at the end of the tunnel': Justin Trudeau promises COVID-19 vaccine by September

A notorious duo of&nbsp;Russian pranksters posed&nbsp;as teen climate activist Greta Thunberg to prank Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and asked him to leave NATO.

Trudeau&nbsp;sympathised&nbsp;with Thunberg about international affairs and world pioneers and promising to acquaint her with South Park's Terrance and Phillip.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Pranksters Vovan and Lexus, whose real names are&nbsp;Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov,&nbsp;connected&nbsp;in a 10-minute call with Trudeau as fake Greta Thunberg in January, after a Ukrainian carrier was shot down in Iran.&nbsp;

Trudeau attempted to guarantee counterfeit Greta that he was putting forth a valiant effort to "de-heighten" worldwide pressures following the carrier misfortune. "I'm requesting that you sway on [President Donald] Trump and NATO, so they will prompt the way that the future, however, the current will be taken from us," counterfeit Greta said.&nbsp;

Not fulfilled, counterfeit Greta answered: "You are grown-ups, however, you act like kids." She proceeded to discuss an all the more adoring world, "where there is a spot for everybody – for whites and blacks, Christians and Muslims, for Trump and [President Vladimir] Putin, for you and me, for Boris Johnson … for Terrance and Phillip."&nbsp;

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The Terrance and Phillip reference was to the Canadian satire couple who star on the enlivened South Park show. Trudeau either missed or disregarded the reference and applauded counterfeit Greta for having "precisely the correct point of view." He expressed gratitude toward her for visiting Canada a year ago and helping his gathering to win the political race by clarifying the should be "pondering youngsters."&nbsp;

"Be that as it may, leave NATO," counterfeit Greta answered. "Drop your weapons. Pick blossoms. Grin at nature, live like a man."&nbsp;

Trudeau again offered a thoughtful ear, saying, "I additionally dream of a world in which warriors are redundant, but rather we don't live in that world yet, shockingly, and it takes individuals to stand up against the individuals who might hurt blamelessness. However, I particularly value your enthusiastic words and think about in every case how we can utilize a wide range of ways to push toward the way to harmony."&nbsp;

"The primary charlatan is Trump since Mr. Trump is doing everything to slaughter us," counterfeit Greta said. Trudeau brought up that he should work with "the world chiefs that others pick," however added:&nbsp;

I can surely comprehend that individuals can feel extremely, unequivocally about him.&nbsp;

By then, counterfeit Greta welcomed Trudeau to join her exclusive hangout for "legislators, presidents, heads of government who uphold me thus, the world's principles must be changed." Trudeau said he would need to study the club and asked counterfeit Greta to send him a clarification.&nbsp;

I imagine that would be something that I would take a gander at well.&nbsp;

Counterfeit Greta additionally encouraged Trudeau to deal with her companion Prince Harry if and when he moved to Canada. The executive reacted that Harry is "totally one of the heroes" and said he anticipated investing energy with him.&nbsp;

"However, I here and there believe that his significant other controls him," counterfeit Greta said. Trudeau again attempted to comfort her, saying "there are confounded concessions and bargains" in each relationship and that Harry's significant other, Megan Markle, "has consistently been exquisite when I've met her."&nbsp;

The wheels at last started to fall off when counterfeit Greta again raised Terrance and Phillip, asking Trudeau to acquaint her with them.&nbsp;

I will request that my group sort out how we can associate you… I don't have their immediate directions with me now.&nbsp;

At the point when she again requested a presentation, he stated, "Pause, Terrance and Phillip, were they not in South Park?" Fake Greta answered that she didn't have a clue, to which Trudeau stated, "I value your solicitation. I don't by and by have any acquaintance with them. I accept they are South Park satires of Canadians."&nbsp;

Trudeau then expressed gratitude toward counterfeit Greta and immediately wrapped up the discussion, presumably beginning to speculate something by then, yet by and by saying he anticipated talking with her again soon.&nbsp;

The Canadian PM's office affirmed that the telephone discussion with counterfeit Greta to be sure occurred back in January, contending it was "not the principal trick call of a world chief," and demanding that Trudeau "decided the call was phony and quickly finished it."&nbsp;

The YouTube video was the most recent scene in an arrangement that Vovan and Lexus calls "Stars Save the Earth." The jokesters, acting like different characters, have likewise figured out how to trick such notable figures as Prince Harry, French President Emmanuel Macron and US Senators Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Lindsey Graham.

A notorious duo of Russian pranksters posed as teen climate activist Greta Thunberg to prank Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and asked him to leave NATO. Trudeau sympathised with Thunberg about international affairs and world pioneers and promising to acquaint her with South Park's Terrance and Phillip.

A notorious duo of Russian pranksters posed as teen climate activist Greta Thunberg to prank Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and asked him to leave NATO. Trudeau sympathised with Thunberg about international affairs and world pioneers and promising to acquaint her with South Park's Terrance and Phillip. Also read: Prince Harry reveals agony of Megxit on phone call from fake Greta Thunberg Pranksters Vovan and Lexus, whose real names are Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, connected in a 10-minute call with Trudeau as fake Greta Thunberg in January, after a Ukrainian carrier was shot down in Iran. Trudeau attempted to guarantee counterfeit Greta that he was putting forth a valiant effort to "de-heighten" worldwide pressures following the carrier misfortune. "I'm requesting that you sway on [President Donald] Trump and NATO, so they will prompt the way that the future, however, the current will be taken from us," counterfeit Greta said. Not fulfilled, counterfeit Greta answered: "You are grown-ups, however, you act like kids." She proceeded to discuss an all the more adoring world, "where there is a spot for everybody – for whites and blacks, Christians and Muslims, for Trump and [President Vladimir] Putin, for you and me, for Boris Johnson … for Terrance and Phillip." Also read: Notorious Russian pranksters trick Polish President by claiming to be UN secretary general The Terrance and Phillip reference was to the Canadian satire couple who star on the enlivened South Park show. Trudeau either missed or disregarded the reference and applauded counterfeit Greta for having "precisely the correct point of view." He expressed gratitude toward her for visiting Canada a year ago and helping his gathering to win the political race by clarifying the should be "pondering youngsters." "Be that as it may, leave NATO," counterfeit Greta answered. "Drop your weapons. Pick blossoms. Grin at nature, live like a man." Trudeau again offered a thoughtful ear, saying, "I additionally dream of a world in which warriors are redundant, but rather we don't live in that world yet, shockingly, and it takes individuals to stand up against the individuals who might hurt blamelessness. However, I particularly value your enthusiastic words and think about in every case how we can utilize a wide range of ways to push toward the way to harmony." "The primary charlatan is Trump since Mr. Trump is doing everything to slaughter us," counterfeit Greta said. Trudeau brought up that he should work with "the world chiefs that others pick," however added: I can surely comprehend that individuals can feel extremely, unequivocally about him. By then, counterfeit Greta welcomed Trudeau to join her exclusive hangout for "legislators, presidents, heads of government who uphold me thus, the world's principles must be changed." Trudeau said he would need to study the club and asked counterfeit Greta to send him a clarification. I imagine that would be something that I would take a gander at well. Counterfeit Greta additionally encouraged Trudeau to deal with her companion Prince Harry if and when he moved to Canada. The executive reacted that Harry is "totally one of the heroes" and said he anticipated investing energy with him. "However, I here and there believe that his significant other controls him," counterfeit Greta said. Trudeau again attempted to comfort her, saying "there are confounded concessions and bargains" in each relationship and that Harry's significant other, Megan Markle, "has consistently been exquisite when I've met her." The wheels at last started to fall off when counterfeit Greta again raised Terrance and Phillip, asking Trudeau to acquaint her with them. I will request that my group sort out how we can associate you… I don't have their immediate directions with me now. At the point when she again requested a presentation, he stated, "Pause, Terrance and Phillip, were they not in South Park?" Fake Greta answered that she didn't have a clue, to which Trudeau stated, "I value your solicitation. I don't by and by have any acquaintance with them. I accept they are South Park satires of Canadians." Trudeau then expressed gratitude toward counterfeit Greta and immediately wrapped up the discussion, presumably beginning to speculate something by then, yet by and by saying he anticipated talking with her again soon. The Canadian PM's office affirmed that the telephone discussion with counterfeit Greta to be sure occurred back in January, contending it was "not the principal trick call of a world chief," and demanding that Trudeau "decided the call was phony and quickly finished it." The YouTube video was the most recent scene in an arrangement that Vovan and Lexus calls "Stars Save the Earth." The jokesters, acting like different characters, have likewise figured out how to trick such notable figures as Prince Harry, French President Emmanuel Macron and US Senators Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Lindsey Graham.

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