<p>The re-emergence of a popular expression used in&nbsp;discourse by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has online media clients scrambling to look into the World Economic Forum's "Great Reset," recently excused by some as a mere conspiracy theory.</p>

<p>An extract of an ongoing Trudeau discourse posted on Sunday has constrained some to reevaluate their suspicion over the 'Great Reset,' long pooh-poohed as a fear inspired notion regardless of being the title of a real proclamation for overall social change composed by Klaus Schwab, the head of the World Economic Forum.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Justin Trudeau calling the coronavirus pandemic an opportunity for a reset as per the WEF, and parroting the ‘build back better’ line which Biden just so happened to use as a campaign slogan.<br />
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Must all be a coincidence and not at all coordinated.<a href="https://t.co/O406Cy5I8N">pic.twitter.com/O406Cy5I8N</a></p>
— Jonathan Witt (@Jonathan_Witt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Witt/status/1327992732657258497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Promising a 'reset' is underway, Trudeau developed the puzzling 'Form Back Better' trademark that has surfaced on the lips of legislators and NGOs around the world. At first transmission in late September, the discourse saw him promise $400 million to worldwide helpful guide ventures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Working back better methods offering to back to the most defenseless while keeping up our energy on arriving at the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the [Sustainable Development Goals]," the PM stated, referring to the UN's Agenda 2030, another bête noire of intrigue specialists who trust it speaks to the plan for worldwide authoritarian government.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"The Great Reset" is now reaching peak-level at Google Trends. <a href="https://t.co/PU9KQ67arm">pic.twitter.com/PU9KQ67arm</a></p>
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<p>Clearly startled by the Great Reset being a ''real thing,''&nbsp;watchers hurried to find it, sending looks for the term taking off on Google.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While some so-called Great Reset 'specialists' accepted the open door to impart their decisions to the inquisitive, others simply selected to criticise the program.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum (part of the United Nations network) says the Fourth Industrial Revolution (part of the Great Reset agenda) will "lead to a fusion of our physical, digital and biological identity"<br />
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simply put, this means globally enforced transhumanism <a href="https://t.co/Tn1gClNOVe">pic.twitter.com/Tn1gClNOVe</a></p>
— SP fan account (@thuletide) <a href="https://twitter.com/thuletide/status/1328092319170646017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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1. Neoliberalism is 'done' because the parasitic Ponzi scheme is collapsing<br />
2. Unless the 'parasites' crack down they'll lose control<br />
3. 'The Great Reset' is the plan for the final overthrow of democracy<br />
But he talks about 'trust', because that's what deceivers do <a href="https://t.co/574XY13SWx">pic.twitter.com/574XY13SWx</a></p>
— MarkGB (@MarkGBblog) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkGBblog/status/1328075238379294722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We will stop the great reset</p>
— George Papadopoulos (@GeorgePapa19) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgePapa19/status/1328075355589144580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Raise your hand if you are against the great reset/Agenda 2030.</p>
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<p>While some trust Covid-19 was purposely released to introduce the Great Reset, others think the WEF and the decision classes have only seized on the pandemic as the ideal occasion to force their arrangement on populaces improbable to grasp it in the event that they had a decision.</p>

<p>Many were wary about plunging down the Reset hare opening while at the same time recognizing that a curiously enormous number of world pioneers and NGO chiefs were talking in comparable terms. US president-elect Joe Biden's mission trademark was "Work Back Better," while UK PM Boris Johnson declared months prior that his nation would utilize the Covid as an occasion to "work back better."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Once you recognise the language of The Great Reset, it is shocking to see how much of the plan is already out in the open.<br />
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It's in books, TIME magazine, websites, social media, advertising, news and repeated by govt's worldwide.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheGreatReset?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheGreatReset</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BuildBackBetter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BuildBackBetter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ClimateChange?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ClimateChange</a> <a href="https://t.co/317AIYtZKM">pic.twitter.com/317AIYtZKM</a></p>
— Torbay Tweets (@TorbayTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorbayTweets/status/1328050267724656643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Indeed, even confronted with the words coming from Trudeau's mouth, be that as it may, not every person was persuaded Trudeau's discourse spoke to something evil.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oooh! A conspiracy.</p>
— Richard Spoor (@Richard_Spoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/Richard_Spoor/status/1328032902546919424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I see "The Great Reset" conspiracy about Covid-19 is trending again.<br />
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Always love it when the same crowd who tell us politicians are incredibly incompetent and useless simultaneously believe they all came togther to brilliantly execute a global masterplan.<br />
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Happy Monday everyone! <a href="https://t.co/edMKMW6jPm">pic.twitter.com/edMKMW6jPm</a></p>
— Shayan Sardarizadeh (@Shayan86) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shayan86/status/1328315642886418437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>In the content of his "Great Reset" book, Schwab calls for worldwide pioneers to take advantage of the lucky break introduced by the Covid-19 pandemic to revamp society in their picture and pronounces the world will "never" get back to business as usual – despite the fact that the sickness itself doesn't "represent another existential danger" to humankind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trudeau, Biden, Johnson, and other incredible figures like the UK's Prince Charles have loaned their help to the program lately, announcing the Covid-19 pandemic speaks to a once in a blue moon occasion to rethink society.</p>


The re-emergence of a popular expression used in discourse by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has online media clients scrambling to look into the World Economic Forum's "Great Reset," recently excused by some as a mere conspiracy theory.

The re-emergence of a popular expression used in discourse by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has online media clients scrambling to look into the World Economic Forum's "Great Reset," recently excused by some as a mere conspiracy theory. An extract of an ongoing Trudeau discourse posted on Sunday has constrained some to reevaluate their suspicion over the 'Great Reset,' long pooh-poohed as a fear inspired notion regardless of being the title of a real proclamation for overall social change composed by Klaus Schwab, the head of the World Economic Forum. Justin Trudeau calling the coronavirus pandemic an opportunity for a reset as per the WEF, and parroting the ‘build back better’ line which Biden just so happened to use as a campaign slogan. Must all be a coincidence and not at all coordinated.pic.twitter.com/O406Cy5I8N — Jonathan Witt (@Jonathan_Witt) November 15, 2020 × Promising a 'reset' is underway, Trudeau developed the puzzling 'Form Back Better' trademark that has surfaced on the lips of legislators and NGOs around the world. At first transmission in late September, the discourse saw him promise $400 million to worldwide helpful guide ventures. "Working back better methods offering to back to the most defenseless while keeping up our energy on arriving at the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the [Sustainable Development Goals]," the PM stated, referring to the UN's Agenda 2030, another bête noire of intrigue specialists who trust it speaks to the plan for worldwide authoritarian government. "The Great Reset" is now reaching peak-level at Google Trends. pic.twitter.com/PU9KQ67arm — Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) November 16, 2020 × Clearly startled by the Great Reset being a ''real thing,'' watchers hurried to find it, sending looks for the term taking off on Google. While some so-called Great Reset 'specialists' accepted the open door to impart their decisions to the inquisitive, others simply selected to criticise the program. Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum (part of the United Nations network) says the Fourth Industrial Revolution (part of the Great Reset agenda) will "lead to a fusion of our physical, digital and biological identity" simply put, this means globally enforced transhumanism pic.twitter.com/Tn1gClNOVe — SP fan account (@thuletide) November 15, 2020 × Schwab knows: 1. Neoliberalism is 'done' because the parasitic Ponzi scheme is collapsing 2. Unless the 'parasites' crack down they'll lose control 3. 'The Great Reset' is the plan for the final overthrow of democracy But he talks about 'trust', because that's what deceivers do pic.twitter.com/574XY13SWx — MarkGB (@MarkGBblog) November 15, 2020 × We will stop the great reset — George Papadopoulos (@GeorgePapa19) November 15, 2020 × Raise your hand if you are against the great reset/Agenda 2030. — ALG 'you people" (@ALGhammer) November 15, 2020 × While some trust Covid-19 was purposely released to introduce the Great Reset, others think the WEF and the decision classes have only seized on the pandemic as the ideal occasion to force their arrangement on populaces improbable to grasp it in the event that they had a decision. Many were wary about plunging down the Reset hare opening while at the same time recognizing that a curiously enormous number of world pioneers and NGO chiefs were talking in comparable terms. US president-elect Joe Biden's mission trademark was "Work Back Better," while UK PM Boris Johnson declared months prior that his nation would utilize the Covid as an occasion to "work back better." Macron and Merkel also said something along the same lines — Johann van Heerden (@stephanus_56405) November 16, 2020 × Once you recognise the language of The Great Reset, it is shocking to see how much of the plan is already out in the open. It's in books, TIME magazine, websites, social media, advertising, news and repeated by govt's worldwide. #TheGreatReset #BuildBackBetter #ClimateChange pic.twitter.com/317AIYtZKM — Torbay Tweets (@TorbayTweets) November 15, 2020 × Indeed, even confronted with the words coming from Trudeau's mouth, be that as it may, not every person was persuaded Trudeau's discourse spoke to something evil. Oooh! A conspiracy. — Richard Spoor (@Richard_Spoor) November 15, 2020 × I see "The Great Reset" conspiracy about Covid-19 is trending again. Always love it when the same crowd who tell us politicians are incredibly incompetent and useless simultaneously believe they all came togther to brilliantly execute a global masterplan. Happy Monday everyone! pic.twitter.com/edMKMW6jPm — Shayan Sardarizadeh (@Shayan86) November 16, 2020 × In the content of his "Great Reset" book, Schwab calls for worldwide pioneers to take advantage of the lucky break introduced by the Covid-19 pandemic to revamp society in their picture and pronounces the world will "never" get back to business as usual – despite the fact that the sickness itself doesn't "represent another existential danger" to humankind. Trudeau, Biden, Johnson, and other incredible figures like the UK's Prince Charles have loaned their help to the program lately, announcing the Covid-19 pandemic speaks to a once in a blue moon occasion to rethink society.

'Great Reset' conspiracy theory takes Twitter by storm after Trudeau's speech on COVID-19

<p>US President Donald Trump on Saturday wished Indians all around the world Happy Diwali with an image of himself lighting a Diya. He tweeted the image on Saturday evening as per Indian Standard time. 'Happy Diwali- President Donald J. Trump', read the words in the image.</p>

<p>In the image, Trump can be seen lighting a Diya inside what appears to be a room in the White House. He is surrounded by members of Indian-American community.</p>

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<p>All eyes are on Trump and his administration as he approaches the last days of his presidency. He has been combative even after it was certain that Joe Biden had clinched the presidency.</p>

<p>On Saturday, UK PM Boris Johnson extended his Diwali wishes too. He expressed gratitude towards British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains who he said did everything to tackle coronavirus pandemic. Unlike Trump, Boris Johnson recorded a video message.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BandiChhorDivas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BandiChhorDivas</a>!<br />
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I know that this year celebrations will be different, but I am filled with respect for the way British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains have gone out of their way to help others throughout this pandemic. <a href="https://t.co/YhqWpq3JQH">pic.twitter.com/YhqWpq3JQH</a></p>
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1327538300098371584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was also forthcoming as he wished everyone a happy Diwali in a video message he posted on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Diwali! I know celebrations will look different this year, but the message at the heart of the day - that light, hope, and knowledge will always triumph over darkness, evil, and ignorance - remains the same, and it has never been more important. <a href="https://t.co/HBAydTSaiW">https://t.co/HBAydTSaiW</a> <a href="https://t.co/KrVU18DKLz">pic.twitter.com/KrVU18DKLz</a></p>
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1327616194774491140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Dubai, tweeted on the ocassion of Diwali as well.</p>

<p>"On the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, we congratulate all those who celebrate around the world, and wish them continued prosperity and progress," he said.</p>

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— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedBinZayed/status/1327272487504277504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Prince Charles extended Diwali greetings as well. He recorded a video message wishing everyone a happy Diwali</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“This brings you all my warmest greetings on the occasion of Diwali and, for those of you marking a New Year, let me wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous year ahead.”<br />
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The Prince of Wales sends his best wishes to those celebrating the Festival of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a>. <a href="https://t.co/wMbOQ2xxHb">pic.twitter.com/wMbOQ2xxHb</a></p>
— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClarenceHouse/status/1326933361332457474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>US President-elect Joe Biden wished everyone a happy Diwali on behalf of him and his wife.</p>

<p>"To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, @DrBiden and I send our best wishes for a #HappyDiwali. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrBiden</a> and I send our best wishes for a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali</a>. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak.</p>
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1327649998092214273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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US President Donald Trump on Saturday wished Indians all around the world Happy Diwali with an image of himself lighting a Diya. He tweeted the image on Saturday evening as per Indian Standard time.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday wished Indians all around the world Happy Diwali with an image of himself lighting a Diya. He tweeted the image on Saturday evening as per Indian Standard time. 'Happy Diwali- President Donald J. Trump', read the words in the image. In the image, Trump can be seen lighting a Diya inside what appears to be a room in the White House. He is surrounded by members of Indian-American community. pic.twitter.com/w9YruJ4AYc — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 14, 2020 × All eyes are on Trump and his administration as he approaches the last days of his presidency. He has been combative even after it was certain that Joe Biden had clinched the presidency. On Saturday, UK PM Boris Johnson extended his Diwali wishes too. He expressed gratitude towards British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains who he said did everything to tackle coronavirus pandemic. Unlike Trump, Boris Johnson recorded a video message. Happy #Diwali and #BandiChhorDivas! I know that this year celebrations will be different, but I am filled with respect for the way British Hindus, Sikhs and Jains have gone out of their way to help others throughout this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/YhqWpq3JQH — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 14, 2020 × Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was also forthcoming as he wished everyone a happy Diwali in a video message he posted on Twitter. Happy Diwali! I know celebrations will look different this year, but the message at the heart of the day - that light, hope, and knowledge will always triumph over darkness, evil, and ignorance - remains the same, and it has never been more important. https://t.co/HBAydTSaiW pic.twitter.com/KrVU18DKLz — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 14, 2020 × Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Dubai, tweeted on the ocassion of Diwali as well. "On the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, we congratulate all those who celebrate around the world, and wish them continued prosperity and progress," he said. On the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, we congratulate all those who celebrate around the world, and wish them continued prosperity and progress. — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 13, 2020 × Prince Charles extended Diwali greetings as well. He recorded a video message wishing everyone a happy Diwali “This brings you all my warmest greetings on the occasion of Diwali and, for those of you marking a New Year, let me wish you a happy, peaceful and prosperous year ahead.” The Prince of Wales sends his best wishes to those celebrating the Festival of #Diwali. pic.twitter.com/wMbOQ2xxHb — The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) November 12, 2020 × US President-elect Joe Biden wished everyone a happy Diwali on behalf of him and his wife. "To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, @DrBiden and I send our best wishes for a #HappyDiwali. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak," he tweeted. To the millions of Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating the Festival of Lights, @DrBiden and I send our best wishes for a #HappyDiwali. May your new year be filled with hope, happiness, and prosperity. Sal Mubarak. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 14, 2020 ×

Happy Diwali, wishes Donald Trump and other world leaders

<p>After a long and tense wait, it is finally clear that Democratic <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden </a>will be the next president of the United States. The results came out after it was declared by various US media houses that Biden has claimed the decisive state of Pennsylvania. Later, Biden secured victory in the state of Nevada too, stretching his electoral count to 290, which is 19 more than the mandatory 271.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, wishes from several prominent leaders poured in for the former vice president and the next Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was one of the first leaders to congratulate Biden on his victory, saying he "really looks forward to working together".&nbsp;</p>

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— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1325121342568505346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Indian Prime Minister also wished both Biden and Harris via Twitter, saying he looks "forward to working closely together" to take bilateral relations to "greater heights".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeBiden</a> on your spectacular victory! As the VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable. I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights. <a href="https://t.co/yAOCEcs9bN">pic.twitter.com/yAOCEcs9bN</a></p>
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<p>He also wished Harris saying her "success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans."</p>

<p>"I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger with your support and leadership".</p>

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<p>Director-General of the World Health Organization, who has been in cross-hairs with Donald Trump over the issue of the coronavirus pandemic, also tweeted in support of Biden saying, "Congratulations to President-elect&nbsp;@JoeBiden&nbsp;&amp; Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris! My&nbsp;@WHO&nbsp;colleagues and I look forward to working with you and your teams. Crises like the #COVID19 pandemic show the importance of global solidarity in protecting lives and livelihoods. Together!"</p>

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— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1325351387698520066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, too, took to Twitter to congratulate the Democrat duo.</p>

<p>"&nbsp;I wish&nbsp;@JoeBiden&nbsp;a successful tenure and look forward to working with him to further strengthen India-US relations," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My sincere felicitations to Joseph R. Biden on his election as President of the United States of America and <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KamalaHarris</a>, as Vice President. I wish <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeBiden</a> a successful tenure and look forward to working with him to further strengthen India-US relations.</p>
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1325149711787982851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Hillary Clinton, who ran for the presidency in 2016 against Trump, also congratulated Biden and Harris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America," Clinton wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together."</p>

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It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America.<br />
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— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) <a href="https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/1325118585434468353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Indian leaders were also not behind in wishing Biden as senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor.</p>

<p>"I'm confident that he will unite America and provide it with a strong sense of direction," Gandhi in a tweet said.&nbsp;</p>

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— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1325123569240559617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All Indian democrats will echo this sentiment as we join <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RahulGandhi</a> in applauding <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeBiden</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KamalaHarris</a>. On a personal note, delighted to have a US V-P who enjoys idlis and makes dosas! <a href="https://t.co/iRL9IassFi">https://t.co/iRL9IassFi</a></p>
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShashiTharoor/status/1325132600139149312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Ireland Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin described Biden as "a true friend to this nation" in his congratulatory message.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I want to congratulate the new President Elect of the USA <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeBiden</a> Joe Biden has been a true friend of this nation throughout his life and I look forward to working with him in the years ahead. I also look forward to welcoming him back home when the circumstances allow! 🇮🇪 🇺🇸</p>
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichealMartinTD/status/1325115676873388035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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He ran a campaign on the values that we in the United Kingdom share - decency, integrity, compassion and strength.</p>
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1325116305540780032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>UK's top opposition leader Keir Starmer said the president-elect had run a campaign on "the values that we in the United Kingdom share - decency, integrity, compassion and strength".</p>

<p>Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, too, congratulated Joe Biden and said he looks&nbsp;"forward to President-Elect Biden's Global Summit on Democracy &amp; working with him to end illegal tax havens &amp; stealth of nation's wealth by corrupt ldrs."</p>

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— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1325150531422220288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>The tech giant Bill Gates also joined in and sent his wishes to the President-elect and the Vice president-elect. He also thanked the various campaign employees and volunteers who helped Americans to register and vote. "Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris. Thank you to the election officials and campaign workers who worked tirelessly to ensure a record number of Americans could cast a ballot and have it counted during such a challenging time for our country," he tweeted.</p>

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— Bill Gates (@BillGates) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillGates/status/1325138314861580289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Tibetan spiritual guru Dalai Lama wrote a letter to the President-elect appreciating America's value of democracy and said, "Humanity places great hope in the democratic vision and leadership of the US as leader of the free world. Particularly in these challenging times, I hope you will be able to contribute to shaping a more peaceful world in which people suffering poverty and injustice find relief."</p>

<p>Further, he thanked Biden for&nbsp;"support for the Tibetan people, during your time in Congress and the previous administration, as well as for your statement in September this year. It has been the Tibetan people`s good fortune to have received the friendship and encouragement of the American people and their respective Presidents in our endeavor to protect and preserve our ancient Buddhist culture -- a culture of peace, non-violence and compassion -- that has great potential to benefit humanity as a whole," he said.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Nobel Peace Laureate also appreciated Biden's choice of Vice President-elect saying, "May I also commend you for your choice of a woman, Kamala Harris, to be your Vice President."</p>


After a long and tense wait, it is finally clear that Democratic Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States. The results came out after it was declared by various US media houses that Biden has claimed the decisive state of Pennsylvania.

After a long and tense wait, it is finally clear that Democratic Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States. The results came out after it was declared by various US media houses that Biden has claimed the decisive state of Pennsylvania. Later, Biden secured victory in the state of Nevada too, stretching his electoral count to 290, which is 19 more than the mandatory 271. Meanwhile, wishes from several prominent leaders poured in for the former vice president and the next Vice President Kamala Harris. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was one of the first leaders to congratulate Biden on his victory, saying he "really looks forward to working together". Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 7, 2020 × Indian Prime Minister also wished both Biden and Harris via Twitter, saying he looks "forward to working closely together" to take bilateral relations to "greater heights". Congratulations @JoeBiden on your spectacular victory! As the VP, your contribution to strengthening Indo-US relations was critical and invaluable. I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights. pic.twitter.com/yAOCEcs9bN — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020 × He also wished Harris saying her "success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans." "I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger with your support and leadership". Heartiest congratulations @KamalaHarris! Your success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans. I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger with your support and leadership. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 7, 2020 × Director-General of the World Health Organization, who has been in cross-hairs with Donald Trump over the issue of the coronavirus pandemic, also tweeted in support of Biden saying, "Congratulations to President-elect @JoeBiden & Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris! My @WHO colleagues and I look forward to working with you and your teams. Crises like the #COVID19 pandemic show the importance of global solidarity in protecting lives and livelihoods. Together!" Congratulations to President-elect @JoeBiden & Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris! My @WHO colleagues and I look forward to working with you and your teams. Crises like the #COVID19 pandemic show the importance of global solidarity in protecting lives and livelihoods. Together! — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) November 8, 2020 × The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, too, took to Twitter to congratulate the Democrat duo. " I wish @JoeBiden a successful tenure and look forward to working with him to further strengthen India-US relations," he tweeted. My sincere felicitations to Joseph R. Biden on his election as President of the United States of America and @KamalaHarris, as Vice President. I wish @JoeBiden a successful tenure and look forward to working with him to further strengthen India-US relations. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 7, 2020 × Hillary Clinton, who ran for the presidency in 2016 against Trump, also congratulated Biden and Harris. "It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America," Clinton wrote on Twitter. "Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together." The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president. It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Onward, together. pic.twitter.com/YlDY9TJONs — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 7, 2020 × Indian leaders were also not behind in wishing Biden as senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor. "I'm confident that he will unite America and provide it with a strong sense of direction," Gandhi in a tweet said. Congratulations to President-elect @JoeBiden. I’m confident that he will unite America and provide it with a strong sense of direction. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 7, 2020 × All Indian democrats will echo this sentiment as we join @RahulGandhi in applauding @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris. On a personal note, delighted to have a US V-P who enjoys idlis and makes dosas! https://t.co/iRL9IassFi — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 7, 2020 × Ireland Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin described Biden as "a true friend to this nation" in his congratulatory message. I want to congratulate the new President Elect of the USA @JoeBiden Joe Biden has been a true friend of this nation throughout his life and I look forward to working with him in the years ahead. I also look forward to welcoming him back home when the circumstances allow! 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 — Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) November 7, 2020 × Congratulations to @JoeBiden on his election as President of the United States of America. He ran a campaign on the values that we in the United Kingdom share - decency, integrity, compassion and strength. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) November 7, 2020 × UK's top opposition leader Keir Starmer said the president-elect had run a campaign on "the values that we in the United Kingdom share - decency, integrity, compassion and strength". Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, too, congratulated Joe Biden and said he looks "forward to President-Elect Biden's Global Summit on Democracy & working with him to end illegal tax havens & stealth of nation's wealth by corrupt ldrs." Congratulations @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris. Look forward to President Elect Biden's Global Summit on Democracy & working with him to end illegal tax havens & stealth of nation's wealth by corrupt ldrs. We will also continue to work with US for peace in Afghanistan & in the region — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 7, 2020 × The tech giant Bill Gates also joined in and sent his wishes to the President-elect and the Vice president-elect. He also thanked the various campaign employees and volunteers who helped Americans to register and vote. "Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris. Thank you to the election officials and campaign workers who worked tirelessly to ensure a record number of Americans could cast a ballot and have it counted during such a challenging time for our country," he tweeted. Congratulations to President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris. Thank you to the election officials and campaign workers who worked tirelessly to ensure a record number of Americans could cast a ballot and have it counted during such an challenging time for our country. — Bill Gates (@BillGates) November 7, 2020 × Tibetan spiritual guru Dalai Lama wrote a letter to the President-elect appreciating America's value of democracy and said, "Humanity places great hope in the democratic vision and leadership of the US as leader of the free world. Particularly in these challenging times, I hope you will be able to contribute to shaping a more peaceful world in which people suffering poverty and injustice find relief." Further, he thanked Biden for "support for the Tibetan people, during your time in Congress and the previous administration, as well as for your statement in September this year. It has been the Tibetan people`s good fortune to have received the friendship and encouragement of the American people and their respective Presidents in our endeavor to protect and preserve our ancient Buddhist culture -- a culture of peace, non-violence and compassion -- that has great potential to benefit humanity as a whole," he said. The Nobel Peace Laureate also appreciated Biden's choice of Vice President-elect saying, "May I also commend you for your choice of a woman, Kamala Harris, to be your Vice President."

US election 2020: Wishes pour in as Joe Biden wins presidency

<p>While talking about the right to show a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed, the Canadian Prime Minister&nbsp;Justin Trudeau while defending 'free speech' said it is important but it sure does come with limits.</p>

<p>His statement about free speech was related to the recent controversy surrounding the cartoon printed and re-printed by the&nbsp;Charlie Hebdo magazine in France and said Canada will always&nbsp;"defend freedom of expression".</p>

<p>However, Trudeau was careful in framing his responses, especially after seeing the outrage against the French President Emmanuel Macron after his statements about the repeated attacks in France being a result of "Islamist radicalism".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today, we are not just seeing this in our country,"&nbsp;Macron had said, after which he has faced several harsh criticisms from organisations, political leaders and individuals worldwide, combined with another terror attack in the country.</p>

<p>Learning from Macron's mistake, Trudeau distanced himself from any direct statement in the press conference and said freedom of expression does not come without limits.&nbsp;"We owe it to ourselves to act with respect for others and to seek not to arbitrarily or unnecessarily injure those with whom we are sharing a society and a planet," Trudeau said.</p>

<p>"We do not have the right for example to shout fire in a movie theatre crowded with people, there are always limits," he added.</p>

<p>He also urged people to be more aware of their words and actions towards fellow humans. "In a pluralist, diverse and respectful society like ours, we owe it to ourselves to be aware of the impact of our words, of our actions on others, particularly these communities and populations who still experience a great deal of discrimination," he said. Trudeau also added that people need to have these complex conversations in a very responsible way.</p>

<p>He also openly condemned the attacks saying, "it is unjustifiable and Canada wholeheartedly condemns these acts while standing with our French friends who are going through extremely difficult times," he said.</p>


While talking about the right to show a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while defending 'free speech' said it is important but it sure does come with limits.

While talking about the right to show a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while defending 'free speech' said it is important but it sure does come with limits. His statement about free speech was related to the recent controversy surrounding the cartoon printed and re-printed by the Charlie Hebdo magazine in France and said Canada will always "defend freedom of expression". However, Trudeau was careful in framing his responses, especially after seeing the outrage against the French President Emmanuel Macron after his statements about the repeated attacks in France being a result of "Islamist radicalism". Also read| Posters of Emmanuel Macron pasted on road in Mumbai, police remove them "Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today, we are not just seeing this in our country," Macron had said, after which he has faced several harsh criticisms from organisations, political leaders and individuals worldwide, combined with another terror attack in the country. Learning from Macron's mistake, Trudeau distanced himself from any direct statement in the press conference and said freedom of expression does not come without limits. "We owe it to ourselves to act with respect for others and to seek not to arbitrarily or unnecessarily injure those with whom we are sharing a society and a planet," Trudeau said. "We do not have the right for example to shout fire in a movie theatre crowded with people, there are always limits," he added. He also urged people to be more aware of their words and actions towards fellow humans. "In a pluralist, diverse and respectful society like ours, we owe it to ourselves to be aware of the impact of our words, of our actions on others, particularly these communities and populations who still experience a great deal of discrimination," he said. Trudeau also added that people need to have these complex conversations in a very responsible way. He also openly condemned the attacks saying, "it is unjustifiable and Canada wholeheartedly condemns these acts while standing with our French friends who are going through extremely difficult times," he said.

Canada's Justin Trudeau condemns France attacks but says free speech has limits

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denied suggestions that he wanted to trigger a snap election to cash in on good polling numbers during the coronavirus pandemic, saying he was glad he dodged that prospect by surviving a confidence vote this week.</p>

<p>"I am happy we will not have elections. I think everyone is happy we will not have elections," Trudeau said in an interview with French language broadcaster TVA, which was taped Friday and aired Saturday.</p>

<p>"No one wanted elections during the pandemic," said Trudeau, who has presided over a minority government for the past year.</p>

<p>Trudeau warned early this week that he would call early elections if opposition parties in parliament passed a bill creating an anti-corruption committee to probe a case touching him and his family directly, in addition to the government's COVID-19 spending.</p>

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<p>Trudeau said such a panel would paralyze the work of the government just as Canada deals with a second wave of virus cases.</p>

<p>But the opposition and some commentators said they suspected Trudeau's threat was actually a ploy aimed at triggering elections to take advantage of his good approval rating for his handling of the health crisis.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the House of Commons held an unusual confidence vote on creating the investigative committee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Had Trudeau's Liberal government lost, early elections would have been triggered, but the motion was defeated thanks to support for Trudeau from the New Democratic Party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the interview, Trudeau denied acting with a political agenda in mind.</p>

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<p>"The only calculation I made was to help more people, how are we going to be there to support families around the country," he said.</p>

<p>The committee proposed by the Tories would have looked into a contract awarded to the WE Charity to distribute roughly Can$1 billion (US$760 million) in pandemic relief to young Canadians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Concerns were raised over the contract after it was revealed that the charity paid Trudeau's wife, brother and mother a combined Can$300,000 for speaking engagements.</p>

<p>The deal was ultimately cancelled and Finance Minister Bill Morneau, who also had links to the charity, resigned in August.</p>

<p>The committee would have also investigated the government's purchase of ventilators and lobbying by the husband of Trudeau's chief of staff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest polls give the Liberals a lead of almost seven points over the Conservatives.</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denied suggestions that he wanted to trigger a snap election to cash in on good polling numbers during the coronavirus pandemic, saying he was glad he dodged that prospect by surviving a confidence vote this week.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denied suggestions that he wanted to trigger a snap election to cash in on good polling numbers during the coronavirus pandemic, saying he was glad he dodged that prospect by surviving a confidence vote this week. "I am happy we will not have elections. I think everyone is happy we will not have elections," Trudeau said in an interview with French language broadcaster TVA, which was taped Friday and aired Saturday. "No one wanted elections during the pandemic," said Trudeau, who has presided over a minority government for the past year. Trudeau warned early this week that he would call early elections if opposition parties in parliament passed a bill creating an anti-corruption committee to probe a case touching him and his family directly, in addition to the government's COVID-19 spending. Have a look| After Boris Johnson whines about his low salary, here is how much world leaders earn Trudeau said such a panel would paralyze the work of the government just as Canada deals with a second wave of virus cases. But the opposition and some commentators said they suspected Trudeau's threat was actually a ploy aimed at triggering elections to take advantage of his good approval rating for his handling of the health crisis. On Wednesday, the House of Commons held an unusual confidence vote on creating the investigative committee. Had Trudeau's Liberal government lost, early elections would have been triggered, but the motion was defeated thanks to support for Trudeau from the New Democratic Party. In the interview, Trudeau denied acting with a political agenda in mind. Also read| US borders with Canada, Mexico to stay closed to non-essential travel until Nov 21 "The only calculation I made was to help more people, how are we going to be there to support families around the country," he said. The committee proposed by the Tories would have looked into a contract awarded to the WE Charity to distribute roughly Can$1 billion (US$760 million) in pandemic relief to young Canadians. Concerns were raised over the contract after it was revealed that the charity paid Trudeau's wife, brother and mother a combined Can$300,000 for speaking engagements. The deal was ultimately cancelled and Finance Minister Bill Morneau, who also had links to the charity, resigned in August. The committee would have also investigated the government's purchase of ventilators and lobbying by the husband of Trudeau's chief of staff. The latest polls give the Liberals a lead of almost seven points over the Conservatives.

Justin Trudeau denies he sought snap election in Canada

<p>Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish President protested against Canada's suspension of drone technology export to Turkey. Erdogan said that the move by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not in the spirit of the alliance. Erdogan was quoted by his office.</p>

<p>Earlier this month Canada suspended export of drone technology to Turkey as it probed allegations that the equipment was used by Azeri forces against Armenia. Azerbaijan and Armenia are currently locked in conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region.</p>

<p>On Friday, Erdogan and Trudeau discussed improving relations and increasing bilateral trade, the Turkish presidency said, adding that they also talked about overcoming issues about co-operation in defense sector.</p>

<p>"During the call, President Tayyip Erdogan said Canada`s suspension of the export of some military goods to Turkey due to the Azerbajian-Armenia conflict... is against the spirit of alliance," the presidency said.<br />
Turkey and Canada are both members of NATO.</p>

<p>Turkey's Foreign Ministry has been strong in its response to Canada's decision. The ministry said that suspension showed a double standard.</p>

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Turkey`s military exports to its ally Azerbaijan have risen six-fold this year, with sales of drones and other military equipment rising to $77 million last month alone before fighting broke out over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, according to exports data.</p>

<p>Canadian arms control group Project Ploughshares says video of airstrikes released by Azerbaijan indicates the drones had been equipped with imaging and targeting systems made by L3Harris Wescam, the Canada-based unit of L3Harris Technologies Inc .</p>

<p>Ankara has said it stands firmly beside its close ally in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.</p>

<p><strong>(With Reuters inputs)</strong></p>


Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish President protested against Canada's suspension of drone technology export to Turkey. Erdogan said that the move by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not in the spirit of the alliance.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish President protested against Canada's suspension of drone technology export to Turkey. Erdogan said that the move by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not in the spirit of the alliance. Erdogan was quoted by his office. Earlier this month Canada suspended export of drone technology to Turkey as it probed allegations that the equipment was used by Azeri forces against Armenia. Azerbaijan and Armenia are currently locked in conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region. On Friday, Erdogan and Trudeau discussed improving relations and increasing bilateral trade, the Turkish presidency said, adding that they also talked about overcoming issues about co-operation in defense sector. "During the call, President Tayyip Erdogan said Canada`s suspension of the export of some military goods to Turkey due to the Azerbajian-Armenia conflict... is against the spirit of alliance," the presidency said. Turkey and Canada are both members of NATO. Turkey's Foreign Ministry has been strong in its response to Canada's decision. The ministry said that suspension showed a double standard. Also Read | Greece, Cyprus told to wait for EU action on 'provocative' Turkey Turkey`s military exports to its ally Azerbaijan have risen six-fold this year, with sales of drones and other military equipment rising to $77 million last month alone before fighting broke out over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, according to exports data. Canadian arms control group Project Ploughshares says video of airstrikes released by Azerbaijan indicates the drones had been equipped with imaging and targeting systems made by L3Harris Wescam, the Canada-based unit of L3Harris Technologies Inc . Ankara has said it stands firmly beside its close ally in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. (With Reuters inputs)

Suspension of drone technology exports against alliance spirit: Erdogan to Trudeau

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that his country wouldn't be reopening its border with the US amid the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-to-reopen-borders-for-students-and-couples-332141">coronavirus</a> pandemic.</p>

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<p>Trudeau told a local television channel that he wasn't comfortable reopening borders since "the US is not in a place where we would feel comfortable".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Canadian prime said his government would continue to exercise border control as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the United States.</p>

<p>Trudeau pointed at California, Arizona and Florida which shares its border with Canada where the "virus is not under control or less under control".</p>

<p>The United States has been the worst-hit country with the virus with the death toll mounting to 217,754 and over 7,977,000 COVID-19 cases.</p>

<p>Canada which has also been badly hit by the virus has 193,000 COVID-19 cases and nearly 9,750 deaths. Trudeau had earlier acknowledged that "second wave is really exhausting" while saying that it was "frustrating for everyone to have to keep going".</p>

<p>The Canadian prime minister had earlier said that the country was at a "tipping point" in its fight against the pandemic with increases in new cases putting enormous pressure on hospitals and health care workers.</p>

<p>Canada's Ontario and Quebec region have recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases with authorities shutting gyms and cinemas. Restaurants have also been banned from serving food indoor in &nbsp;Toronto, Peel and Ottawa with the measures set to last for 28 days which kicked-in last week.</p>

<p>Officials have been greatly worried about Ontario which has witnessed a huge jump in coronavirus cases as the country grapple with the virus.</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that his country wouldn't be reopening its border with the US amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also Read: Wear masks during intercourse?

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that his country wouldn't be reopening its border with the US amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also Read: Wear masks during intercourse? Canada's top doctor makes absurd claim Trudeau told a local television channel that he wasn't comfortable reopening borders since "the US is not in a place where we would feel comfortable". The Canadian prime said his government would continue to exercise border control as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the United States. Trudeau pointed at California, Arizona and Florida which shares its border with Canada where the "virus is not under control or less under control". The United States has been the worst-hit country with the virus with the death toll mounting to 217,754 and over 7,977,000 COVID-19 cases. Canada which has also been badly hit by the virus has 193,000 COVID-19 cases and nearly 9,750 deaths. Trudeau had earlier acknowledged that "second wave is really exhausting" while saying that it was "frustrating for everyone to have to keep going". The Canadian prime minister had earlier said that the country was at a "tipping point" in its fight against the pandemic with increases in new cases putting enormous pressure on hospitals and health care workers. Canada's Ontario and Quebec region have recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases with authorities shutting gyms and cinemas. Restaurants have also been banned from serving food indoor in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa with the measures set to last for 28 days which kicked-in last week. Officials have been greatly worried about Ontario which has witnessed a huge jump in coronavirus cases as the country grapple with the virus.

'US not a place where we would feel comfortable': Canada-US border to stay closed amid pandemic

<p>The Canadian&nbsp;Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has launched an investigation to find&nbsp; the truth behind the allegation of the use of Canadian military technologies in the ongoing&nbsp;Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.</p>

<p>It was recently alleged the Canadian&nbsp;imaging and targeting systems were being used on unnamed drones.</p>

<p>"In regards to the Canadian military equipment that may have been used in this situation, the minister of foreign affairs (Francois-Philippe Champagne) has launched an investigation into what exactly happened," Trudeau told a news conference.</p>

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<p>Trudeau has&nbsp;been a promoter of non-violence, and so has been the history of Canada.&nbsp;"It is extremely important that the terms of Canada's expectations of non-violation of human rights is always respected and we will have more to say as more becomes clear."</p>

<p>The accusation has been made with regards to sale of the Wescam gear to Turkey&nbsp;a close ally of Azerbaijan. Earlier in October 2019, Canada had announced a freeze on issuing of export permits of military shipments to Turkey. However, the ban was later lifted in may 2020.</p>

<p>The local media is citing a few government officials and claiming that the permits might again be cancelled permamanetly if it is proven that the technologies have been misused.</p>

<p>Trudeau said his government is "extremely concerned about the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh," calling for a "de-escalation of hostilities."</p>

<p>"There is no question, there is not a military solution to this conflict," he said. "It can only be resolved through proper dialogue and engagement."</p>

<p>Armenia and Azerbaijan have been locked in a simmering conflict for decades over the region and new fighting that erupted on Sunday has been the heaviest in decades, with nearly 200 people confirmed killed.</p>


The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has launched an investigation to find the truth behind the allegation of the use of Canadian military technologies in the ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has launched an investigation to find the truth behind the allegation of the use of Canadian military technologies in the ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. It was recently alleged the Canadian imaging and targeting systems were being used on unnamed drones. "In regards to the Canadian military equipment that may have been used in this situation, the minister of foreign affairs (Francois-Philippe Champagne) has launched an investigation into what exactly happened," Trudeau told a news conference. × Trudeau has been a promoter of non-violence, and so has been the history of Canada. "It is extremely important that the terms of Canada's expectations of non-violation of human rights is always respected and we will have more to say as more becomes clear." The accusation has been made with regards to sale of the Wescam gear to Turkey a close ally of Azerbaijan. Earlier in October 2019, Canada had announced a freeze on issuing of export permits of military shipments to Turkey. However, the ban was later lifted in may 2020. The local media is citing a few government officials and claiming that the permits might again be cancelled permamanetly if it is proven that the technologies have been misused. Trudeau said his government is "extremely concerned about the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh," calling for a "de-escalation of hostilities." "There is no question, there is not a military solution to this conflict," he said. "It can only be resolved through proper dialogue and engagement." Armenia and Azerbaijan have been locked in a simmering conflict for decades over the region and new fighting that erupted on Sunday has been the heaviest in decades, with nearly 200 people confirmed killed.

Canada to investigate use of its tech in Armenia-Azerbaijan clash

<p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday reached a deal with the opposition leftist New Democrats on paid sick leave for all Canadian workers during the pandemic, avoiding possible snap elections.</p>

<p>The minority Liberal government earlier this week had in a so-called throne speech proposed sweeping new measures to help Canadians weather a second Covid-19 wave.</p>

<p>But its agenda and a bill to enact key parts of it faced possible defeat in parliament, as the Tories and Bloc Quebecois withheld their support and the New Democratic Party (NDP) made demands for increased social spending to prop up the government.</p>

<p>With the defeat of the bill -- and its agenda -- the government would have fallen.</p>

<p>In a last-ditch effort to gain NDP support, the Liberals boosted a weekly benefit for those unable to work during the Covid-19 outbreak, including to care for children or relatives.</p>

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<p>And it agreed to NDP demands for the two week paid sick leave for workers who must isolate after being exposed to the new coronavirus.</p>

<p>In exchange, the NDP said it would back the bill as well as support the government's agenda in a confidence vote that is expected to follow in the coming weeks.</p>

<p>"If this agreement is reflected in the bill," NDP leader Jagmeet Singh told a news conference, "we will support the bill, and we will also support the throne speech."</p>

<p>The bill is to be presented to parliament on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh would not disclose the specific amendments to it, except to say Liberal concessions will mean "millions rather than thousands" more Canadians will have access to paid sick leave.</p>

<p>Singh called the agreement a "historic moment" and "a major victory for Canadian workers."</p>

<p>"People who are worried about getting sick in this pandemic will now know when this legislation passes, that there will be paid sick leave for them," he said.</p>

<p>Liberal House of Commons leader Pablo Rodriguez also touted the agreement with the NDP, saying in a Twitter message the bill "will deliver the help that Canadians need."</p>

<p>"We are entering the second wave and millions of Canadians are still struggling to make ends meet," he said. "It's by working together that we will get through this pandemic."</p>


Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday reached a deal with the opposition leftist New Democrats on paid sick leave for all Canadian workers during the pandemic, avoiding possible snap elections.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday reached a deal with the opposition leftist New Democrats on paid sick leave for all Canadian workers during the pandemic, avoiding possible snap elections. The minority Liberal government earlier this week had in a so-called throne speech proposed sweeping new measures to help Canadians weather a second Covid-19 wave. But its agenda and a bill to enact key parts of it faced possible defeat in parliament, as the Tories and Bloc Quebecois withheld their support and the New Democratic Party (NDP) made demands for increased social spending to prop up the government. With the defeat of the bill -- and its agenda -- the government would have fallen. In a last-ditch effort to gain NDP support, the Liberals boosted a weekly benefit for those unable to work during the Covid-19 outbreak, including to care for children or relatives. × And it agreed to NDP demands for the two week paid sick leave for workers who must isolate after being exposed to the new coronavirus. In exchange, the NDP said it would back the bill as well as support the government's agenda in a confidence vote that is expected to follow in the coming weeks. "If this agreement is reflected in the bill," NDP leader Jagmeet Singh told a news conference, "we will support the bill, and we will also support the throne speech." The bill is to be presented to parliament on Monday. Singh would not disclose the specific amendments to it, except to say Liberal concessions will mean "millions rather than thousands" more Canadians will have access to paid sick leave. Singh called the agreement a "historic moment" and "a major victory for Canadian workers." "People who are worried about getting sick in this pandemic will now know when this legislation passes, that there will be paid sick leave for them," he said. Liberal House of Commons leader Pablo Rodriguez also touted the agreement with the NDP, saying in a Twitter message the bill "will deliver the help that Canadians need." "We are entering the second wave and millions of Canadians are still struggling to make ends meet," he said. "It's by working together that we will get through this pandemic."

Deal on paid sick leave for all Canadians should avert snap elections

<p>Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner, who was in office for just 11 weeks and led his Liberal Party to a massive electoral defeat in 1984, died on Saturday aged 91.</p>

<p>Turner took over from Pierre Trudeau in late June 1984 at a time of increasing voter fatigue with the Liberals, who had been in power for 20 of the previous 21 years. Before becoming prime minister, he had held the posts of finance and justice minister.</p>

<p>Current Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pierre`s son, offered his condolences and called Turner "a humble man with a strong social conscience."</p>

<p>"His contributions to Canada will not be forgotten," Trudeau said in a statement.</p>

<p>In 1984, Turner called an election for September and then presided over what many political observers consider to be one of the worst campaigns in Canadian history, marred by a series of gaffes.</p>

<p>One turning point came during a televised debate when Turner, under fire from Conservative leader Brian Mulroney, said he had no option but to approve a mass of patronage appointments proposed by Trudeau before he left office.</p>

<p>"You could have said `I am not going to do it. This is wrong for Canada` ... you had an option, sir, to say no. And you chose to say yes," responded Mulroney in one of the most memorable moments in Canadian politics. The Conservatives swept to power with 211 seats of the 282 in the House of Commons.</p>

<p>The Liberals fell to just 40 seats from 135 but Turner hung onto his position. His 79-day tenure as prime minister is the second shortest in Canadian history.</p>

<p>In the 1988 election campaign he took a strong stance against a proposed free trade agreement with the United States but lost again to Mulroney, although not as badly.</p>

<p>He resigned as Liberal leader in 1990 and was replaced by Jean Chretien, who led the Liberals to victory in 1993.<br />
Turner, a lawyer by training, served as finance minister from 1972 to 1975 but quit amid disagreements over policy with Trudeau. He returned to legal work for nine years before winning the Liberal Party leadership in June 1984.</p>

<p>John Napier Wyndham Turner was born on June 7, 1929. He is survived by his wife Geills and four children.</p>


Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner, who was in office for just 11 weeks and led his Liberal Party to a massive electoral defeat in 1984, died on Saturday aged 91.

Former Canadian Prime Minister John Turner, who was in office for just 11 weeks and led his Liberal Party to a massive electoral defeat in 1984, died on Saturday aged 91. Turner took over from Pierre Trudeau in late June 1984 at a time of increasing voter fatigue with the Liberals, who had been in power for 20 of the previous 21 years. Before becoming prime minister, he had held the posts of finance and justice minister. Current Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pierre`s son, offered his condolences and called Turner "a humble man with a strong social conscience." "His contributions to Canada will not be forgotten," Trudeau said in a statement. In 1984, Turner called an election for September and then presided over what many political observers consider to be one of the worst campaigns in Canadian history, marred by a series of gaffes. One turning point came during a televised debate when Turner, under fire from Conservative leader Brian Mulroney, said he had no option but to approve a mass of patronage appointments proposed by Trudeau before he left office. "You could have said `I am not going to do it. This is wrong for Canada` ... you had an option, sir, to say no. And you chose to say yes," responded Mulroney in one of the most memorable moments in Canadian politics. The Conservatives swept to power with 211 seats of the 282 in the House of Commons. The Liberals fell to just 40 seats from 135 but Turner hung onto his position. His 79-day tenure as prime minister is the second shortest in Canadian history. In the 1988 election campaign he took a strong stance against a proposed free trade agreement with the United States but lost again to Mulroney, although not as badly. He resigned as Liberal leader in 1990 and was replaced by Jean Chretien, who led the Liberals to victory in 1993. Turner, a lawyer by training, served as finance minister from 1972 to 1975 but quit amid disagreements over policy with Trudeau. He returned to legal work for nine years before winning the Liberal Party leadership in June 1984. John Napier Wyndham Turner was born on June 7, 1929. He is survived by his wife Geills and four children.

Former Canada PM Turner, who was in office for just 11 weeks, dies aged 91

<p>We Charity, which is at the centre of a political firestorm in Canada due to&nbsp;scandal involving the country's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said&nbsp;on Thursday that it will&nbsp;no longer operate in the country.</p>

<p>Craig and Marc Kielburger, the charity's co-founders, will also leave the organisation.</p>

<p>The charity is a&nbsp;key player&nbsp;in a scandal involving Canadian&nbsp;Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family due to which he had to face his third ethics probe as a result of conflict of interest.</p>

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<p>Trudeau had apologised in July&nbsp;for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances.</p>

<p>"I made a mistake not recusing myself immediately from the discussions, given our family's history. And I'm sincerely sorry," Trudeau told a news conference.</p>

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<p>His apology came amid opposition demands for an investigation into a USD $662 million&nbsp;contract awarded by the government to development and youth advocacy organization WE Charity.</p>

<p>The NGO also&nbsp;admitted paying nearly CAN $300,000 to Trudeau's mother, brother and wife for speaking engagements.</p>

<p>Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, have regularly participated in WE Charity events.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em><strong>In picture: Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appear at a WE Day UN event</strong></em></p>

<p>The Canada Student Service Grant was awarded to the WE Charity to set up a programme that would pay students to earn funds for tuition and expenses during the pandemic as employment options dried up.</p>

<p>Canada's Finance Minister&nbsp;Bill Morneau also&nbsp;resigned in August after&nbsp;friction with Trudeau&nbsp;after coming under fire for his ties to a&nbsp;charity&nbsp;tapped to run a student grant program.</p>


We Charity, which is at the centre of a political firestorm in Canada due to scandal involving the country's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said on Thursday that it will no longer operate in the country.

We Charity, which is at the centre of a political firestorm in Canada due to scandal involving the country's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said on Thursday that it will no longer operate in the country. Craig and Marc Kielburger, the charity's co-founders, will also leave the organisation. The charity is a key player in a scandal involving Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family due to which he had to face his third ethics probe as a result of conflict of interest. Also read: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program Trudeau had apologised in July for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances. "I made a mistake not recusing myself immediately from the discussions, given our family's history. And I'm sincerely sorry," Trudeau told a news conference. Also read: Canada's Trudeau admits 'mistake'; apologises over controversial charity contract His apology came amid opposition demands for an investigation into a USD $662 million contract awarded by the government to development and youth advocacy organization WE Charity. The NGO also admitted paying nearly CAN $300,000 to Trudeau's mother, brother and wife for speaking engagements. Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, have regularly participated in WE Charity events. In picture: Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appear at a WE Day UN event The Canada Student Service Grant was awarded to the WE Charity to set up a programme that would pay students to earn funds for tuition and expenses during the pandemic as employment options dried up. Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau also resigned in August after friction with Trudeau after coming under fire for his ties to a charity tapped to run a student grant program.

WE Charity closes Canada operations after scandal linked to Trudeau family

<p>Canadian conservatives will reveal Sunday their pick for a new leader and main contender to challenge liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in possible snap elections.</p>

<p>Four candidates vied to replace outgoing Andrew Scheer, including two former ministers, the first Seventh-day Adventist ever to be elected to parliament, and an outsider seeking to become the first black woman to lead a major federal political party in Canada.</p>

<p>Frontrunner Peter MacKay, 54, was looking to mark his triumphant return to politics following a five-year hiatus.</p>

<p>After leading Canada's foreign, defense and justice departments in the last Tory administration from 2006 to 2015, he ducked the limelight.</p>

<p>He has faced a strong challenge for the party leadership from former air-force navigator and former veterans affairs minister Erin O'Toole, 47, who ran twice previously for the job.</p>

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<p>Both have touted a need for the party to broaden its appeal to progressive voters, with a focus on jobs and the economy, but also to pitch a clear climate plan, which has been lacking from the Tories.</p>

<p>"I will be Canada's jobs prime minister," MacKay told public broadcaster CBC, promising "a real environmental plan."</p>

<p>He also pledged if he becomes prime minister to ban China's Huawei from Canada's 5G networks, and a tax overhaul.</p>

<p><strong>Toppling Trudeau</strong><br />
The coronavirus pandemic made campaigning for the Tory leadership a challenge, preventing the usual gladhanding and engaging with stakeholders.</p>

<p>Balloting by mail replaced the spectacle of a leadership convention with balloons and streamers, and Canadians have shown little interest as they contended with the virus.</p>

<p>Forcing snap elections to challenge the Liberals would be an equally hard sell in the midst of the worst economic crisis since World War II.</p>

<p>The next opportunity will be at the end of September when Trudeau seeks parliament's support for massive new social and environmental spending to steer Canada out of its economic slump.</p>

<p>The Tories, however, would need the backing of at least two other parties to topple the minority government.</p>

<p>Married to an Iranian-born former beauty queen, with whom he has three children, MacKay was first elected to Parliament in 1997 representing his father's old Nova Scotia electoral district.</p>

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<p>As leader of the Progressive Conservatives, he made a deal with Stephen Harper and his Canadian Alliance to merge the two parties and unite the right.</p>

<p>But its loss to Trudeau in 2015 underscored a need to expand its base in rural and western Canada.</p>

<p>"We need more urban and suburban Canadians to see that their values of liberty, family and equality have always been at the core of the Conservative Party," O'Toole said.</p>

<p><strong>Dark horse</strong><br />
Pundits suggested Leslyn Lewis as leader could reinvigorate the party.</p>

<p>The Jamaican-born lawyer does not speak French, does not have a seat in parliament, and is not well known, having only once ran for public office.</p>

<p>In the 2015 election, she was parachuted in to replace an appliance repairman bounced from the Tory slate mid-campaign after he was caught on an investigative television show urinating into a homeowner's coffee mug while on a service call.</p>

<p>Lewis scored relatively well in that ballot, but lost to the Liberal candidate.</p>

<p>She represents a resurging social conservative wing of the party, having voiced opposition to gay marriage and abortion, and saying she would seek to restrict access to recreational cannabis, which was legalized by the Trudeau administration in 2018.</p>

<p>She also reportedly believes climate change is overblown.</p>

<p>Social conservatism, also espoused by Adventist candidate Derek Sloan, is a tough sell to Canadians, with two-thirds of voters having supported progressive parties in the last ballot.</p>

<p>Sloan, 35, has courted controversy, suggesting that homosexuality is a choice, while opposing mask-wearing and mandatory vaccinations.</p>

<p>"Many Canadians don't share and are even afraid of social conservative views," commented Carleton University professor Jonathan Malloy.&nbsp;</p>


Canadian conservatives will reveal Sunday their pick for a new leader and main contender to challenge liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in possible snap elections.

Canadian conservatives will reveal Sunday their pick for a new leader and main contender to challenge liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in possible snap elections. Four candidates vied to replace outgoing Andrew Scheer, including two former ministers, the first Seventh-day Adventist ever to be elected to parliament, and an outsider seeking to become the first black woman to lead a major federal political party in Canada. Frontrunner Peter MacKay, 54, was looking to mark his triumphant return to politics following a five-year hiatus. After leading Canada's foreign, defense and justice departments in the last Tory administration from 2006 to 2015, he ducked the limelight. He has faced a strong challenge for the party leadership from former air-force navigator and former veterans affairs minister Erin O'Toole, 47, who ran twice previously for the job. Also watch| Canada's economic growth to outpace US: Recovery twice as fast as in US Both have touted a need for the party to broaden its appeal to progressive voters, with a focus on jobs and the economy, but also to pitch a clear climate plan, which has been lacking from the Tories. "I will be Canada's jobs prime minister," MacKay told public broadcaster CBC, promising "a real environmental plan." He also pledged if he becomes prime minister to ban China's Huawei from Canada's 5G networks, and a tax overhaul. Toppling Trudeau The coronavirus pandemic made campaigning for the Tory leadership a challenge, preventing the usual gladhanding and engaging with stakeholders. Balloting by mail replaced the spectacle of a leadership convention with balloons and streamers, and Canadians have shown little interest as they contended with the virus. Forcing snap elections to challenge the Liberals would be an equally hard sell in the midst of the worst economic crisis since World War II. The next opportunity will be at the end of September when Trudeau seeks parliament's support for massive new social and environmental spending to steer Canada out of its economic slump. The Tories, however, would need the backing of at least two other parties to topple the minority government. Married to an Iranian-born former beauty queen, with whom he has three children, MacKay was first elected to Parliament in 1997 representing his father's old Nova Scotia electoral district. Also read| Trudeau names Chrystia Freeland as Canada's first female finance minister As leader of the Progressive Conservatives, he made a deal with Stephen Harper and his Canadian Alliance to merge the two parties and unite the right. But its loss to Trudeau in 2015 underscored a need to expand its base in rural and western Canada. "We need more urban and suburban Canadians to see that their values of liberty, family and equality have always been at the core of the Conservative Party," O'Toole said. Dark horse Pundits suggested Leslyn Lewis as leader could reinvigorate the party. The Jamaican-born lawyer does not speak French, does not have a seat in parliament, and is not well known, having only once ran for public office. In the 2015 election, she was parachuted in to replace an appliance repairman bounced from the Tory slate mid-campaign after he was caught on an investigative television show urinating into a homeowner's coffee mug while on a service call. Lewis scored relatively well in that ballot, but lost to the Liberal candidate. She represents a resurging social conservative wing of the party, having voiced opposition to gay marriage and abortion, and saying she would seek to restrict access to recreational cannabis, which was legalized by the Trudeau administration in 2018. She also reportedly believes climate change is overblown. Social conservatism, also espoused by Adventist candidate Derek Sloan, is a tough sell to Canadians, with two-thirds of voters having supported progressive parties in the last ballot. Sloan, 35, has courted controversy, suggesting that homosexuality is a choice, while opposing mask-wearing and mandatory vaccinations. "Many Canadians don't share and are even afraid of social conservative views," commented Carleton University professor Jonathan Malloy.

Canada conservatives electing new leader to take on Trudeau

<p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped Chrystia Freeland to be Canada's first female finance minister on Tuesday as an ethics scandal that clipped her predecessor's wings reverberates through the government.</p>

<p>Freeland, 52, a former journalist and foreign minister, replaced&nbsp;Bill Morneau who resigned on Monday amid friction with Trudeau.</p>

<p>Freeland, who is considered Trudeau's most likely successor as Liberal Party leader, spearheaded negotiations of the United States-Mexico-Canada&nbsp;(USMCA) trade pact in 2017 and 2018 as&nbsp;Canada's foreign minister.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-finance-minister-resigns-amid-controversies-and-scandals-321370" hreflang="en">Canadian Finance Minister resigns amid controversies and scandals</a></strong></p>

<p>She will be tasked with reviving an economy crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the budget deficit this fiscal year forecast to hit $253.4 billion. That would be the largest shortfall since World War Two.</p>

<p>"We need a long term plan for recovery, a plan that addresses head-on the fundamental gaps that this pandemic has unmasked," Trudeau told a news conference.</p>

<p>Canada&nbsp;should embrace "bold new solutions", he said, citing the need to do a better job of protecting the vulnerable and greening an economy that relies heavily on fossil fuel exports.</p>

<p>Parliament has been suspended until September 23, when Trudeau is due to formally outline his plan. It will be subject to a confidence vote and if the minority Liberal administration loses,&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;will head into an election.</p>

<p>Freeland has written about the need to address growing inequality, in part by making the rich pay more. Trudeau, though, insisted taxes would not be going up, saying this was the last thing Canadians needed.</p>

<p>Freeland's appointment comes after a tumultuous week for the government that ended in Morneau's departure.&nbsp;Morneau and Trudeau had clashed over pandemic spending, including on green initiatives the prime minister views as key for the economy.</p>

<p>Freeland had previously been minister for international trade. That experience and her relationships with provincial premiers make her a good choice for finance minister, economists said.</p>

<p>After the Liberals won an election last year, Freeland was named deputy prime minister, a position she will keep.</p>

<p>"The restart of our economy needs to be green. It also needs to be equitable and inclusive," she told reporters, declining to give more details of her policies.</p>


Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped Chrystia Freeland to be Canada's first female finance minister on Tuesday as an ethics scandal that clipped her predecessor's wings reverberates through the government.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped Chrystia Freeland to be Canada's first female finance minister on Tuesday as an ethics scandal that clipped her predecessor's wings reverberates through the government. Freeland, 52, a former journalist and foreign minister, replaced Bill Morneau who resigned on Monday amid friction with Trudeau. Freeland, who is considered Trudeau's most likely successor as Liberal Party leader, spearheaded negotiations of the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact in 2017 and 2018 as Canada's foreign minister. Also read: Canadian Finance Minister resigns amid controversies and scandals She will be tasked with reviving an economy crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the budget deficit this fiscal year forecast to hit $253.4 billion. That would be the largest shortfall since World War Two. "We need a long term plan for recovery, a plan that addresses head-on the fundamental gaps that this pandemic has unmasked," Trudeau told a news conference. Canada should embrace "bold new solutions", he said, citing the need to do a better job of protecting the vulnerable and greening an economy that relies heavily on fossil fuel exports. Parliament has been suspended until September 23, when Trudeau is due to formally outline his plan. It will be subject to a confidence vote and if the minority Liberal administration loses, Canada will head into an election. Freeland has written about the need to address growing inequality, in part by making the rich pay more. Trudeau, though, insisted taxes would not be going up, saying this was the last thing Canadians needed. Freeland's appointment comes after a tumultuous week for the government that ended in Morneau's departure. Morneau and Trudeau had clashed over pandemic spending, including on green initiatives the prime minister views as key for the economy. Freeland had previously been minister for international trade. That experience and her relationships with provincial premiers make her a good choice for finance minister, economists said. After the Liberals won an election last year, Freeland was named deputy prime minister, a position she will keep. "The restart of our economy needs to be green. It also needs to be equitable and inclusive," she told reporters, declining to give more details of her policies.

Trudeau names Chrystia Freeland as Canada's first female finance minister

<p>Canada's Finance Minister&nbsp;Bill Morneau has resigned amid controversies of charity scandal and fallout with the Canadian Prime Minister.</p>

<p>"This morning I went to the prime minister and I tendered my resignation," Morneau announced on Monday morning.</p>

<p>He claims the reason behind this decision is that he does not plan to run for the parliament again and would prefer if the PM Justin Trudeau finds someone for long term.&nbsp;"It`s appropriate that the prime minister find someone with a longer term approach for the role, since I`m not running for office," he said.</p>

<p>However, his reason is being seen as a cover-up for the real issues. Morneau, the 57-year-old minister, had been on this job since 2015. However, recently there had been rumours about his falling out with Trudeau, after which the PM had expressed confidence in his finance minister.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-refuses-to-release-emails-over-huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhous-arrest-321356"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Canada refuses to release emails over Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's arrest</strong></a></p>

<p>Morneau, who claims to aim to become&nbsp;the next secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) rather than the Finance Minister, was also surrounded by controversies of a charity scandal after he&nbsp;disclosed he had forgotten to repay travel expenses covered for him by a charity at the heart of an ethics probe. This upset several cabinet members and led to an investigation on Morneau and the PM from the Ethics body of the charity.</p>

<p>His decision to step down, when the country is facing economic challenges in a pandemic, has not been appreciated by the opposition.&nbsp;"I doubt you`ll be seeing other finance ministers around the world step down at this time of elevated economic and fiscal uncertainty," David Rosenberg, chief economist at Rosenberg Research and Associates. "It`s like a boxer being forced to take his gloves off in the fifth round."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-9000-canadian-government-accounts-hacked-320943"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Over 9,000 Canadian government accounts hacked</strong></a></p>

<p>The opposition has labelled this step-down as a proof of the government facing an inner chaos.</p>

<p>Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer took to Twitter to condemn this resignation. Calling it a 'scapegoat' move, he claimed that the&nbsp;"government is so consumed by scandal that Trudeau has amputated his right hand to try and save himself."</p>

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<p>"We had a little bit of a sell-the-rumour type weakness in the lead up to the resignation," said Ray Attrill, head of forex strategy at National Australia Bank in Sydney. "There doesn’t seem to be any suggestion at this stage that this any broader implications for the Canadian government."</p>

<p>Justin Trudeau, however, thanked the minister and his friend for his service over the past five years and assured that he will be lending his full support to Morneau in his bid to head the OECD.</p>

<p>Possible replacements for the key post include Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and President of Canada`s Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos.</p>

<p>While the resignation became a point of debate among the two political parties,&nbsp;the Canadian dollar showed little reaction to the news.</p>


Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau has resigned amid controversies of charity scandal and fallout with the Canadian Prime Minister. "This morning I went to the prime minister and I tendered my resignation," Morneau announced on Monday morning.

Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau has resigned amid controversies of charity scandal and fallout with the Canadian Prime Minister. "This morning I went to the prime minister and I tendered my resignation," Morneau announced on Monday morning. He claims the reason behind this decision is that he does not plan to run for the parliament again and would prefer if the PM Justin Trudeau finds someone for long term. "It`s appropriate that the prime minister find someone with a longer term approach for the role, since I`m not running for office," he said. However, his reason is being seen as a cover-up for the real issues. Morneau, the 57-year-old minister, had been on this job since 2015. However, recently there had been rumours about his falling out with Trudeau, after which the PM had expressed confidence in his finance minister. Also read: Canada refuses to release emails over Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's arrest Morneau, who claims to aim to become the next secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) rather than the Finance Minister, was also surrounded by controversies of a charity scandal after he disclosed he had forgotten to repay travel expenses covered for him by a charity at the heart of an ethics probe. This upset several cabinet members and led to an investigation on Morneau and the PM from the Ethics body of the charity. His decision to step down, when the country is facing economic challenges in a pandemic, has not been appreciated by the opposition. "I doubt you`ll be seeing other finance ministers around the world step down at this time of elevated economic and fiscal uncertainty," David Rosenberg, chief economist at Rosenberg Research and Associates. "It`s like a boxer being forced to take his gloves off in the fifth round." Also read: Over 9,000 Canadian government accounts hacked The opposition has labelled this step-down as a proof of the government facing an inner chaos. Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer took to Twitter to condemn this resignation. Calling it a 'scapegoat' move, he claimed that the "government is so consumed by scandal that Trudeau has amputated his right hand to try and save himself." Bill Morneau’s “resignation” is further proof of a government in chaos. At a time when Canadians are worried about their health and their finances , Justin Trudeau’s government is so consumed by scandal that Trudeau has amputated his right hand to try and save himself. 1/3 — Andrew Scheer (@AndrewScheer) August 18, 2020 × "We had a little bit of a sell-the-rumour type weakness in the lead up to the resignation," said Ray Attrill, head of forex strategy at National Australia Bank in Sydney. "There doesn’t seem to be any suggestion at this stage that this any broader implications for the Canadian government." Justin Trudeau, however, thanked the minister and his friend for his service over the past five years and assured that he will be lending his full support to Morneau in his bid to head the OECD. Possible replacements for the key post include Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and President of Canada`s Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos. While the resignation became a point of debate among the two political parties, the Canadian dollar showed little reaction to the news.

Canadian Finance Minister resigns amid controversies and scandals

<p>Thousands of user accounts for online government services in Canada were recently hacked during cyber attacks, authorities said Saturday.</p>

<p>The attacks targeted the GCKey service, used by some 30 federal departments and Canada Revenue Agency accounts, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat explained in a press release.</p>

<p>The passwords and usernames of 9,041 GCKey account holders "were acquired fraudulently and used to try and access government services," the authorities said.</p>

<p>All affected accounts have been cancelled.</p>

<p>About 5,500 Canada Revenue Agency accounts were targeted in this and another attack, the authorities said, adding that access to these accounts has been suspended to protect taxpayer information.</p>

<p>An investigation was launched by the government and the federal police to determine whether there were any breaches of privacy and whether information was obtained from these accounts, the authorities said.</p>

<p>According to the CBC, a number of Canadians have reported since the beginning of August that their banking information associated with their Canada Revenue Agency accounts has been altered.</p>

<p>Payments related to the Canadian Emergency Benefit, a financial assistance package put in place by the government in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, have also been issued in their names without their request.</p>


Thousands of user accounts for online government services in Canada were recently hacked during cyber attacks, authorities said Saturday. The attacks targeted the GCKey service, used by some 30 federal departments and Canada Revenue Agency accounts, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat explained in a press release.

Thousands of user accounts for online government services in Canada were recently hacked during cyber attacks, authorities said Saturday. The attacks targeted the GCKey service, used by some 30 federal departments and Canada Revenue Agency accounts, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat explained in a press release. The passwords and usernames of 9,041 GCKey account holders "were acquired fraudulently and used to try and access government services," the authorities said. All affected accounts have been cancelled. About 5,500 Canada Revenue Agency accounts were targeted in this and another attack, the authorities said, adding that access to these accounts has been suspended to protect taxpayer information. An investigation was launched by the government and the federal police to determine whether there were any breaches of privacy and whether information was obtained from these accounts, the authorities said. According to the CBC, a number of Canadians have reported since the beginning of August that their banking information associated with their Canada Revenue Agency accounts has been altered. Payments related to the Canadian Emergency Benefit, a financial assistance package put in place by the government in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, have also been issued in their names without their request.

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<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to have his life story turned into a comic book. TidalWave Productions has added the "media sensation" to its "Political Power" graphic novel series.</p>

<p>Trudeau, born in Ottawa on December&nbsp;25, 1971, was sworn in as Canada's prime minister in 2015.</p>

<p>The 24-page comic book, set to be released on September 16, takes a look at the global media frenzy surrounding Trudeau's "camera-ready looks" and "easygoing nature" that erupted after he delivered the eulogy for his father.</p>

<p>The glossy publication that has profiled politicians from around the globe for over 11 years details Trudeau's personal and professional milestones, and his hardships.</p>

<p>From growing up in the spotlight while his father, Pierre Trudeau, was 15th Prime Minister of Canada, to the death of his brother in an avalanche accident, the series also highlights his role as a teacher, before he became Canada's 23rd prime minister.</p>

<p>A special hardcover of the comic book, which the company describes as a "non-partisan profile of the political figure," will also be available.</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to have his life story turned into a comic book. TidalWave Productions has added the "media sensation" to its "Political Power" graphic novel series.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to have his life story turned into a comic book. TidalWave Productions has added the "media sensation" to its "Political Power" graphic novel series. Trudeau, born in Ottawa on December 25, 1971, was sworn in as Canada's prime minister in 2015. The 24-page comic book, set to be released on September 16, takes a look at the global media frenzy surrounding Trudeau's "camera-ready looks" and "easygoing nature" that erupted after he delivered the eulogy for his father. The glossy publication that has profiled politicians from around the globe for over 11 years details Trudeau's personal and professional milestones, and his hardships. From growing up in the spotlight while his father, Pierre Trudeau, was 15th Prime Minister of Canada, to the death of his brother in an avalanche accident, the series also highlights his role as a teacher, before he became Canada's 23rd prime minister. A special hardcover of the comic book, which the company describes as a "non-partisan profile of the political figure," will also be available.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau’s life story to be turned into comic book

<p>A Chinese stat-run company is planning to buy a&nbsp;gold mine in the&nbsp;Canadian Arctic. The plans of a state-run company acquiring the area has&nbsp;sparked concerns for the Canadian government.</p>

<p>Shandong Gold Mining Co.'s plans on&nbsp;buying the gold mines from a Canadian company as&nbsp;experts believe it&nbsp;shows how China is expanding its presence in strategically important region.</p>

<p>The Canadian opposition party has raised concerns and has urged the Trudeau government&nbsp;to take steps as it holds a&nbsp;cabinet meeting over this deal.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-backs-us-rejects-beijings-south-china-sea-claims-315887"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Australia backs US, rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims</strong></a></p>

<p>The opposition has urged the Prime Minister to block the deal and discourage China from acquiring any more assets in the Arcitc after the US warned that China could be aiming to assert its importance in sensitive and important regions such as Arctic, similar to the South China Sea dispute.</p>

<p>“This purchase should not go forward,” said Richard Fadden, who was national security adviser to both PM Trudeau and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “They are clearly adversaries, and I think we have to take that into account every time they seek to buy something.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-china-steal-organs-of-falun-gong-practitioners-315513"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Did China steal organs of Falun Gong practitioners?</strong></a></p>

<p>The Canadian company&nbsp;TMAC Resources Inc. has approved the deal and the only step remaining is a green signal from the Canadian government. In Canada, all assets being sold to foreign state-owned company has to be approved by the government, and the cabinet holds the power to block the deal if it poses a threat to the national security — a term undefined by the Canadian government.</p>

<p>“We are a commercially focused company that is well known to the Canadian mining industry,” said Jack Yue, director of corporate development and global investment. “The Canadian government will decide whether to approve this acquisition, but we see it as a straightforward gold-mining transaction.”</p>

<p>While the experts and Canadian opposition are looking at Trudeau's administration for a final decision now, his office has not issued a statement on this matter yet.</p>


A Chinese stat-run company is planning to buy a gold mine in the Canadian Arctic. The plans of a state-run company acquiring the area has sparked concerns for the Canadian government.

A Chinese stat-run company is planning to buy a gold mine in the Canadian Arctic. The plans of a state-run company acquiring the area has sparked concerns for the Canadian government. Shandong Gold Mining Co.'s plans on buying the gold mines from a Canadian company as experts believe it shows how China is expanding its presence in strategically important region. The Canadian opposition party has raised concerns and has urged the Trudeau government to take steps as it holds a cabinet meeting over this deal. Also read: Australia backs US, rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims The opposition has urged the Prime Minister to block the deal and discourage China from acquiring any more assets in the Arcitc after the US warned that China could be aiming to assert its importance in sensitive and important regions such as Arctic, similar to the South China Sea dispute. “This purchase should not go forward,” said Richard Fadden, who was national security adviser to both PM Trudeau and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “They are clearly adversaries, and I think we have to take that into account every time they seek to buy something.” Also read: Did China steal organs of Falun Gong practitioners? The Canadian company TMAC Resources Inc. has approved the deal and the only step remaining is a green signal from the Canadian government. In Canada, all assets being sold to foreign state-owned company has to be approved by the government, and the cabinet holds the power to block the deal if it poses a threat to the national security — a term undefined by the Canadian government. “We are a commercially focused company that is well known to the Canadian mining industry,” said Jack Yue, director of corporate development and global investment. “The Canadian government will decide whether to approve this acquisition, but we see it as a straightforward gold-mining transaction.” While the experts and Canadian opposition are looking at Trudeau's administration for a final decision now, his office has not issued a statement on this matter yet.

China plans to buy gold mine in Arctic; Trudeau government to decide deal

<p>Eight world leaders have called on the international community to ensure equitable access to the coronavirus vaccine when it is developed.</p>

<p>These leaders include Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Moon Jae-in, president of the Republic of Korea, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, Pedro Sánchez Perez-Castejón, prime minister of Spain, Stefan Lofven, prime minister of Sweden, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and Elyes Fakhfakh and&nbsp;prime minister of the Republic of Tunisia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-safe-clinical-trials-to-be-completed-end-july-russian-defence-ministry-313481" hreflang="en">Coronavirus vaccine 'safe', clinical trials to be completed end July: Russian defence ministry</a></strong></p>

<p>The world leaders wrote&nbsp;in a Washington Post opinion piece ''While global cooperation in terms of resources, expertise and experiences is paramount for developing a vaccine, manufacturing and distributing it while leaving no one behind will truly put global cooperation to the test."</p>

<p>"Therefore, we must urgently ensure that vaccines will be distributed according to a set of transparent, equitable and scientifically sound principles. Where you live should not determine whether you live, and global solidarity is central to saving lives and protecting the economy."</p>

<p>Trudeau also tweeted about it on his official Twitter account.</p>

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<p>Nations are racing to obtain a supply of the COVID-19 vaccine while international organizations are scrambling to secure equitable access for all countries as global demand for a successful vaccine is expected to skyrocket.</p>


Eight world leaders have called on the international community to ensure equitable access to the coronavirus vaccine when it is developed. These leaders include Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Moon Jae-in, president of the Republic of Korea, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, Pedro Sánchez Perez-Castejón, prime minister of Spain, Stefan Lofven, prime minister of Sweden, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and Elyes Fakhfakh and prime minister of the Republic of Tunisia.

Eight world leaders have called on the international community to ensure equitable access to the coronavirus vaccine when it is developed. These leaders include Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Moon Jae-in, president of the Republic of Korea, Jacinda Ardern, prime minister of New Zealand, Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, Pedro Sánchez Perez-Castejón, prime minister of Spain, Stefan Lofven, prime minister of Sweden, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and Elyes Fakhfakh and prime minister of the Republic of Tunisia. Also read: Coronavirus vaccine 'safe', clinical trials to be completed end July: Russian defence ministry The world leaders wrote in a Washington Post opinion piece ''While global cooperation in terms of resources, expertise and experiences is paramount for developing a vaccine, manufacturing and distributing it while leaving no one behind will truly put global cooperation to the test." "Therefore, we must urgently ensure that vaccines will be distributed according to a set of transparent, equitable and scientifically sound principles. Where you live should not determine whether you live, and global solidarity is central to saving lives and protecting the economy." Trudeau also tweeted about it on his official Twitter account. We - @SahleWorkZewde, @MoonRiver365, @JacindaArdern, @CyrilRamaphosa, @SanchezCastejon, @SwedishPM, @ElyesFakhfakh, and myself - are calling on global leaders to commit to an equitable distribution of an eventual COVID-19 vaccine. Read our op-ed here: https://t.co/3ljeYH4GUR — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 16, 2020 × Vaccines save lives. That’s why we’re working here at home and with partners around the world to find one. And when we do, we must keep working together to make sure that people everywhere have access to it - because where you live should not determine whether you live. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 16, 2020 × Nations are racing to obtain a supply of the COVID-19 vaccine while international organizations are scrambling to secure equitable access for all countries as global demand for a successful vaccine is expected to skyrocket.

8 world leaders demand equal global access to coronavirus vaccine

<p>Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Monday for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances.</p>

<p>"I made a mistake not recusing myself immediately from the discussions, given our family's history. And I'm sincerely sorry," Trudeau told a news conference.</p>

<p><strong>Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-trudeau-under-political-firestorm-as-parliamentary-rivals-seize-on-charity-controversy-312544">Canada: Trudeau under political firestorm as parliamentary rivals seize on charity controversy</a></strong></p>

<p>His apology came amid opposition demands for an investigation into a USD $662 million&nbsp;contract awarded by the government to development and youth advocacy organization WE Charity.</p>

<p>The NGO has admitted paying nearly CAN $300,000 to Trudeau's mother, brother and wife for speaking engagements.</p>

<p>Trudeau himself admitted to taking part in negotiations with the charity over the contract.</p>

<p><strong>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></strong></p>

<p>He said he knew his mother Margaret worked for WE as an advocate on mental health issues but didn't know the "details."</p>

<p>"I didn't know the details of how much she was getting paid by various organizations, but I should have and I deeply regret that," he said.</p>

<p>The Canadian prime minister is facing a third investigation for conflict of interest in a little over three years.</p>

<p>It is the second time in less than a year that the prime minister has apologized publicly for his actions.</p>

<p>“I was very aware that members of my family had worked with and contributed to the WE organization, but I was unaware of the details of their remuneration,” he said.</p>

<p>Trudeau publically apologised for the first time in September last year after decades-old images of&nbsp;him in blackface&nbsp;emerged.</p>


Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Monday for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Monday for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances. "I made a mistake not recusing myself immediately from the discussions, given our family's history. And I'm sincerely sorry," Trudeau told a news conference. Also read| Canada: Trudeau under political firestorm as parliamentary rivals seize on charity controversy His apology came amid opposition demands for an investigation into a USD $662 million contract awarded by the government to development and youth advocacy organization WE Charity. The NGO has admitted paying nearly CAN $300,000 to Trudeau's mother, brother and wife for speaking engagements. Trudeau himself admitted to taking part in negotiations with the charity over the contract. Also read: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program He said he knew his mother Margaret worked for WE as an advocate on mental health issues but didn't know the "details." "I didn't know the details of how much she was getting paid by various organizations, but I should have and I deeply regret that," he said. The Canadian prime minister is facing a third investigation for conflict of interest in a little over three years. It is the second time in less than a year that the prime minister has apologized publicly for his actions. “I was very aware that members of my family had worked with and contributed to the WE organization, but I was unaware of the details of their remuneration,” he said. Trudeau publically apologised for the first time in September last year after decades-old images of him in blackface emerged.

Canada's Trudeau admits 'mistake'; apologises over controversial charity contract

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came under pressure on Friday from opposition parties he depends on for support in parliament amid heightening controversy over his family's ties to a charity at the heart of his conflict-of-interest probe.</p>

<p>For the third time in as many years, Canadian Prime Minister Justin&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;on Friday found himself at the center of a political firestorm this time over the awarding of a lucrative government contract to a charity that also paid hefty sums to his family members.</p>

<p><strong>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></strong></p>

<p>Canada's Conservative opposition has demanded a police investigation to uncover whether fraud was committed in the granting of the nearly billion-dollar contract to WE Charity.</p>

<p>The organization has admitted paying nearly CAN $300,000&nbsp;to&nbsp;Trudeau's mother, brother and wife for speaking engagements.</p>

<p>And&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;himself admitted to taking part in negotiations with the charity over the contract.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-handled-the-coronavirus-outbreak-better-than-us-trudeau-311893">Canada handled the coronavirus outbreak better than US: Trudeau</a></strong></p>

<p>The charity backed out about a week after the contract was announced. Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, have regularly participated in WE Charity events, and Gregoire Trudeau hosts a podcast on the charity's website for which she is not paid.</p>

<p>But Trudeau's rivals went into attack mode on Thursday when WE Charity disclosed it paid honoraria to Trudeau's mother, Margaret, amounting to C$250,000 ($184,000) for speaking at some 28 events, while his brother, Alexandre, received about C$32,000 ($23,540). The payments were handed out between 2016-2020, during Trudeau's first mandate.</p>

<p>The Bloc Quebecois said he should temporarily yield his post to his deputy, Chrystia Freeland, until the investigation is over. The left-leaning New Democrats said the situation was "more than disturbing".</p>

<p>The Liberal leader lost his majority in parliament in October and depends on opposition parties for support, but none has said it wants to topple the government, and it would take a concerted effort by all of them to do so.</p>

<p>"For a few months, I think the prime minister must step aside and leave ... the responsibilities to the deputy prime minister," Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet said in an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corp (CBC).</p>

<p>"This is a pattern of behavior with Trudeau," New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh said in a statement. "Canadians deserve to know the truth and need to know this won't happen again."</p>

<p>There was no immediate comment from Trudeau's office on Friday, but he has said he never accepted any payment from the charity.</p>

<p>The ethics commissioner has already released two reports concluding that&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;violated the Conflict of Interest Act: in 2017, for taking a vacation on the Aga Khan's private island, and last year for trying to influence legal proceedings in the SNC-Lavalin case, in which a subsidiary of the engineering company was accused of paying bribes to secure contracts in Libya.</p>

<p>Trudeau has proven to be resilient in the past, including after decades-old blackface images surfaced during last year's re-election campaign. Furthermore, the prime minister's approval rating doubled to about 70% on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Ekos Research polling.</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came under pressure on Friday from opposition parties he depends on for support in parliament amid heightening controversy over his family's ties to a charity at the heart of his conflict-of-interest probe.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came under pressure on Friday from opposition parties he depends on for support in parliament amid heightening controversy over his family's ties to a charity at the heart of his conflict-of-interest probe. For the third time in as many years, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday found himself at the center of a political firestorm this time over the awarding of a lucrative government contract to a charity that also paid hefty sums to his family members. Also read: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program Canada's Conservative opposition has demanded a police investigation to uncover whether fraud was committed in the granting of the nearly billion-dollar contract to WE Charity. The organization has admitted paying nearly CAN $300,000 to Trudeau's mother, brother and wife for speaking engagements. And Trudeau himself admitted to taking part in negotiations with the charity over the contract. Also read| Canada handled the coronavirus outbreak better than US: Trudeau The charity backed out about a week after the contract was announced. Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, have regularly participated in WE Charity events, and Gregoire Trudeau hosts a podcast on the charity's website for which she is not paid. But Trudeau's rivals went into attack mode on Thursday when WE Charity disclosed it paid honoraria to Trudeau's mother, Margaret, amounting to C$250,000 ($184,000) for speaking at some 28 events, while his brother, Alexandre, received about C$32,000 ($23,540). The payments were handed out between 2016-2020, during Trudeau's first mandate. The Bloc Quebecois said he should temporarily yield his post to his deputy, Chrystia Freeland, until the investigation is over. The left-leaning New Democrats said the situation was "more than disturbing". The Liberal leader lost his majority in parliament in October and depends on opposition parties for support, but none has said it wants to topple the government, and it would take a concerted effort by all of them to do so. "For a few months, I think the prime minister must step aside and leave ... the responsibilities to the deputy prime minister," Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet said in an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corp (CBC). "This is a pattern of behavior with Trudeau," New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh said in a statement. "Canadians deserve to know the truth and need to know this won't happen again." There was no immediate comment from Trudeau's office on Friday, but he has said he never accepted any payment from the charity. The ethics commissioner has already released two reports concluding that Trudeau violated the Conflict of Interest Act: in 2017, for taking a vacation on the Aga Khan's private island, and last year for trying to influence legal proceedings in the SNC-Lavalin case, in which a subsidiary of the engineering company was accused of paying bribes to secure contracts in Libya. Trudeau has proven to be resilient in the past, including after decades-old blackface images surfaced during last year's re-election campaign. Furthermore, the prime minister's approval rating doubled to about 70% on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Ekos Research polling.

Canada: Trudeau under political firestorm as parliamentary rivals seize on charity controversy

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;has snubbed the NAFTA&nbsp;meeting invite from Washington this week to celebrate a new North American trade pact with his US and Mexican counterparts Donald Trump and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, his office Monday.</p>

<p>"Despite recent discussions about Canada's possible participation, the Prime Minister will be in Ottawa this week to hold scheduled cabinet meetings and take part in a long-planned&nbsp;meeting of parliament," his office said.</p>

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<p>The Mexican president had earlier said on Twitter that&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;would not be attending the event on Wednesday, but said that he had agreed to visit Mexico "as soon as possible."</p>

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<p>The trip to Washington will be Lopez Obrador's first official overseas visit, and he will meet Trump on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday,&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;hinted that he was in two minds about the visit in part because of concerns about the US reimposing tariffs on Canadian aluminum.</p>

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<p>Another cause for concern for the Canadian leader was "the health situation and the coronavirus" which is still sweeping through all three countries, with the US the worst-hit country in the world with 2.8 million cases diagnosed by Monday, and more than 130,000 deaths.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new trade pact, known as the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, came into effect last Wednesday, when the borders between the three countries were partially closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>It replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, which came into effect in 1994.</p>

<p>In June 2018, while the trade pact was being renegotiated, Trump slapped punitive tariffs on Canadian aluminum, stunning the US's historic ally.</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has snubbed the NAFTA meeting invite from Washington this week to celebrate a new North American trade pact with his US and Mexican counterparts Donald Trump and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, his office Monday.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has snubbed the NAFTA meeting invite from Washington this week to celebrate a new North American trade pact with his US and Mexican counterparts Donald Trump and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, his office Monday. "Despite recent discussions about Canada's possible participation, the Prime Minister will be in Ottawa this week to hold scheduled cabinet meetings and take part in a long-planned meeting of parliament," his office said. Also read| Hong Kong row: Now, China issues travel warning against Canada The Mexican president had earlier said on Twitter that Trudeau would not be attending the event on Wednesday, but said that he had agreed to visit Mexico "as soon as possible." Conversamos con Justin Trudeau, primer ministro de Canadá. Coincidimos en la importancia del T-MEC. No podrá acompañarnos en Washington, pero aceptó visitar México tan pronto sea posible. Tenemos muy buena relación. pic.twitter.com/yRsSM3VsnE — Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) July 6, 2020 × The trip to Washington will be Lopez Obrador's first official overseas visit, and he will meet Trump on Wednesday. On Friday, Trudeau hinted that he was in two minds about the visit in part because of concerns about the US reimposing tariffs on Canadian aluminum. Also read| Donald Trump to sign trade accord with Mexico, Canada next week Another cause for concern for the Canadian leader was "the health situation and the coronavirus" which is still sweeping through all three countries, with the US the worst-hit country in the world with 2.8 million cases diagnosed by Monday, and more than 130,000 deaths. The new trade pact, known as the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, came into effect last Wednesday, when the borders between the three countries were partially closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. It replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, which came into effect in 1994. In June 2018, while the trade pact was being renegotiated, Trump slapped punitive tariffs on Canadian aluminum, stunning the US's historic ally.

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declines Trump's meeting invitation

Senior officials in Hong Kong said on Saturday they were "very disappointed" at Canada's decision to suspend its extradition treaty with the Chinese-ruled city and again slammed Washington for "interfering" in its affairs.

Canada suspends its extradition treaty with Hong Kong

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing his third conflict of interest probe&nbsp;over his government's decision to award a contract worth more than C$900 million (S$926&nbsp;million) to an organisation that he and his family have ties to.</p>

<p>Canada's ethics commissioner Mario Dion's office said her department&nbsp;will look into whether in picking WE Charity Canada to administer a C$900 million&nbsp;student grant program Trudeau broke rules that prohibit politicians from making, or participating in, decisions that further their personal interests.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-suspends-extradition-with-hong-kong-to-protest-china-security-law-310546" hreflang="en">Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong to protest China security law</a></strong></p>

<p>The Canada Student Service Grant was awarded to the WE Charity to set up a programme that would pay students to earn funds for tuition and expenses during the pandemic as employment options dried up.</p>

<p>The plan was to pay students a one-time grant between C$1,000 and C$5,000 to take part in service activities.</p>

<p>Canada's main opposition Conservative Party had requested the probe.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadas-health-chief-fears-for-peoples-mental-health-as-alcohol-consumption-spikes-304145">Canada's health chief fears for people's mental health as alcohol consumption spikes</a></strong></p>

<p>Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau have regularly participated in WE Charity events, and Gregoire Trudeau hosts a podcast on the charity's website.</p>

<p>WE Charity is no longer managing the grant program, which will provide up to C$5,000 to post-secondary students who do volunteer work. It was introduced because the coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to get summer jobs.</p>

<p>WE Charity said in a statement on its website the program had been "enmeshed with controversy" since it was announced, and for the good of the program it was best to let the government take over management.</p>

<p>The government said the charity would not profit from its involvement. Trudeau said on Monday that WE Charity was the only group in Canada with the "capacity to deliver the ambitious program."</p>

<p>The ethics commissioner will also investigate whether that statement showed that Trudeau had afforded preferential treatment to WE Charity over other national charities.</p>

<p>Trudeau has twice before been sanctioned by the country’s ethics commissioner for breaking conflict of interest rules. The first time was in 2017 for accepting a vacation on the Aga Khan's private island a year earlier, and the second was last year for seeking to influence a corporate legal case.</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing his third conflict of interest probe over his government's decision to award a contract worth more than C$900 million (S$926 million) to an organisation that he and his family have ties to.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing his third conflict of interest probe over his government's decision to award a contract worth more than C$900 million (S$926 million) to an organisation that he and his family have ties to. Canada's ethics commissioner Mario Dion's office said her department will look into whether in picking WE Charity Canada to administer a C$900 million student grant program Trudeau broke rules that prohibit politicians from making, or participating in, decisions that further their personal interests. Also read: Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong to protest China security law The Canada Student Service Grant was awarded to the WE Charity to set up a programme that would pay students to earn funds for tuition and expenses during the pandemic as employment options dried up. The plan was to pay students a one-time grant between C$1,000 and C$5,000 to take part in service activities. Canada's main opposition Conservative Party had requested the probe. Also read: Canada's health chief fears for people's mental health as alcohol consumption spikes Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau have regularly participated in WE Charity events, and Gregoire Trudeau hosts a podcast on the charity's website. WE Charity is no longer managing the grant program, which will provide up to C$5,000 to post-secondary students who do volunteer work. It was introduced because the coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to get summer jobs. WE Charity said in a statement on its website the program had been "enmeshed with controversy" since it was announced, and for the good of the program it was best to let the government take over management. The government said the charity would not profit from its involvement. Trudeau said on Monday that WE Charity was the only group in Canada with the "capacity to deliver the ambitious program." The ethics commissioner will also investigate whether that statement showed that Trudeau had afforded preferential treatment to WE Charity over other national charities. Trudeau has twice before been sanctioned by the country’s ethics commissioner for breaking conflict of interest rules. The first time was in 2017 for accepting a vacation on the Aga Khan's private island a year earlier, and the second was last year for seeking to influence a corporate legal case.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program

<p>The wife of one of the two detained Canadians in China has expressed her disappointment over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's refusal to consider the 'prisoner swap'.</p>

<p>Few days ago, a&nbsp;group of 19 prominent figures, including former cabinet ministers and diplomats, wrote a letter urging Trudeau to halt the extradition proceedings against Meng, with a hope that two detained citizens will finally be let free by China.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-rejects-prisoner-swap-of-top-huawei-executive-meng-wanzhou-308720"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;Trudeau rejects 'prisoner swap' of top Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou</strong></a></p>

<p>However, Trudeau rejected the request and said, “(This) would endanger the millions of Canadians who live and travel overseas every single year. We cannot allow political pressures or random arrests of Canadian citizens to influence the functioning of our justice system."</p>

<p>Now, in an interview with a local media channel,&nbsp;Michael Kovrig's wife,&nbsp;Vina Nadjibulla, has expressed disappointment over the lack of efforts from the Canadian government.</p>

<p>"We can do both," she said. "It isn't a question of, 'We need to do everything we can to release Michael,’ or, 'We protect Canadians in the future.' Both have to be on the table, and the government has a responsibility to do both," she said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/groundless-allegations-china-criticises-canadas-megaphone-diplomacy-over-spy-charges-309115"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;Groundless allegations: China criticises Canada's 'megaphone diplomacy' over spy charges</strong></a></p>

<p>"There is no cost-free solution. We have to pay a price. The question becomes, who pays the highest price, and at the moment Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are paying that price, and I believe Canadians understand that, that is fundamentally unfair and unjust,"&nbsp;Nadjibulla added.</p>

<p>While she is disappointed by Trudeau, she expressed relief that finally after so long there is at least an open debate on this matter, instead of the matter staying behind closed doors.</p>

<p>"Even though I'm disappointed that the PM said no to this particular solution," Nadjibulla said, "I'm glad that we finally have a conversation on what can be done and options that can be explored to resolve Michael's prolonged and painful detention."</p>

<p>Her statement has come a day after China criticized Canadian government for its "irresponsible" statements and&nbsp;asked the Canadian government to put a stop to its "Megaphone Diplomacy".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The wife of one of the two detained Canadians in China has expressed her disappointment over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's refusal to consider the 'prisoner swap'.

The wife of one of the two detained Canadians in China has expressed her disappointment over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's refusal to consider the 'prisoner swap'. Few days ago, a group of 19 prominent figures, including former cabinet ministers and diplomats, wrote a letter urging Trudeau to halt the extradition proceedings against Meng, with a hope that two detained citizens will finally be let free by China. Also read| Trudeau rejects 'prisoner swap' of top Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou However, Trudeau rejected the request and said, “(This) would endanger the millions of Canadians who live and travel overseas every single year. We cannot allow political pressures or random arrests of Canadian citizens to influence the functioning of our justice system." Now, in an interview with a local media channel, Michael Kovrig's wife, Vina Nadjibulla, has expressed disappointment over the lack of efforts from the Canadian government. "We can do both," she said. "It isn't a question of, 'We need to do everything we can to release Michael,’ or, 'We protect Canadians in the future.' Both have to be on the table, and the government has a responsibility to do both," she said. Also read| Groundless allegations: China criticises Canada's 'megaphone diplomacy' over spy charges "There is no cost-free solution. We have to pay a price. The question becomes, who pays the highest price, and at the moment Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are paying that price, and I believe Canadians understand that, that is fundamentally unfair and unjust," Nadjibulla added. While she is disappointed by Trudeau, she expressed relief that finally after so long there is at least an open debate on this matter, instead of the matter staying behind closed doors. "Even though I'm disappointed that the PM said no to this particular solution," Nadjibulla said, "I'm glad that we finally have a conversation on what can be done and options that can be explored to resolve Michael's prolonged and painful detention." Her statement has come a day after China criticized Canadian government for its "irresponsible" statements and asked the Canadian government to put a stop to its "Megaphone Diplomacy". (With inputs from agencies)

We can do both: Canadian detainee's wife disappointed after Trudeau rejects 'prisoner swap'

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected calls to step in to end the extradition trial of a Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Trudeau said doing so would "imperil" Canadians abroad by opening them to potential random detention. Watch report.

Trudeau rejects call to release  Top Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected the "prisoner swap" stating that not only would it set a bad precedent, but would also harm Canada.</p>

<p>Canadian officials detained Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on a US arrest warrant in 2018, and shortly after the news broke Beijing&nbsp;detained two Canadian citizens&nbsp;on security charges, and then&nbsp;last week charged them with suspected spying.</p>

<p>Although, China has been constantly denying any possible link between the arrest of Meng and Beijing's detianing of the Canadian citizens.</p>

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<p>A group of 19 prominent figures, including former cabinet ministers and diplomats, wrote a letter urging Trudeau to halt the extradition proceedings against Meng, with a hope that two detained citizens will finally be let free by China.</p>

<p>However, Trudeau rejected the request and said,&nbsp;“(This) would endanger the millions of Canadians who live and travel overseas every single year. We cannot allow political pressures or random arrests of Canadian citizens to influence the functioning of our justice system."</p>

<p>Trudeau believes halting the extradition proceedings will only make China believe that it can get what it wants by arresting Canadian citizens.</p>

<p>“We deplore what China did ... and will continue to remain steadfast and strong," Trudeau added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, China has also stopped&nbsp;imports of Canadian canola seed and meat products.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected the "prisoner swap" stating that not only would it set a bad precedent, but would also harm Canada. Canadian officials detained Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on a US arrest warrant in 2018, and shortly after the news broke Beijing detained two Canadian citizens on security charges, and then last week charged them with suspected spying.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected the "prisoner swap" stating that not only would it set a bad precedent, but would also harm Canada. Canadian officials detained Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on a US arrest warrant in 2018, and shortly after the news broke Beijing detained two Canadian citizens on security charges, and then last week charged them with suspected spying. Although, China has been constantly denying any possible link between the arrest of Meng and Beijing's detianing of the Canadian citizens. × A group of 19 prominent figures, including former cabinet ministers and diplomats, wrote a letter urging Trudeau to halt the extradition proceedings against Meng, with a hope that two detained citizens will finally be let free by China. However, Trudeau rejected the request and said, “(This) would endanger the millions of Canadians who live and travel overseas every single year. We cannot allow political pressures or random arrests of Canadian citizens to influence the functioning of our justice system." Trudeau believes halting the extradition proceedings will only make China believe that it can get what it wants by arresting Canadian citizens. “We deplore what China did ... and will continue to remain steadfast and strong," Trudeau added. Meanwhile, China has also stopped imports of Canadian canola seed and meat products. (With inputs from Reuters)

Trudeau rejects 'prisoner swap' of top Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

<p>As Canada started easing out its months-long strict lockdown, Canadian Prime Minister&nbsp;Justin Trudeau&nbsp; was seen taking his son out for ice cream on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Wearing masks and maintaining a safe distance from others, the father-son duo stepped out to get some ice cream and celebrate&nbsp;Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Quebec province.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Even though we’re not able to celebrate Fête nationale du Quebec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day like we usually do, I hope you’re finding new ways to celebrate - Hadrien and I stopped by <a href="https://twitter.com/ChocoFavoris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChocoFavoris</a> in Gatineau today to pick up some treats for the family! <a href="https://t.co/sJ2TzMLsa4">pic.twitter.com/sJ2TzMLsa4</a></p>
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<p>Trudeau and his&nbsp;six-year-old son Hadrien were greeted with an applause and a welcoming cheer at Chocolats Favoris in Gatineau, Quebec.</p>

<p>According to a pool report, Trudeau said the shop tapped into a federal emergency wage subsidy and business loan in order to weather the pandemic, and "avoid being frozen out of the frozen treat market."</p>

<p>Canada has recorded total around 102,000 cases till date, including almost 65,001 recovered patients and around 8,484 deaths.</p>


As Canada started easing out its months-long strict lockdown, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen taking his son out for ice cream on Wednesday. Wearing masks and maintaining a safe distance from others, the father-son duo stepped out to get some ice cream and celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Quebec province.

As Canada started easing out its months-long strict lockdown, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen taking his son out for ice cream on Wednesday. Wearing masks and maintaining a safe distance from others, the father-son duo stepped out to get some ice cream and celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Quebec province. Even though we’re not able to celebrate Fête nationale du Quebec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day like we usually do, I hope you’re finding new ways to celebrate - Hadrien and I stopped by @ChocoFavoris in Gatineau today to pick up some treats for the family! pic.twitter.com/sJ2TzMLsa4 — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 24, 2020 × Trudeau and his six-year-old son Hadrien were greeted with an applause and a welcoming cheer at Chocolats Favoris in Gatineau, Quebec. According to a pool report, Trudeau said the shop tapped into a federal emergency wage subsidy and business loan in order to weather the pandemic, and "avoid being frozen out of the frozen treat market." Canada has recorded total around 102,000 cases till date, including almost 65,001 recovered patients and around 8,484 deaths.

Canada: Justin Trudeau steps out with son to grab ice creams in new normal

<p>Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at&nbsp;China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trudeau made the&nbsp;statement&nbsp;after Chinese prosecutors' statement on Friday that said it had begun the prosecution of ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges, shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada on a US warrant, in what is widely believed to have been a retaliatory move.</p>

<p>Ever since these detentions, Canada's relations with China have hit rock-bottom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At his daily briefing on Monday, Trudeau said: "This arbitrary detention of Canadian citizens is unacceptable and deeply concerning, not just to Canadians but to people around the world who see China using arbitrary detentions as a means to political ends."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trudeau said "we deplore... a political decision made by the Chinese government" which continues to pressure Canada.</p>

<p>Beijing has also blocked billions of dollars' worth of Canadian agricultural exports.</p>

<p>Stating that detention of two men by China unjustified, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday called for their immediate release.</p>

<p>Pompeo said the US was "extremely concerned" and that the two men's detention was unjustified.</p>

<p>"These charges are politically motivated and completely groundless," the Secretary of State said in a statement.</p>


Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage. Also read: Mike Pompeo seeks immediate release of two Canadians detained by China on 'groundless' charges Trudeau made the statement after Chinese prosecutors' statement on Friday that said it had begun the prosecution of ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor. Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges, shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada on a US warrant, in what is widely believed to have been a retaliatory move. Ever since these detentions, Canada's relations with China have hit rock-bottom. At his daily briefing on Monday, Trudeau said: "This arbitrary detention of Canadian citizens is unacceptable and deeply concerning, not just to Canadians but to people around the world who see China using arbitrary detentions as a means to political ends." Trudeau said "we deplore... a political decision made by the Chinese government" which continues to pressure Canada. Beijing has also blocked billions of dollars' worth of Canadian agricultural exports. Stating that detention of two men by China unjustified, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday called for their immediate release. Pompeo said the US was "extremely concerned" and that the two men's detention was unjustified. "These charges are politically motivated and completely groundless," the Secretary of State said in a statement.

'We deplore decision made by China': Trudeau slams Beijing after Canadians charged with espionage

<p>Chinese prosecutors said on Friday they have charged two detained Canadians for suspected espionage, indictments that could result in life imprisonment, in a case that has driven a diplomatic wedge between Ottawa and Beijing.</p>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "very disappointed" and would keep pressing China to release the duo.</p>

<p>Asked what his government would do to secure the release of these Canadian nationals, Trudeau said Canada would continue to work "behind the scenes in very direct and firm ways."</p>

<section id="inread-wrapper-id-62043314">"We take very, very seriously the situation of Canadians in difficulty overseas. Over the past years, we've had a number of successes in liberating Canadians," he said at a press conference in Chelsea, Que.</section>

<p>"We will continue to use all of our expertise to return these two Michaels to Canada."</p>

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<p>Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges,&nbsp;shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada on a US warrant, in what is widely believed to have been a retaliatory move.</p>

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<em>People hold signs calling for China to release Canadian detainees Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig during an extradition hearing for Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 6, 2019|&nbsp;REUTERS</em></p>

<p>While China maintains the detentions are not linked to Meng, former diplomats and experts have said they are being used to pressure Canada.</p>

<p>China has repeatedly called for Meng's release, and has warned Canada it could face consequences for aiding the United States in her case.</p>

<p>Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular briefing on Friday that the indictments were "of particularly serious circumstances which violated Article 111 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China," which pertains to espionage and state secrets.</p>

<p>Under that article, a conviction can carry a sentence of from 10 years to life imprisonment.</p>

<p>"The facts are clear and the evidence is solid and sufficient. He should be held accountable for criminal responsibility under the above mentioned charge," Zhao said of Kovrig, before making the same statement about Spavor.</p>

<p>The charges mean a formal trial can begin.</p>

<p>Trudeau, speaking to reporters in the Quebec town of Chelsea, said it was "a real shame" China did not appear to understand that governments in Canada could not interfere in the justice system.</p>

<p>"We will continue ... to put pressure on the Chinese government to cease the arbitrary detention of these two Canadian citizens who are being held for no other reason than the Chinese government is disappointed with the independent proceedings of the Canadian judiciary," he said.</p>

<p>The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that consular visits to detainees had been suspended due to the coronavirus.</p>

<p>The Canadian foreign ministry said it was "deeply concerned" that the two Canadians hadn't been granted access to consular visits since mid-January and called for their immediate release.</p>

<p>The ruling Communist Party's Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission said last year that Kovrig is accused of "stealing and spying on sensitive Chinese information and intelligence." It said Spavor provided Kovrig with intelligence.</p>

<p>Kovrig works for the International Crisis Group (ICG), a non-governmental organization that focuses on conflict resolution.</p>

<p>ICG CEO Rob Malley said in a statement that Kovrig was not endangering national security and that "he has become an unfortunate pawn in a larger struggle among the United States, Canada and China."</p>

<p>Spavor, 44, is a businessman with deep ties to North Korea.</p>

<p>Last month, Huawei's Meng lost a legal bid to avoid extradition to the United States to face bank fraud charges.</p>


Chinese prosecutors said on Friday they have charged two detained Canadians for suspected espionage, indictments that could result in life imprisonment, in a case that has driven a diplomatic wedge between Ottawa and Beijing.

Chinese prosecutors said on Friday they have charged two detained Canadians for suspected espionage, indictments that could result in life imprisonment, in a case that has driven a diplomatic wedge between Ottawa and Beijing. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "very disappointed" and would keep pressing China to release the duo. Asked what his government would do to secure the release of these Canadian nationals, Trudeau said Canada would continue to work "behind the scenes in very direct and firm ways." "We take very, very seriously the situation of Canadians in difficulty overseas. Over the past years, we've had a number of successes in liberating Canadians," he said at a press conference in Chelsea, Que. "We will continue to use all of our expertise to return these two Michaels to Canada." Also read: Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou loses court fight against extradition to United States Former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested in late 2018 on state security charges, shortly after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada on a US warrant, in what is widely believed to have been a retaliatory move. People hold signs calling for China to release Canadian detainees Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig during an extradition hearing for Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 6, 2019| REUTERS While China maintains the detentions are not linked to Meng, former diplomats and experts have said they are being used to pressure Canada. China has repeatedly called for Meng's release, and has warned Canada it could face consequences for aiding the United States in her case. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular briefing on Friday that the indictments were "of particularly serious circumstances which violated Article 111 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China," which pertains to espionage and state secrets. Under that article, a conviction can carry a sentence of from 10 years to life imprisonment. "The facts are clear and the evidence is solid and sufficient. He should be held accountable for criminal responsibility under the above mentioned charge," Zhao said of Kovrig, before making the same statement about Spavor. The charges mean a formal trial can begin. Trudeau, speaking to reporters in the Quebec town of Chelsea, said it was "a real shame" China did not appear to understand that governments in Canada could not interfere in the justice system. "We will continue ... to put pressure on the Chinese government to cease the arbitrary detention of these two Canadian citizens who are being held for no other reason than the Chinese government is disappointed with the independent proceedings of the Canadian judiciary," he said. The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that consular visits to detainees had been suspended due to the coronavirus. The Canadian foreign ministry said it was "deeply concerned" that the two Canadians hadn't been granted access to consular visits since mid-January and called for their immediate release. The ruling Communist Party's Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission said last year that Kovrig is accused of "stealing and spying on sensitive Chinese information and intelligence." It said Spavor provided Kovrig with intelligence. Kovrig works for the International Crisis Group (ICG), a non-governmental organization that focuses on conflict resolution. ICG CEO Rob Malley said in a statement that Kovrig was not endangering national security and that "he has become an unfortunate pawn in a larger struggle among the United States, Canada and China." Spavor, 44, is a businessman with deep ties to North Korea. Last month, Huawei's Meng lost a legal bid to avoid extradition to the United States to face bank fraud charges.

Trudeau 'very disappointed' after China charges two Canadians with suspected espionage

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday&nbsp;backed the leader of an opposition party who was ejected from the House of Commons for branding a member of another party a racist and refusing to apologize.</p>

<p>New Democratic Party head Jagmeet Singh, the first minority leader of a federal Canadian political party, had been trying to win support for a motion on Wednesday recognizing the existence of systemic racism in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.</p>

<p>When a legislator from the Bloc Quebecois refused to support the motion, Singh called him racist, prompting the speaker to eject Singh for the rest of the day.</p>

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<p>Singh, a practicing Sikh who often pairs bright turbans with stylish suits, is a former criminal defense lawyer, in a sometimes tearful address to reporters on Wednesday told reporters he had been upset.</p>

<p>"I look back and I saw that MP not only say no, but make eye contact with me and just kind of brush his hand, dismiss it. And in that moment, I got angry. I'll be honest. I got angry. But I'm sad now. Because why can't we act? Why can't we do something to save people's lives? We can do something. And why would someone say no to that?," he said.</p>

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<p>The Indian-origin NDP leader has more than once openly voiced his support for Sikh separatists in Canada, earning him the tag of being ‘pro-Khalistan’.</p>

<p>Experts believe that Trudeau is supporting him to take advantage of internal politics.</p>

<p>Many Canadian cities have been the sites of anti-racism rallies in recent weeks, on the heels of similar protests in the United States.</p>

<p>The Bloc said it had objected to Singh's motion because the House of Commons public safety committee was already studying systemic racism in the police.</p>

<p>Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet demanded Singh apologize for making what he called unwarranted accusations.</p>

<p>"It is important that we recognize when the only racialized leader in the House of Commons makes a statement like that, that it comes from a place that yes, will make people uncomfortable, but needs to be dealt with as we move forward as a country," Trudeau told reporters.</p>

<p>Trudeau has frequently said there is a need to address systemic racism in Canada.</p>

<p>Canada is a multicultural country, with more than 22 per cent&nbsp;of the population is made up of minorities and another 5&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;aboriginal, according to the latest census.</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday backed the leader of an opposition party who was ejected from the House of Commons for branding a member of another party a racist and refusing to apologize.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday backed the leader of an opposition party who was ejected from the House of Commons for branding a member of another party a racist and refusing to apologize. New Democratic Party head Jagmeet Singh, the first minority leader of a federal Canadian political party, had been trying to win support for a motion on Wednesday recognizing the existence of systemic racism in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. When a legislator from the Bloc Quebecois refused to support the motion, Singh called him racist, prompting the speaker to eject Singh for the rest of the day. Also read: NDP leader Jagmeet Singh booted from parliament after calling Bloc MP racist Singh, a practicing Sikh who often pairs bright turbans with stylish suits, is a former criminal defense lawyer, in a sometimes tearful address to reporters on Wednesday told reporters he had been upset. "I look back and I saw that MP not only say no, but make eye contact with me and just kind of brush his hand, dismiss it. And in that moment, I got angry. I'll be honest. I got angry. But I'm sad now. Because why can't we act? Why can't we do something to save people's lives? We can do something. And why would someone say no to that?," he said. Also read: Canada disappointed as Kenya, Djibouti fail to win enough votes at UNSC The Indian-origin NDP leader has more than once openly voiced his support for Sikh separatists in Canada, earning him the tag of being ‘pro-Khalistan’. Experts believe that Trudeau is supporting him to take advantage of internal politics. Many Canadian cities have been the sites of anti-racism rallies in recent weeks, on the heels of similar protests in the United States. The Bloc said it had objected to Singh's motion because the House of Commons public safety committee was already studying systemic racism in the police. Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet demanded Singh apologize for making what he called unwarranted accusations. "It is important that we recognize when the only racialized leader in the House of Commons makes a statement like that, that it comes from a place that yes, will make people uncomfortable, but needs to be dealt with as we move forward as a country," Trudeau told reporters. Trudeau has frequently said there is a need to address systemic racism in Canada. Canada is a multicultural country, with more than 22 per cent of the population is made up of minorities and another 5 per cent aboriginal, according to the latest census.

Trudeau backs NDP leader Jagmeet Singh expelled from parliament after calling bloc MP racist

<p>Canadian officials are investigating reports that American tourists are making covert forays into the country, violating a border closure imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.</p>

<p>Prime Minister&nbsp;Justin Trudeau&nbsp;says the government is looking into reports of American tourists getting around the&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;border shutdown by saying they are going to Alaska then sticking around.</p>

<p>The frontier has remained closed since 21 March, but US citizens without coronavirus symptoms are still allowed to enter Canada in order to reach the US state of&nbsp;Alaska. Such travelers are required to use drive-thru windows for food and pay for gas at the pump, and must undergo quarantine if they use a hotel.</p>

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<p>But a string of reports suggests that some US citizens are crossing the border on the pretext of visiting Alaska – only to stay in&nbsp;Canada.</p>

<p>Such reports have prompted the deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, to plead with Americans to avoid entering the country.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-objects-to-us-plan-to-post-troops-at-border-288786">Canada objects to US plan to post troops at border&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>“I would say to our American friends and neighbours: I love the Rockies, too. I grew up in Alberta. Personally, I can think of no better place to spend time. But now is not the time to visit. Hopefully, we will be back to normal at some point soon,” she said. “These measures are in place for a reason. They are to protect us, and they are to protect our neighbours.”</p>

<p>The United States has more than 2m documented cases of the coronavirus, with new surges reported in a number of states. Earlier this week, the two countries agreed the border would remain closed until at least 21 July.</p>

<p>In the case of a clear breach of the rules, Canadian police could lay charges – or escort lockdown scofflaws to a government quarantine facility.</p>


Canadian officials are investigating reports that American tourists are making covert forays into the country, violating a border closure imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Canadian officials are investigating reports that American tourists are making covert forays into the country, violating a border closure imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is looking into reports of American tourists getting around the coronavirus border shutdown by saying they are going to Alaska then sticking around. The frontier has remained closed since 21 March, but US citizens without coronavirus symptoms are still allowed to enter Canada in order to reach the US state of Alaska. Such travelers are required to use drive-thru windows for food and pay for gas at the pump, and must undergo quarantine if they use a hotel. Also read: Canada, US set to extend border closure to end-July But a string of reports suggests that some US citizens are crossing the border on the pretext of visiting Alaska – only to stay in Canada. Such reports have prompted the deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, to plead with Americans to avoid entering the country. Also read: Canada objects to US plan to post troops at border “I would say to our American friends and neighbours: I love the Rockies, too. I grew up in Alberta. Personally, I can think of no better place to spend time. But now is not the time to visit. Hopefully, we will be back to normal at some point soon,” she said. “These measures are in place for a reason. They are to protect us, and they are to protect our neighbours.” The United States has more than 2m documented cases of the coronavirus, with new surges reported in a number of states. Earlier this week, the two countries agreed the border would remain closed until at least 21 July. In the case of a clear breach of the rules, Canadian police could lay charges – or escort lockdown scofflaws to a government quarantine facility.

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