Canada’s Employment Minister has resigned following controversy over his shifting claims of Indigenous ancestry. The resignation comes after questions arose regarding the accuracy of his past statements about his heritage.

Canada’s Employment Minister Resigns Over Changing Claims of Indigenous Ancestry

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has cautioned that imposing tariffs or trade barriers on Canadian goods would not only damage Canada’s economy but also hurt American workers and jobs according to a detailed report by Bloomberg.

Speaking at a press conference in Vancouver, Trudeau emphasized the deep economic ties between the United States and Canada, highlighting the intertwined nature of their supply chains. "The interconnectedness between the supply chains in Canada and the United States means that any barriers at the border will inevitably hurt American workers and American jobs," Trudeau stated, addressing the potential consequences of US protectionist trade policies, the Bloomberg report explained further.

Trudeau’s remarks came in response to US President Donald Trump’s trade stance, which includes imposing a 10 per cent tariff on all imports to the US Trump’s protectionist agenda aims to bolster American manufacturing and bring production back to the US, but Trudeau stressed that such measures could end up being counterproductive.

A report by economists at Desjardins forecasts that Canada’s real GDP could face a 1.7 per cent decline by 2028 if these tariffs are implemented, illustrating the far-reaching impact of trade barriers between the neighbouring countries.

The Canadian Prime Minister also pointed out that Trump’s approach, which seeks to limit imports in favour of domestic production, could have unintended consequences for the American workforce. "Tariffs or a thickening of the border will create disruptions in both economies," Trudeau warned, adding that the flow of goods between the two nations is essential for the prosperity of both.

Canada shares common ground with the US

Trudeau made it clear that Canada shares common ground with the US in addressing global trade imbalances, especially with China. Both countries have imposed tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminium, and electric vehicles, aiming to curb what they view as unfair trade practices.

Despite these shared objectives, Trudeau emphasized that the US-Canada trade relationship is a vital and mutually beneficial one, and measures that increase trade friction would have a detrimental effect on both sides.

In a direct appeal to US blue-collar workers, Trudeau argued that the trade barriers Trump advocates could backfire, impacting American jobs that rely on Canadian exports. He reiterated that Canada is a reliable and valuable partner for the US and that close cooperation between the two countries remains essential for maintaining their competitive edge in the global market.

Ultimately, Trudeau's message was clear: any moves to disrupt cross-border trade would harm not just Canadian workers but American ones as well. Both nations, he suggested, would be better served by strengthening their trade ties rather than weakening them.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has cautioned that imposing tariffs or trade barriers on Canadian goods would not only damage Canada’s economy but also hurt American workers and jobs according to a detailed report by Bloomberg.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has cautioned that imposing tariffs or trade barriers on Canadian goods would not only damage Canada’s economy but also hurt American workers and jobs according to a detailed report by Bloomberg. Speaking at a press conference in Vancouver, Trudeau emphasized the deep economic ties between the United States and Canada, highlighting the intertwined nature of their supply chains. "The interconnectedness between the supply chains in Canada and the United States means that any barriers at the border will inevitably hurt American workers and American jobs," Trudeau stated, addressing the potential consequences of US protectionist trade policies, the Bloomberg report explained further. Trudeau’s remarks came in response to US President Donald Trump’s trade stance, which includes imposing a 10 per cent tariff on all imports to the US Trump’s protectionist agenda aims to bolster American manufacturing and bring production back to the US, but Trudeau stressed that such measures could end up being counterproductive. A report by economists at Desjardins forecasts that Canada’s real GDP could face a 1.7 per cent decline by 2028 if these tariffs are implemented, illustrating the far-reaching impact of trade barriers between the neighbouring countries. The Canadian Prime Minister also pointed out that Trump’s approach, which seeks to limit imports in favour of domestic production, could have unintended consequences for the American workforce. "Tariffs or a thickening of the border will create disruptions in both economies," Trudeau warned, adding that the flow of goods between the two nations is essential for the prosperity of both. Canada shares common ground with the US Trudeau made it clear that Canada shares common ground with the US in addressing global trade imbalances, especially with China. Both countries have imposed tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminium, and electric vehicles, aiming to curb what they view as unfair trade practices. Despite these shared objectives, Trudeau emphasized that the US-Canada trade relationship is a vital and mutually beneficial one, and measures that increase trade friction would have a detrimental effect on both sides. In a direct appeal to US blue-collar workers, Trudeau argued that the trade barriers Trump advocates could backfire, impacting American jobs that rely on Canadian exports. He reiterated that Canada is a reliable and valuable partner for the US and that close cooperation between the two countries remains essential for maintaining their competitive edge in the global market. Ultimately, Trudeau's message was clear: any moves to disrupt cross-border trade would harm not just Canadian workers but American ones as well. Both nations, he suggested, would be better served by strengthening their trade ties rather than weakening them.

Trudeau warns US tariffs on Canada would harm American workers

India-Canada diplomacy war reaches new heights, Australian media blocked by Ottawa. Canada bans Australia Today for airing Jaishankar's presser, India slams move. Indian Foreign Minister spoke about pro-Khalistani attacks in Canada in presser. After the ban, Australia Today says it remains committed to transparency and a free press. Watch to know more!

Canada-India Tensions: Diplomacy War Reaches New Heights, Australian Media Blocked | WION Originals

Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country.

In an interview with ANI, Donald Best, who is also an investigative journalist, endorsed concerns of India about Khalistani separatists getting political space in Canada.

"India's External Affairs Minister has mentioned that Canada is approving visas for people who are criminals and were members of organised crime in India. I believe that it is true. We have absolutely no vetting of our immigrants. It seems that so many people who come to Canada and seek refugee status, not only from India but from around the world, are fleeing their own country because they are wanted criminals. I think this is attracting a great number of Khalistani separatists to Canada because they are protected and they find refuge here and their community is growing...," said Best.

Ties with Ottawa have seen sharp deterioration with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about extremism and the culture of violence and anti-India activities in Canada and has asked Canadian authorities to take action against these activities. There have been very dramatic changes in Canada since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to office with "unfettered mass immigration" negatively impacting housing, economy and social services.

Donald Best slammed Trudeau's policies saying "there is turmoil" in Canada and for a country with a small population of about 40 million, about five per cent of immigrants have come in the last about two years. "We have seen very dramatic changes in Canada since Trudeau and his government took over. We have seen unfettered mass immigration, which is seriously negatively impacting our housing, economy, social services, hospitals, and health services. We are a very small country population-wise. We have only 40 million people. But in terms of 40 million people, five per cent arrived within the last year-and-a-half to two years...There is a lot of turmoil here. We also had great criticism that for some reason, Khalistani separatists and Sikhs have undue influence and they have attained positions of power and authority at all levels municipal, provincial and national out of proportion to their population. Many people, including your own External Affairs Minister, talked about how the federal government is propped by the New Democratic Party, in which the opposition leader is Jagmeet Singh, who has appeared with some people associated with the Khalistani movement. I have been told that Mr Singh is not allowed in India," he said.

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According to the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, over 2,600 organised crime groups are operating in Canada, posing significant threats to public safety and societal stability. These groups are involved in various illicit activities, including the illicit drug market, violent crime and financial crime.

The Indian government has expressed concerns about Canada's perceived leniency towards Khalistani extremists, who are seeking to establish an independent Sikh state.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has acknowledged the threat posed by organised crime. However, the Canadian government's stance on visa approvals for individuals with links to organised crime remains unclear."We have a problem in Canada and part of the problem is that the Khalistani separatists seem to be able to do whatever they want to do. A few months ago, in a parade in Alberta, they had pictures of convicted terrorists in India who had murdered people. They had these photos on their vehicles celebrating and venerating these terrorists and ordinary Canadians just look at this and I include many people from India who have been here for decades...Canada has had so many immigration for over hundred years and no matter what is happening in your home country...we try to leave behind all this in Canada, that has been our habit, that's not happening anymore with the Khalistani separatists..Ordinary Canadians are becoming overwhelmed and it is a shame because it is impacting how they view India and Indians," Donald Best added.

In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in Khalistani extremist activities, including violent protests and attacks on Hindu temples.

An Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada's Brampton witnessed a "violent disruption" on Sunday in Brampton, near Toronto. The incident sparked widespread criticism in and outside Canada.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada and said that "cowardly attempts to intimidate" Indian diplomats were appalling and New Delhi expects Canadian authorities to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

The ties between India and Canada took a sharp downturn following Canadian leaders making allegations without providing evidence about an assassination on their soil.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Australia, on Tuesday expressed concerns about the attack on the Hindu temple in Canada, and said the incident shows how "political space" is being given to the "extremist forces" in the country."What happened yesterday at the Hindu temple in Canada was deeply concerning.You should have seen the statement by our official spokesperson and also the expression of concern by our PM yesterday. That should convey to you how deeply we feel about it," Jaishankar said at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Answering another query, he talked about the political space given to "extremist forces" in Canada."Let me make three comments. One, Canada has developed a pattern of making allegations without providing specifics. Secondly, when we look at Canada, for us the fact that they are putting our diplomats under surveillance is something which is unacceptable. Third, the incidents (attack on the Hindu Temple) and do look at the videos. I think they will tell you in a way in political space today which has been given to extremist forces there," Jaishankar said.

India also summoned the representative of the Canadian High Commission earlier this month and handed a diplomatic note in which the government protested in the strongest terms to the "absurd and baseless" references made to Union Home Minister Amit Shah before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in Ottawa by Deputy Minister David Morrison.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country.

Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country. In an interview with ANI, Donald Best, who is also an investigative journalist, endorsed concerns of India about Khalistani separatists getting political space in Canada. "India's External Affairs Minister has mentioned that Canada is approving visas for people who are criminals and were members of organised crime in India. I believe that it is true. We have absolutely no vetting of our immigrants. It seems that so many people who come to Canada and seek refugee status, not only from India but from around the world, are fleeing their own country because they are wanted criminals. I think this is attracting a great number of Khalistani separatists to Canada because they are protected and they find refuge here and their community is growing...," said Best. Ties with Ottawa have seen sharp deterioration with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about extremism and the culture of violence and anti-India activities in Canada and has asked Canadian authorities to take action against these activities. There have been very dramatic changes in Canada since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to office with "unfettered mass immigration" negatively impacting housing, economy and social services. Donald Best slammed Trudeau's policies saying "there is turmoil" in Canada and for a country with a small population of about 40 million, about five per cent of immigrants have come in the last about two years. "We have seen very dramatic changes in Canada since Trudeau and his government took over. We have seen unfettered mass immigration, which is seriously negatively impacting our housing, economy, social services, hospitals, and health services. We are a very small country population-wise. We have only 40 million people. But in terms of 40 million people, five per cent arrived within the last year-and-a-half to two years...There is a lot of turmoil here. We also had great criticism that for some reason, Khalistani separatists and Sikhs have undue influence and they have attained positions of power and authority at all levels municipal, provincial and national out of proportion to their population. Many people, including your own External Affairs Minister, talked about how the federal government is propped by the New Democratic Party, in which the opposition leader is Jagmeet Singh, who has appeared with some people associated with the Khalistani movement. I have been told that Mr Singh is not allowed in India," he said. Also read: Canada suspends cop over attending pro-Khalistan protest outside Hindu temple According to the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, over 2,600 organised crime groups are operating in Canada, posing significant threats to public safety and societal stability. These groups are involved in various illicit activities, including the illicit drug market, violent crime and financial crime. The Indian government has expressed concerns about Canada's perceived leniency towards Khalistani extremists, who are seeking to establish an independent Sikh state. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has acknowledged the threat posed by organised crime. However, the Canadian government's stance on visa approvals for individuals with links to organised crime remains unclear."We have a problem in Canada and part of the problem is that the Khalistani separatists seem to be able to do whatever they want to do. A few months ago, in a parade in Alberta, they had pictures of convicted terrorists in India who had murdered people. They had these photos on their vehicles celebrating and venerating these terrorists and ordinary Canadians just look at this and I include many people from India who have been here for decades...Canada has had so many immigration for over hundred years and no matter what is happening in your home country...we try to leave behind all this in Canada, that has been our habit, that's not happening anymore with the Khalistani separatists..Ordinary Canadians are becoming overwhelmed and it is a shame because it is impacting how they view India and Indians," Donald Best added. In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in Khalistani extremist activities, including violent protests and attacks on Hindu temples. An Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada's Brampton witnessed a "violent disruption" on Sunday in Brampton, near Toronto. The incident sparked widespread criticism in and outside Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada and said that "cowardly attempts to intimidate" Indian diplomats were appalling and New Delhi expects Canadian authorities to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. The ties between India and Canada took a sharp downturn following Canadian leaders making allegations without providing evidence about an assassination on their soil. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Australia, on Tuesday expressed concerns about the attack on the Hindu temple in Canada, and said the incident shows how "political space" is being given to the "extremist forces" in the country."What happened yesterday at the Hindu temple in Canada was deeply concerning.You should have seen the statement by our official spokesperson and also the expression of concern by our PM yesterday. That should convey to you how deeply we feel about it," Jaishankar said at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Answering another query, he talked about the political space given to "extremist forces" in Canada."Let me make three comments. One, Canada has developed a pattern of making allegations without providing specifics. Secondly, when we look at Canada, for us the fact that they are putting our diplomats under surveillance is something which is unacceptable. Third, the incidents (attack on the Hindu Temple) and do look at the videos. I think they will tell you in a way in political space today which has been given to extremist forces there," Jaishankar said. India also summoned the representative of the Canadian High Commission earlier this month and handed a diplomatic note in which the government protested in the strongest terms to the "absurd and baseless" references made to Union Home Minister Amit Shah before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in Ottawa by Deputy Minister David Morrison. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Bong Joon Ho will mark his long-awaited return to films after Oscar-winning film Parasite with Robert Pattinson starrer Mickey 17. Scheduled for release on January 31, 2025, the film has now been shifted to April 18, 2025 – three months later than earlier slated for.&nbsp;

The new changes have been made so that the film will be able to screen in IMAX and capitalise on the Easter holiday all over the world.&nbsp;

This change also is a result of a change in the release date for Michael biopic. The upcoming biopic from director Antoine Fuqua was originally set for the April 18 slot, tying up IMAX and premium large-format screens. The film has now been pushed to October 3 by Lionsgate.&nbsp;

Announcing the change in release date for Mickey 17, Warner Bros. spokesperson in a statement said, “When the April 18 date became available, we quickly moved to secure it for Mickey 17. We’re thrilled with the new date, and very happy the film will be available to audiences in IMAX."

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Now that the January date is free, Warner Bros. and New Line’s Companion will release three weeks earlier for January 10. The Warner Bros. spokesperson said, “With January 31 now available with a full IMAX footprint, we are also very happy to have ‘Companion’ releasing on this new date.”

<h2>Mickey 17 release date gets changed again</h2>

This isn’t the first time Mickey 17 has been pushed back. The Robert Pattinson starrer was initially dated for March 29, 2024. The film was first shifted so that the project could finish.&nbsp;

<h2>Mickey 17 Plot</h2>

Mickey 17 is based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. It is a sci-fi thriller which stars Pattinson as an “expendable” employee named Mickey Barnes. In the novel, Mickey is sent on dangerous missions to colonise an ice planet. When one version of Mickey dies, a duplicate is created to replace him that retains most of his memories.

The cast also includes Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo.

Bong Joon Ho will mark his long-awaited return to films after Oscar-winning film Parasite with Robert Pattinson starrer Mickey 17. Scheduled for release on January 31, 2025, the film has now been shifted to April 18, 2025 – three months later than earlier slated for.

Bong Joon Ho will mark his long-awaited return to films after Oscar-winning film Parasite with Robert Pattinson starrer Mickey 17. Scheduled for release on January 31, 2025, the film has now been shifted to April 18, 2025 – three months later than earlier slated for. The new changes have been made so that the film will be able to screen in IMAX and capitalise on the Easter holiday all over the world. This change also is a result of a change in the release date for Michael biopic. The upcoming biopic from director Antoine Fuqua was originally set for the April 18 slot, tying up IMAX and premium large-format screens. The film has now been pushed to October 3 by Lionsgate. Announcing the change in release date for Mickey 17, Warner Bros. spokesperson in a statement said, “When the April 18 date became available, we quickly moved to secure it for Mickey 17. We’re thrilled with the new date, and very happy the film will be available to audiences in IMAX." Also read: Stranger Things Season 5: New teaser confirms 2025 release, reveals episode titles Now that the January date is free, Warner Bros. and New Line’s Companion will release three weeks earlier for January 10. The Warner Bros. spokesperson said, “With January 31 now available with a full IMAX footprint, we are also very happy to have ‘Companion’ releasing on this new date.” Mickey 17 release date gets changed again This isn’t the first time Mickey 17 has been pushed back. The Robert Pattinson starrer was initially dated for March 29, 2024. The film was first shifted so that the project could finish. Mickey 17 Plot Mickey 17 is based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. It is a sci-fi thriller which stars Pattinson as an “expendable” employee named Mickey Barnes. In the novel, Mickey is sent on dangerous missions to colonise an ice planet. When one version of Mickey dies, a duplicate is created to replace him that retains most of his memories. The cast also includes Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo.

Trump to give $7bn jolt to Canada? Republican win leaves Trudeau ex-ally worried

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condemns attack, ‘Acts of violence unacceptable’. Attackers were reportedly holding demonstrations to commemorate the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. A video showed group of men wielding sticks and attacking devotees outside temple. Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) alleged children, women were also. After attack, Canadian MP Chandra Arya alleged Khalistani elements get free pass in nation. Watch to know more!

Canada: Khalistan Supporters Attack Devotees At Hindu Sabha Mandir In Brampton | WION Originals

India Hits Back At Canada, Dismisses Charges Against Shah. Watch in for more details!

India-Canada Tensions: Canada Accuses Shah Of Targeting Sikh Separatists On Its Soil

Justin Trudeau’s MPs call for his resignation amid a tussle with India and set an Oct. 28 deadline. Amid the tussle with India, liberal MPs warn of ‘consequences’ if he doesn’t step down by the 28th. During a closed-door meeting, dissenting MPs conveyed their grievances to Trudeau. Lawmakers in Justin Trudeau’s party have also asked him not to run for a fourth term. Watch to know more!

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Israel unleashes wave of strikes in south Beirut, Russia claims capture of 2 villages in eastern donetsk.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is encountering resistance within his own party, as a number of Liberal MPs are calling for him to step aside and not seek a fourth term in office. Watch the full report to know more.

Liberals Call For Trudeau's Resignation: Reports

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

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Indian Envoy Slams Trudeau Government

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Breaking News: Indian Envoy to CTV: Trudeau Wrecked Ties With India

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

Canada's Sanctions Threat: Implications for $19.4 BN Trade With India

Canadian opposition leader Maxime Bernier has said that the government has not presented solid evidence on allegations against Indian diplomats of criminal activities on Canadian soil that they are alleging. Watch in for more details!

India-Canada tensions: Canadian Leader Says Govt Didn't Provide Proof On Allegations

Canadian opposition leader has said that the Government of Canada has not provided any solid evidence on allegations against India diplomat on criminal activities. India has responded firmly to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent admission that his government had no hard proof, when it accused India of involvement in the killing of pro Khalistani leader, Watch to know more.

India-Canada Tensions: India Rejects 'False Implications'

India has responded firmly to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent admission that his government had no hard proof, when it accused India of involvement in the killing of pro Khalistani leader, Watch to know more.

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India-Canada Row: Did Deposition Spur Trudeau's Attack On India ?

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has claimed that he spared India the blushes after his government did not hurl the accusations regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar when New Delhi was hosting the G20 Summit last year.&nbsp;

Testifying before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa on Wednesday (Oct 16), Trudeau made the rather boastful remark, despite earlier conceding that his government did not have hard proof to back its accusations.&nbsp;

“We had the opportunity of making it a very uncomfortable summit for India if we went public with these allegations ahead of time,” Trudeau said.&nbsp;

“We chose not to. We chose to continue to work behind the scenes to try to get India to cooperate with us,” he added.&nbsp;

The Liberal leader added that after the G20 summit, he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted that Ottawa knew New Delhi&nbsp;was involved and raised serious concerns about it.

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<h2>No hard proof</h2>

During the testimony, Trudeau conceded that&nbsp;Canada had no hard proof before publicly accusing India of killing Nijjar and only provided intelligence.

"Their [Indian government] ask was how much do you know? Give us the evidence you have on this and our response was well...it's within your security agencies, you should be looking into how much they know. You should be engaging," said Trudeau.&nbsp;

"At that point, it was primarily intelligence and not hard evidentiary proof. So we said, let's work together and look into your security services and maybe we can get that out," he added.&nbsp;

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The Canadian PM also added that Indian diplomats were collecting information on Canadians and passing it to Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Soon after his testimony went viral, the Indian foreign affairs ministry released a late-night statement and blasted the Canadian PM and his government for their cavalier attitude and inability to produce evidence.&nbsp;

"What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently all along — Canada has presented us (India) no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations that it has chosen to level against India and Indian diplomats," read the statement.&nbsp;

New Delhi also held Trudeau responsible for severed diplomatic ties between the two nations. Following the Canadian PM’s allegations, India withdrew its top six diplomats from Ottawa and expelled the same number of Canadian diplomats from New Delhi.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has claimed that he spared India the blushes after his government did not hurl the accusations regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar when New Delhi was hosting the G20 Summit last year.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has claimed that he spared India the blushes after his government did not hurl the accusations regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar when New Delhi was hosting the G20 Summit last year. Testifying before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa on Wednesday (Oct 16), Trudeau made the rather boastful remark, despite earlier conceding that his government did not have hard proof to back its accusations. “We had the opportunity of making it a very uncomfortable summit for India if we went public with these allegations ahead of time,” Trudeau said. “We chose not to. We chose to continue to work behind the scenes to try to get India to cooperate with us,” he added. The Liberal leader added that after the G20 summit, he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted that Ottawa knew New Delhi was involved and raised serious concerns about it. Watch | India-Canada Row: India Accuses Trudeau Of Damaging Ties × No hard proof During the testimony, Trudeau conceded that Canada had no hard proof before publicly accusing India of killing Nijjar and only provided intelligence. "Their [Indian government] ask was how much do you know? Give us the evidence you have on this and our response was well...it's within your security agencies, you should be looking into how much they know. You should be engaging," said Trudeau. "At that point, it was primarily intelligence and not hard evidentiary proof. So we said, let's work together and look into your security services and maybe we can get that out," he added. Also read | Nijjar killing row: India blasts Trudeau’s ‘cavalier attitude’ following ‘no hard proof’ remark The Canadian PM also added that Indian diplomats were collecting information on Canadians and passing it to Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Soon after his testimony went viral, the Indian foreign affairs ministry released a late-night statement and blasted the Canadian PM and his government for their cavalier attitude and inability to produce evidence. "What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently all along — Canada has presented us (India) no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations that it has chosen to level against India and Indian diplomats," read the statement. New Delhi also held Trudeau responsible for severed diplomatic ties between the two nations. Following the Canadian PM’s allegations, India withdrew its top six diplomats from Ottawa and expelled the same number of Canadian diplomats from New Delhi. (With inputs from agencies)

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India-Canada Row: India Accuses Trudeau Of Damaging Ties

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

India-Canada Row: US Urges India To Consider Canada's Allegations Seriously

India announced its decision to withdraw its high commissioner and several "targeted" diplomats and officials from Canada in response to Ottawa's efforts to link them to an investigation into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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New Delhi has issued a strong statement in response to claims made against the Indian diplomats. India's external affairs ministry slams canada's move to categorize the Indian High Commission and Indian diplomats. Watch to know more.

India Says Justin Trudeau 'Hostile'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau easily survived a vote of confidence on Wednesday after his main political rival failed to muster enough support to end nine years of Liberal Party rule. Legislators in the House of Commons voted 211-120 to defeat a motion by the official opposition Conservative party declaring a lack of confidence in Trudeau's minority Liberal government.

Canadian PM Trudeau Survives No-Confidence Motion, Threat To Regime Still Looms

Trudeau Survives No-Confidence Motion, 211 Votes Against 120 Votes In Favour

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a no-confidence motion in Canada's parliament, introduced by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. The motion follows the New Democratic Party's exit from a coalition with the Liberals, leaving Trudeau's minority government vulnerable. Despite public dissatisfaction, the motion is unlikely to succeed as smaller factions support the government.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau faces litmus test

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a critical moment as his government braces for a no-confidence motion, a move that could potentially trigger early elections. The motion, brought forward by opposition parties, comes amidst growing political challenges and scrutiny of Trudeau's leadership. The outcome of the vote will serve as a litmus test for the Prime Minister's ability to maintain his minority government, with significant implications for the future of Canadian politics.

Canadian PM Trudeau Faces Crucial Test As Government Confronts No-Confidence Motion

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