The Canadian government is launching a public inquiry into foreign interference in the country, with a focus on China, Russia, and other foreign states, as well as non-state actors, in an effort to examine potential influence on the integrity of past federal elections.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that he has discussed Khalistan extremism and foreign interference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi multiple times over the years, emphasizing Canada's commitment to protecting freedom of expression and peaceful protest while also preventing violence and opposing hatred.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian delegation will stay in India for an additional night due to technical difficulties with their plane after attending the G20 summit, where India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concerns about "anti-India activities" in Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described India as an "extraordinarily important" economy and a significant partner in various sectors, including combating climate change and fostering economic growth. He also highlighted Canada's commitment to defending peaceful protests while opposing violence and hatred, emphasizing that the actions of a few do not represent the entire community or the country.
The secessionist group Sikhs for Justice organized a Khalistan referendum in Canada, coinciding with Prime Minister Modi expressing India's concerns about anti-India activities involving extremist factions in Canada to Prime Minister Trudeau.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accuses the government of India of being responsible for the fatal shooting of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
Canada expels a senior Indian diplomat amid investigations into allegations that the Indian government had ties to the assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada, a claim that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called credible and unacceptable.
India has rejected allegations by the Canadian government that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, dismissing the claims as "absurd" and "motivated."
India and Canada's trade talks have been affected after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau linked Indian agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, prompting tensions between the two countries.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of Indian government agents being linked to the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar have strained relations between India and Canada, impacting trade talks and potentially affecting the economic interests of Sikh families in India's state of Punjab, who have relatives in Canada.
Diplomatic tensions between Canada and India persist after the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, with Canada accusing India of involvement while other countries, including the UK, express their intention to continue trade talks with India.
Canada's allegation of India's involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader may have a limited economic impact but highlights the complications of de-risking from China and diversifying critical raw material supplies, while also prompting concerns about Indian-led bids in Canada and raising geopolitical tensions between the two countries.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada is not attempting to provoke India but wants New Delhi to address the issue of the alleged link between Indian agents and the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.
The Canadian government worked closely with the United States on intelligence suggesting Indian agents were potentially involved in the murder of a Sikh leader in British Columbia, leading to strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India.
The murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Najjar has intensified tensions between Canada and India, raising questions about the involvement of Canada's allies; Japan is preparing for a potential recurrence of the Great Kanto earthquake after 100 years; and country music is experiencing a surge in popularity among young people.
The White House expresses concern over allegations of Indian agents' involvement in the murder of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada and urges India to cooperate in the investigation.
Canada is believed to have evidence linking Indian officials and diplomats to an extraterritorial assassination on its soil, causing escalating tensions between the two countries.
India has accused Canada's government of failing to act on evidence of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's crimes, despite sharing the information "countless times."
