Justin Trudeau

January 21, 2025 12:14 AM

International reaction to Trump’s inauguration

The following is reaction from global leaders to Donald Trump being sworn in as U.S. president on Monday. VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY, UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT "President Trump is always decisive, and the peace through strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a long-term and just peace, which is the top priority." BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER "I believe that working together again we will raise the U.S.-Israel alliance to even greate...

January 8, 2025 2:49 PM

When Indo-Canadian Mehra conducts poll for Trudeau successor, Anand may emerge as compromise candidate

When Liberal Party President Sachit Mehra conducts the election for the successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, another Indo-Canadian may emerge as the compromise candidate to lead the nation. As Trudeau announced his decision to step down as Prime Minister, he did not name a successor but entrusted Mehra with overseeing a "robust, nationwide competitive process" to elect the next leader. Unlike in India, where members of the ruling party in the Lower House of Parliament elect the Prime Mi...

December 17, 2024 12:08 PM

Canada finance minister quits after clash with Trudeau over Trump tariffs, spending

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S. tariffs, dealing an unexpected blow to an already unpopular government. Freeland said she was quitting in the wake of a meeting last Friday with Trudeau, who asked her to take on a lesser post after the two had been arguing for weeks over spending. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc - a member of Trudeau's inner circle - was quickly na...

November 7, 2024 5:30 PM

“None of them dare name Khalistanis,” PPC leader Maxime Bernier questions Trudeau’s appeasment policies

With a conservative wave sweeping across North America following the recent U.S. elections, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces mounting criticism from opposition leaders for his approach to immigration and alleged appeasement of extremist groups. Peoples Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier has strongly condemned Trudeau’s stance, specifically calling out his silence on the recent rise in pro-Khalistani extremism and inter-gang conflicts linked to unchecked immigration policie...

October 17, 2024 9:07 AM

Canadian Prime Minister admits Canada had ‘intel, not hard proof’ against India in Nijjar killing

After Canadian Prime Minister admitted that his government had not provided hard evidentiary proof when it accused India of being involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Ministry of External Affairs said Justin Trudeau "only confirms" what India has been saying "consistently all along." The MEA also held Trudeau's "cavalier behaviour" responsible for damaging India-Canada relations. "What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently a...

October 15, 2024 8:51 AM

Canadian PM Trudeau accuses India of supporting criminal activities in Canada amid diplomatic row

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the Indian government of making a "fundamental error" by supporting criminal activities in Canada. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, Trudeau highlighted ongoing tensions between the two nations and stressed the importance of an upcoming meeting between their national security advisors, scheduled for this weekend in Singapore. "When I spoke to PM Modi at the end of last week, I highlighted how incredibly important meeting between our nat...

September 18, 2024 12:56 PM

Bruised by fresh loss, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau shows no sign of stepping down

Doubts about the leadership of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau intensified after his ruling Liberal Party suffered a second humiliating loss in a special election, but the unpopular leader is determined to cling to office ahead of a looming national vote. The Liberals, who have governed for almost nine years, suffered a narrow defeat on Monday in a Montreal constituency that had been one of the party's safest seats. The loss, following a defeat in Toronto in late June, reinforced th...

September 3, 2024 5:26 PM

Canada turning away more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown

Canada is closing its doors to more visitors and temporary residents by approving fewer visas and turning away more people who reach its borders with official documents. The spike in rejections of foreign travellers comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government, trailing in polls ahead of an election expected next year, tries to lower the numbers of temporary residents - and possibly permanent immigrants. Migrants have been blamed for the shortage and high prices of housing. Cana...

May 3, 2024 1:53 PM

India slams Canada for giving political space to separatism, extremism and violence

India has rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent remarks regarding the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, stating that they highlight a worrying tolerance for separatism and violence within Canada. The rejection came during a media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday by MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who emphasized that such comments not only strain India-Canada relations but also foster an environment conducive to violence and criminal activities in Canada,...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

India summons Canadian diplomat over pro-Khalistan slogans raised during event attended by Trudeau

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday summoned Canadian Deputy High Commissioner Stewart Wheeler after pro-Khalistan slogans were raised during an event in Toronto attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other political leaders. “The Government of India’s deep concern and strong protest was conveyed at such disturbing actions being allowed to continue unchecked at the event. This illustrates once again the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extr...