Canada's Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is facing turmoil and declining popularity ahead of next year's elections. In an attempt to deflect from their sinking fortunes, the government has falsely accused India of involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This accusation has been debunked by the Indian government and is seen as a ploy to appease Sikh voters and deflect from Trudeau's failures.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified before a public inquiry into foreign interference in federal electoral processes and democratic institutions, where he accused the Indian government of interfering in Canada's safety and sovereignty. He mentioned that there was only intelligence, but no hard evidence, to support the claims of Indian government agents being involved in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. Trudeau also stated that the Indian response to these allegations was to double down on attacks against his government and arbitrarily eject Canadian diplomats from India.
India has strongly condemned the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for allegedly providing a safe haven for violent extremists and terrorists to harass and intimidate Indian diplomats and community leaders. This comes after a diplomatic communication from Canada suggesting that Indian diplomats were "persons of interest" in an investigation, raising suspicion of the Canadian government's political agenda. India warns that any further deterioration in bilateral ties will result in severe consequences for Canada.
Amid escalating tensions between India and Canada, India has withdrawn its High Commissioner, Sanjay Verma, and other diplomats after rejecting allegations of their involvement in a murder plot. The Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned Canada's actions and stated that the safety of Indian officials in Canada is at risk. This move comes after months of strained relations and a lack of evidence from the Canadian government. India also accuses Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of pandering to separatist agendas for political gains.
US President Joe Biden offered his country's full support to Muhammad Yunus-led interim government during a rare meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. This marks the first time in history that the head of the Bangladesh government has met with a US president at UNGA. Yunus also met with other world leaders, including Canada's Justin Trudeau, to discuss ways to strengthen ties and build institutions. These meetings come after Yunus' election as head of the interim government, following widespread protests against the previous government.
Jagmeet Singh's New Democratic Party has announced its withdrawal of support from Trudeau's government, leaving him reliant on opposition lawmakers to stay in power. This move has been linked to Singh's frustrations with Trudeau's handling of certain issues, particularly high prices at grocery stores, and could potentially lead to a new election if confidence votes don't go in Trudeau's favor. The next key moment will be the budget update later this year, which could be a make or break for Trudeau's government.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, vows to defend the interests of Chinese businesses after Canada's announcement of imposing steep tariffs on Chinese made products such as electric vehicles and steel and aluminum. However, Lin Jian's speech was met with retaliation from Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the issue of subsidies, protectionism, and competition between the two countries. Lin Jian accuses Canada of ignoring basic international trade rules while restricting market development for Chinese industries. Meanwhile, the tariff on Chinese EVs may push Tesla to switch to delivering products from Germany rather than from China's Shanghai factories.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the decision to impose a 100% import tariff on Chinese electric vehicles at the federal cabinet retreat, following similar plans by the US and Europe. While Canadian automakers welcomed the move, environmental activists fear it will hinder the adoption of electric vehicles in the country. The Chinese government has denounced the decision, accusing Canada of politicizing trade and harming trade relations between the two countries. China's foreign minister spokesman called the move "protectionist" and pointed out its negative impact on Canadian companies and consumers, as well as global climate efforts. Canada, however, claims to have evidence of unfair competition and insufficient environmental and labor standards in China's electric vehicle industry.
In a move that has angered China and drawn praise from Canadian automakers, Canada has announced a 100 per cent import tariff on Chinese electric vehicles. This comes four months after a similar move by the US, and with plans for tariffs in Europe as well. While some activists fear this will slow the uptake of electric vehicles in Canada, the Canadian government argues that China unfairly subsidizes its EV industry, overproduces vehicles, and fails to meet environmental and labor standards.
Former US President Donald Trump was shot in the right ear by an audience member during a rally in Pennsylvania. He was immediately taken off the stage and received medical attention. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed their shock and condemnation of the incident, emphasizing that political violence has no place in society.