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Anita Anand, a senior member of Canada's Liberal Party, is emerging as a leading candidate to replace Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister following his resignation. If selected, she would make history as the first woman of colour and the first Canadian of Indian descent to hold the office. Currently serving as the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Anand has held various key positions, including Minister of Public Services, Minister of National Defence, and President of the Treasury Board. She has been a member of Parliament since 2019, representing Oakville. Anand's career has included significant contributions, such as securing vital medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic and implementing military reforms as Defence Minister. A strong advocate for gender equality, inclusiveness, and LGBTQIA+ rights, Anand is recognized for her leadership and commitment to a clean and green transport sector. If chosen, she would break new ground in Canada's political history.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation has sent shockwaves across the political landscape. In this exclusive interview with ANI, a top Canadian journalist decodes its implications for Canada’s future, domestic politics, and the country’s relationship with India. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!

Justin Trudeau's resignation marks the end of his nine-year tenure as Canada's Prime Minister. Facing increasing dissent within his party and amidst a growing surge in support for the opposition Conservative Party, Trudeau announced he would step down once a successor was appointed. He prorogued Parliament until March 24, giving his party 90 days to find a new leader. During his farewell speech, Trudeau expressed regret over Canada's electoral system, suggesting reforms to allow voters to rank second and third choices. Trudeau’s leadership faced growing pressure, with his government surviving a no-confidence vote and a policy clash that led to the resignation of his finance minister. The Canadian economy, particularly the dollar, had struggled under his leadership, but has begun to recover since the announcement of his resignation. The country faces a transitional period ahead of upcoming elections later this year.

Donald Trump once again mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, referring to him as “Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada” on his social media platform, Truth Social. This comment follows Trump's earlier remark about making Canada the 51st US state. The jibe came after a dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, where they discussed potential tariffs. Trudeau had previously warned that Trump's 25% tariff threat would raise prices for Americans and stated Canada would retaliate. Speaking at a Halifax event, Trudeau acknowledged that dealing with Trump would be more challenging this time, given Trump’s clearer agenda.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that relations with Canada remain "challenging" due to Canada's support for secessionist elements promoting an anti-India agenda. India has repeatedly urged Canada to take action against individuals involved in activities that threaten India's sovereignty, such as glorifying assassinations, issuing threats to Indian leaders, and supporting the balkanization of India. Tensions escalated after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, which Canada linked to India, a claim India denied. Despite the strained ties, India prioritizes the safety of its nationals in Canada and works with Canadian authorities to address issues promptly.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau strongly condemned the violence at Friday night's (November 22) anti-NATO protest in Montreal, describing the demonstrators' actions as "appalling."

A Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, was attacked by Khalistani extremists, sparking outrage among Indo-Canadians. Canadian MP Chandra Arya condemned the attack, declaring that a "red line" has been crossed, highlighting the growing threat of Khalistani extremism. A video showed a violent mob attacking devotees, including women and children. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the incident, affirming every Canadian's right to practice their faith safely and thanking Peel Regional Police for their prompt response. Similar attacks on Hindu temples in Canada have increased, raising concerns over a troubling trend of religious intolerance.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged that he had only "intelligence and no hard evidentiary proof" regarding the alleged involvement of Indian government agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman remarked that Trudeau's recent downplaying of evidence against India is seen as a significant victory for the Indian narrative. Bordman stated, "This is a pretty big win for the Indian narrative right now... From the Canadian perspective, we had gone pretty hard... We had named the Indian High Commission." He noted that the core issue remains unresolved: whether Nijjar was a Khalistani terrorist or a community activist. Bordman further indicated that Trudeau’s government might face a significant setback in upcoming polls, suggesting that the ongoing scandals, including the Indian issue, could fade into the background. He concluded that without hard evidence, India's position remains robust, questioning the likelihood of any international repercussions.

India-Canada relations have reached a new low, fuelled by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations that India was involved in the June 2023 killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar in British Columbia. The Indian government dismissed the allegations as "absurd" and politically motivated, accusing Trudeau of pandering to vote bank politics. Canada has since declared the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats as ‘persons of interest’ in an investigation but has failed to provide any evidence to support its claims. Trudeau has sought international support, discussing the issue with UK PM Keir Starmer, but tensions remain high.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that he sensed a change in India’s tone with Ottawa after the United States warned New Delhi about its involvement in a thwarted plot to kill a Sikh separatist leader on US soil. “We don’t want to be in a situation of having a fight with India right now over this. We want to be working on that trade deal. We want to be advancing the Indo-Pacific strategy,” Trudeau said in an interview with the CBC. Watch to know what he said!

Canada's opposition and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of being incompetent amid worsening diplomatic relations with India. Speaking to Namaster Radio Toronto, Poilievre said that he would "improve relationship with the world's largest democracy", if he becomes the PM. Watch to know more!

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called the Canadian parliament’s standing ovations to honour a Ukrainian war veteran, who served in Nazi Waffen SS units “disgusting”, and said it showed Moscow was right to “denazify” Ukraine. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month formally apologised after the speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, Anthony Rota, praised 98-year-old ex-soldier Yaroslav Hunka in the chamber while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was present. Rota said he had made a mistake and resigned. Watch to know what Putin said!

Canada's recent accusation of India’s involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has brought the “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance into the spotlight. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance, which includes the US, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, is closely monitoring the developments. Canada’s request for a joint denouncement of Nijjar’s murder was met with reluctance by the Five Eyes alliance. What is the ‘Five Eyes’ Intelligence Alliance? Watch to find out!

The Ministry of External Affairs on September 21 responded strongly to the allegations levelled by Canada on India’s link in Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that, “Canada is gaining the reputation as a safe haven for terrorists, extremists.” He also added that the allegations are politically driven. The tension between the two nations escalated when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the assassination of Khalistani leader Nijjar in Surrey in June this year. #Canada #IndiaCanada #JustinTrudeau

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau levelled serious allegations against New Delhi over the death of Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar, that took place in June 2023. India has rejected these claims, calling them “absurd” and “unsubstantiated”.

A spate of high-profile splits have flooded the internet in recent times and the latest is Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s divorce from wife Sophie Trudeau after 18 years of marriage. According to data from the World of Statistics, divorce has become a stubborn global issue. While calling it quits with the partner is tragic, it can also make a dent in the pocket as well. So, here are some of the most expensive divorces.

The man, whom former US President Barack Obama privately anointed as the successor in global diplomacy, barely survived a blackface scandal

US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on import of steel from Canada and another 15 per cent on aluminium using the "national security interest" provisions of the existing American laws.