Vancouver Rundown Thursday September 21, 2023

Summary

Tensions have once again increased as India and Canada become entrenched in the diplomatic fallout from Justin Trudeau’s claim on Monday that the Modi government is behind this year’s assassination of a Sikh leader in Surrey. Our Immigration Minister says it’s safe to travel to Canada despite Wednesday’s warning from the Indian government. India’s External Affairs department warns of “growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence.” Ottawa has briefed officials from other foreign governments, including those in the U-S, about its belief that Hardeep Singh Nijjar was assassinated by those working for the Indian government.

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