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with new intelligence appearing to link the Indian state to a high-profile murder in British Columbia.Hardeep Singh Nijjar, president of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, was gunned down in the Surrey temple’s parking lot after evening prayers on June 18.

Canada and India has encountered a series of challenges that have raised concerns on both sides. In geopolitics and diplomacy, the K term has long been linked with Kashmir for India, but now another K — Khalistan — has arisen as very problematic, severing ties between India and Canada. A series of disturbing incidents have put a strain on what was once considered a relatively stable diplomatic relationship between the two nations, with a bilateral commercial relationship valued at a substantial $100 billion. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of participation in the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a statement vehemently condemned by New Delhi.

Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau during the G20 Summit revolved around Trudeau's concerns regarding the alleged involvement of Indian government agents in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist based in Canada, according to Michael Kugelman. The Director of the South Asia Institute at Wilson Center has said that Trudeau utilised the opportunity to discuss his concerns directly with PM Modi. Trudeau's visit to India had a broader agenda—participation in the G20 Summit.

Khalistani terrorist in British Columbia in June, the White House said on Monday. In an official statement, White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said, “We are deeply concerned about the allegations referenced by Prime Minister Trudeau earlier today." "We remain in regular contact with our Canadian partners. It is critical that Canada’s investigation proceed and the perpetrators be brought to justice," the statement added.

As the House of Commons reconvened on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau informed Parliament that there were “credible allegations” of a “potential link” between “agents of the government of India” and the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh leader who Trudeau described as a Canadian citizen.

Catch all the LIVE updates on Canada expels Indian diplomat here, Canada expels Indian diplomat LIVE: "India rejects allegations by Canada," MEA issues statement.Read more hereCanada expels Indian diplomat LIVE: "We have seen and reject the statement of the Canadian Prime Minister in their Parliament, as also the statement by their Foreign Minister. Allegations of Government of India's involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated...We are a democratic polity with a strong commitment to rule of law," the MEA said in an official statement.

critically injured with multiple bullet wounds inside a vehicle near the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on the night of June 18. Despite emergency medical efforts, Nijjar succumbed to his injuries at the scene, as confirmed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Initially, investigators from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took over the case.

Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat Monday as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called credible allegations that India's government may have had links to the assassination in Canada of a Sikh activist.Trudeau said in Parliament that Canadian intelligence agencies have been looking into the allegations after Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland known as Khalistan, was gunned down on June 18 outside a Sikh cultural center in Surrey, British Columbia. Trudeau told Parliament that he brought up the slaying with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 last week. He said he told Modi that any Indian government involvement would be unacceptable and that he asked for cooperation in the investigation. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said the head of Indian intelligence in Canada has been expelled as a consequence. «If proven true this would be a great violation of our sovereignty and of the most basic rule of how countries deal with each other,» Joly said.

Canada said on Monday it had credible information linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia in June and said it had expelled a senior Indian intelligence official. The announcement marks a significant worsening of bilateral ties at a time when India is already unhappy that Canadian authorities are not cracking down on Sikh protesters who want their own independent homeland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen was «an unacceptable violation of our sovereignty». Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was shot dead outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18. Nijjar supported a Sikh homeland in the form of an independent Khalistani state and was designated by India as a «terrorist» in July 2020, India's The Tribune newspaper said. «Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the government of India» and Nijjar's death, Trudeau said in an emergency statement to the House of Commons. «Canada has declared its deep concerns to the top intelligence and security officials of the Indian government. Last week at the G20 I brought them personally and directly to Prime Minister Modi in no uncertain terms.» The Indian high commission (embassy) in Ottawa did not respond to requests for comment. New Delhi said last week that Modi had conveyed strong concerns about protests in Canada against India to Trudeau. Canada has the highest population of Sikhs outside their home state of Punjab in India, and the country has been the site of many demonstrations that have irked India. Canada is home to one of the largest overseas communities of Indian

national security authorities have obtained “credible” intelligence suggesting “agents of the government of India” were behind the June murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader in B.C., Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.Trudeau disclosed the intelligence to the House of Commons Monday. He said he also raised it with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit in New Delhi earlier this month, and Canadian officials have been in contact with India’s government and intelligence agencies.“Canada is a rule of law,” Trudeau told the House of Commons.

affordability issues dogging Canadians.Champagne told reporters before question period Monday afternoon that it was an “historic day” to have the heads of Canada’s biggest grocers in one place, and said the roughly two-hour meeting between Ottawa and the executives had “difficult discussions” but a “constructive tone.”“The large grocers have accepted to work with the government of Canada,” Champagne said.“This is a step in the right direction. … this is just the beginning.

renewable energy, telecom, and defence among others. In June this year, during prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, India entered Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) alliance, a US-led alliance of 14 countries that aims to catalyze public and private investment in critical mineral supply chains globally.

Indian students who have been protesting against inflation and are experiencing a housing crisis. The protests started in the second week of September on the campus of Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario. However, three days later, the college administration and students reached an agreement, with the latter promising to take their requests for inexpensive housing into account, according to Indian Express reports.

The federal government’s efforts to gather Canadian grocery executives for a summit to tackle food inflation is “disingenuous” and unlikely to bear much fruit, analysts say.

Tina Hamlin, who runs a home decor company in Vancouver, was initially elated when she heard the federal government will allow small businesses an extra year to repay a loan given to them during the pandemic.

India and Canada have hit a new low as Canadian trade minister Mary Ng has 'postponed' a planned trade mission to Mumbai next month without giving any explanation. The move comes after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's not-so-happy trip to India for the G20 Summit this month that also involved an extended stay here due to a snag in his flight. Ng was to come to Mumbai on October 9 along with Canadian businesses for a five-day trip known as a 'Team Canada' trade mission to revive bilateral trade talks that are currently paused, review trade ties, and meet industry representatives. «At this time, we are postponing the upcoming trade mission to India,» a spokesperson for the minister said without giving a reason, as per a Reuters report. The relationship between Canada and India has been showing signs of strain in recent times with the Trudeau government taking limited steps to address India's concerns over anti-India activities in Canada. Last Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India's concerns to Trudeau following the G20 Summit here. Officials here said extremist elements in Canada are promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats, damaging diplomatic premises, and threatening the Indian community in Canada and their places of worship. They said the nexus of such forces with organised crime, drug syndicates and human trafficking should be a concern for Canada as well. Modi had told Trudeau that it is essential for the two countries to cooperate in dealing with such threats.

The federal government’s removal of GST for rentals in Canada is a welcome step to create more housing affordability but its impact on rents likely won’t be felt any time soon, experts told Global News.

The federal government will be extending the deadlines for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayments, but Restaurants Canada says it’s not enough for many struggling businesses.

Narendra Modiretained his top position as the world's most popular leader with an approval rating of 76 percent, according to a survey by US-based consultancy firm ‘Morning Consult’. In previous ratings too, PM Modi had topped the ranking. The 'Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker’ 76 percent of people approve of PM Modi’s leadership, while 18 percent disapprove of it and six percent did not give any opinion, ANI reported.

G20 summit in New Delhi. Shanti Cosentino, a spokesperson for the minister said, “At this time, we are postponing the upcoming trade mission to India", according to a report published by Reuters. PM Modi who held formal bilateral meetings with many world leaders during the G20 summit, snubbed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, allowing only a short, informal meeting on the sidelines five days ago.

NEW DELHI : The negotiations between India and Canada on the free trade agreement (FTA), which resumed after a decade, have come to a halt due to political concerns, said a senior government official on Friday. Without citing the Khalistan issue, which created differences between the two countries, the official said negotiations will resume once the “political issues" are resolved. The announcement comes after Canada recently said the negotiations were on hold.