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Trumpian theatrics
What ought to have been a crucial summit on international trade has had an ugly conclusion. The G7 meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, has failed. And this is quite the most charitable construct that can be placed upon the remarkable fizzle at the high table. More accurately, Donald Trump was at his acerbic worst ~ “We’re …
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June 12, 2018 -
Trudeau stands by government official floating ‘Atwal’ theory
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing by a senior government official who floated the theory that “rogue political factions” in the Indian establishment “orchestrated” the embarrassing invitation of a convicted Khalistani separatist to a formal dinner in India to make the Canadian government appear sympathetic to Sikh extremism, the media reported. The Opposition hit …
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February 28, 2018 -
Convicted Khalistani activist Jaspal Atwal no longer in MHA blacklist
Jaspal Atwal, a convicted Khalistani terrorist, no longer figures in the Home Ministry’s blacklist of Sikh extremists, officials said. Earlier on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had courted a controversy after the Canadian High Commission had sent an invitation for dinner with him to Atwal. The invitation was later rescinded following the controversy. The …
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February 22, 2018 -
Canadian PM arrives; defence, counter-terrorism on agenda
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived here on Saturday on a week-long State visit to India aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations in key areas such as trade, counter-terrorism, energy, education, infrastructure and development. The Canadian leader, who is accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by senior Canadian and …
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February 17, 2018 -
Canada makes its national anthem gender-neutral
The national anthem of Canada is gender neutral. Canada’s Senate has passed a Bill to make the country’s national anthem gender-neutral. The original version of the national anthem has a line which says, O “Canada! / Our home and native land! / True patriot love in all thy sons command.” With the new Bill, the …
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February 3, 2018 -
Justin Trudeau delivers formal apology to LGBTQ Canadians
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has delivered a formal and historic apology in the House of Commons to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit Canadians (LGBTQ2) oppressed and discriminated by past federal legislation, policies and practices. Speaking to a packed and emotional chamber, Trudeau said on Tuesday “it is our collective shame that Canadians …
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November 29, 2017 -
Trudeau thanks allies for Canadian family’s rescue
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his gratitude to his nation’s allies for their help in rescuing a native family from the Taliban who held them hostage since 2012 . Trudeau, who is currently in Mexico, told reporters that he would like to thank Canada’s allies and friends for their work in achieving “a …
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October 13, 2017 -
Meghan makes first official outing with Prince Harry
Actress Meghan Markle made her first official outing with Prince Harry here for Invictus Games. Invictus Games is an international Paralympic-style multi-sport event, created by Prince Harry, in which wounded, injured or sick military personnel and their associated veterans take part in sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball and indoor rowing. The couple did not …
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September 24, 2017 -
Canadian PM concerned over Rohingya crisis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed concern over the attacks on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar and urged the country’s leadership to end the violence. Trudeau made the observations during a telephonic call to Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Trudeau stressed Suu Kyi’s importance as a moral and political leader in …
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September 14, 2017 -
US will deal with North Korea ‘very strongly’, says Trump
President Donald Trump is vowing to deal with North Korea "very strongly" after the country's latest missile test. The weekend test has been seen as an implicit challenge to Trump, who has vowed to take a tough line on North Korea. Trump says at a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …
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February 13, 2017 -
Quebec mosque shooting: 6 killed, Trudeau condemns ‘terrorist attack’
Six people died and eight were injured after gunmen opened fire at a Quebec City mosque, a shooting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned on Monday as a "terrorist attack." Police spokeswoman Christine Coulombe told journalists that two suspects were arrested following the attack, that police were also treating as an act of terrorism. Trudeau …
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January 30, 2017 -
‘Canada-Cuba ties to remain unchanged despite Trump’s win’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reassured his hosts in Havana that the election of Donald Trump as US president won't change his country's close ties to the Caribbean island.
November 17, 2016 -
‘Canada-Cuba ties to remain unchanged despite Trump’s win’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reassured his hosts in Havana that the election of Donald Trump as US president won't change his country's close ties to the Caribbean island.
November 17, 2016