Although polls indicate the Liberals will lose badly to the official opposition right-of-centre Conservatives in the next election amid unhappiness over inflation and a housing crisis, Trudeau and his closest aides say he is going nowhere and has time to help the party recover.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is under heavy pressure due to the high cost of living and a housing crisis fuelled by a spike in the arrival of international students and workers. He had recently announced a major cut in temporary foreign workers, sparking mass protests.
The Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, said they would bring a confidence vote against Trudeau over a promised increase in federal carbon tax. This comes as Trudeau, 52, faces increasing unhappiness from voters over rising prices and a nationwide housing crisis.
Trudeau's Liberal Party suffered a major setback as they lost a special election in Montreal, their second defeat in three months after they were trumped in Toronto. The defeats have raised questions on Trudeau's leadership ahead of the 2025 general election they are predicted to lose badly.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been handed his second byelection upset in recent months, as the Bloc Quebecois has just won LaSalle-Emard-Verdun, Que., a longtime Liberal seat in Montreal.
This came after Jagmeet Singh's NDP unexpectedly withdrew from a supply-and-confidence agreement with Trudeau's Liberal government earlier this month. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on Singh to support the no-confidence motion against Trudeau.
Jagmeet Singh's New Democratic Party (NDP) had helped Trudeau's Liberal Party form the government after the 2021 election, which is why the Canadian PM was lenient on Khalistani voices. Singh's withdrawal leaves Trudeau at the risk of a government collapse ahead of the 2025 elections.
Although several videos of the firing went viral on social media, Canadian authorities are currently investigating the truth behind the firing incident.
Canada is currently experiencing nationwide protests as over 70,000 international student graduates face the threat of deportation due to recent federal policy changes. Many of these students, who came to Canada with hopes for a new life, now find their futures uncertain.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that the recurrent attacks on temples have become a disturbing trend, stating that these incidents were carried out with a discernible purpose, which is not hard to understand.
Canada: The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association stated that its members initiated a strike on Friday evening due to the airline's refusal to engage in negotiations with the union. According to AMFA, the lack of willingness from the airline to negotiate left the union with no choice.
Trudeau's Liberal Party lost a special election in the Toronto-St Paul's district, a stronghold of his party for more than three decades. The loss is expected to sting Trudeau as he goes for a general election next year where his party is expected to lose badly to the Conservatives.
1985 Kanishka air bombing: The High Commission of India in Ottawa strongly criticised Canada, labelling it "unfortunate" that acts of terrorism are sometimes tolerated as routine occurrences.
The appeals panel determined that by relying on confidential security information, the minister "had justifiable cause to suspect that the appellants intended to travel by air to engage in a terrorism offence."
The Canadian Parliament observed silence on Tuesday in remembrance and honour of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar-- a wanted criminal in India. This came despite India lodged a strong response to it.
In response to the Canadian parliament's moment of silence for Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver has announced a memorial service to honour the 329 victims of the Khalistani bombing of Air India Kanishka flight in 1985, sending a poignant message.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his view that there is a fresh opportunity to engage with India following the reelection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term.
Amidst severe strain in bilateral ties, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that there was a commitment to work together with India to deal with some “very important issues” after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he was looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders at the G7 Summit on Friday to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future.
David Vigneault, the head of Canada's intelligence agency, made discreet visits to India in February and March. His purpose was to brief Indian officials on the case involving the assassination of Khalistani Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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