Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation are expected to depart on Tuesday afternoon as the technical issue with his aircraft has been resolved, authorities said. Mohammad Hussain, Press Secretary of Canada’s Prime Minister’s Office, confirmed the development to ANI. “The technical issue with the plane has been resolved. The plane […]
Justin Trudeau announces handgun freeze in new gun control proposal
Following recent mass shootings in the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a proposed freeze on handgun ownership in Canada that would effectively ban their importation and sale. This new regulation comes in the backdrop of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead. […]
China accuses Justin Trudeau govt of ‘double standards’ in depiction of Hong Kong, Ottawa protests
Accusing the Justin Trudeau government of “double standards” China has slammed Ottawa for the way the Freedom Convoy in Canada was portrayed in comparison with the protests in Hong Kong. This comes as the trucker protests in Ottawa were quelled using emergency powers what the government termed an “occupation” and “blockade” of the nation’s capital that presented a “threat to […]
Canadian Civil Liberties Association takes Justin Trudeau govt to court for invoking Emergency Act
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), a non-profit organization, initiated legal proceedings against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau government over its decision to invoke the Emergencies Act following mass protests against mandatory vaccinations, according to CCLA representatives, who held a presser on Thursday. “The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has spoken out loudly against this declaration and today we have our own […]
Justin Trudeau briefs Opposition on Trucker protests, call for end of ‘illegal acts’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday called for an end to blockades caused by the “Freedom Convoy 2022” protest as he briefed the leaders of the opposition parties on the current situation prevailing in the country. The protests began at the end of January as a rally of truckers against the vaccine mandate for Canadian […]
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau tests positive for Covid-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 as the country sees a continuing rise in the Omicron variant and is also faced with trucker protests against coronavirus restrictions, reported CNN News. Taking to Twitter, Trudeau said on Monday, “This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m feeling fine — and I’ll […]
Justin Trudeau set to become Canada PM for historic third time after Liberals win polls
Justin Trudeau is poised for a third term as Canada’s prime minister reported Canadian broadcasters who projected a win for his Liberal Party in Monday’s elections. Trudeau, who was in power from 2015 has now won three general elections in less than six years. According to New York Times, many voters are still in […]
Justin Trudeau softens stand, but bilateral ties have already taken a blow
As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his support for the “peaceful protests” in India over the farm laws but tried to soften his stance, the damage-control exercise may have come too late as Indo-Canadian groups have expressed their disappointment over the harm caused to bilateral ties. During his daily […]
Police video of aboriginal chief arrest shocking, says Canadian PM Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that black and indigenous people in Canada do not feel safe around police after a police dashcam video emerged of the violent arrest of a Canadian aboriginal chief. The arrest has received attention in Canada as a backlash against racism grows worldwide in […]
Canadian PM Trudeau defends decision to attend protest amid Covid-19 curbs
Amid criticism from opposition leaders, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has defended his presence at a ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest despite warning Canadians to avoid large gatherings and supporting restrictions on mass events across the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Opposition leaders accused Trudeau of ‘hypocrisy’. Trudeau took a […]
Justin Trudeau urges Iran to send downed jetliner’s black boxes to France
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged Iran to hand over black boxes from last week’s downed airliner to France, saying it has one of the few laboratories capable of properly examining them. “Iran does not have the level of technical expertise and mostly the equipment necessary to be […]
Justin Trudeau’s victory sparks calls for ‘Wexit’ in Canada
The growing calls for Wexit are threatening to overshadow the second term of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Wexit or Western Exit, drawn from the term Brexit – the withdrawal of Britain from the EU, refers to the growing demand in provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan for separation from Canada. […]