Canada’s opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has found himself at the center of a Diwali controversy after reports emerged of a cancelled celebration at Parliament Hill. While his office insists the event is still happening, Indo-Canadian community leaders express their disappointment and point to systemic racism and discrimination. This article delves into the controversy, examining both sides and exploring the broader implications.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under fire from the Opposition, who are criticizing his handling of the housing and immigration crises. The Opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has accused Trudeau of being unable to fix problems he created, while 24 Liberal MPs have called for Trudeau’s resignation before the next election.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared he won’t step down as Liberal leader, even if his party loses the crucial Montreal by-election on Monday. This comes amidst pressure on his leadership, fueled by recent electoral setbacks. Trudeau criticized his Conservative opponent, Pierre Poilievre, while emphasizing his commitment to leading the fight against those who he believes threaten the nation’s well-being.
In a heated exchange, Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative party, was ejected from the House of Commons for labeling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a ‘wacko.’ The incident highlights the escalating tensions between the two figures ahead of the 2025 elections. Despite the Speaker’s order to withdraw, Poilievre maintained his stance outside the chamber, sparking condemnation from Liberal members and Trudeau himself.
Thousands gathered in Toronto for the Khalsa Day Celebrations, where loud pro-Khalistan slogans were chanted in the presence of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre. This comes amidst rising anti-India sentiment in Canada. Trudeau addressed the Sikh community, emphasizing Canada’s commitment to protecting their rights and combating hatred and discrimination. The incident highlights the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada following the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an alleged terrorist designated by India.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has visited an anti-carbon tax protest camp, where he accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of lying about the tax. Trudeau has accused Poilievre of welcoming the support of conspiracy theorists and extremists, after Poilievre was seen with protesters waving flags with the Diagolon symbol, which is linked to an extremist group. Poilievre’s team has denied following the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who has endorsed Poilievre. The NDP leader has accused Poilievre of deliberately dividing Canadians with his language and support for extremist groups.
