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Bonus: Canada’s UN Ambassador on Assassination Allegations Against India
Sep 25, 2023
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of 'credible allegations' that the Indian government was involved in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh activist sparks outrage and strains Canada-India relations. The podcast explores the impact of the allegations, the complexities of the Canada-India relationship, and the potential political and diplomatic implications of the accusation. The hosts also discuss the surprising nature of Trudeau's statement and speculate on its effects on Canada's relationships with its Five Eyes allies.
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- The assassination allegations made by Canada against India have created a difficult dilemma, raising the question of whether human rights should take precedence over geopolitics.
- The response and level of cooperation from the Indian government in the investigation of the murder will greatly impact the future of diplomatic relations between Canada and India.
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Investigation into Murder Allegations
During the annual UN General Assembly, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the government was investigating allegations that the murder of a Canadian citizen may have involved agents of the Indian government. The announcement met with outrage from India, with the allegations being dismissed as absurd. The situation has created a tricky dilemma for Canada and its allies, forcing them to consider whether human rights and values should outweigh geopolitics and pragmatism.
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