Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48pm on 24 Oct 2023,Tuesday International
Pierre Poilievre, the head of Canada's Conservative Party and opposition leader, said that when he becomes Prime Minister he will restore ties with India strained under Justin Trudeau. Poilievre called Trudeau's conduct "incompetent" and "unprofessional", noting Canada now has disputes with most major powers. He said Canada needs a professional relationship with India as the world's largest democracy, able to hold each other accountable while maintaining mutual respect. Poilievre condemned vandalism of Hindu temples in Canada, saying perpetrators should face criminal charges. Ties between India and Canada deteriorated after Trudeau linked the Indian government to a Khalistani terrorist's murder, spurring the withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats from India.
