Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s credibility has taken a major hit as a report by Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission has failed to establish any definitive link between India and the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This finding directly contradicts Trudeau’s dramatic allegations from September 2023, when he claimed to possess “credible evidence” of Indian involvement in Nijjar’s killing in British Columbia.
The 123-page report, released on January 28, exposes Trudeau’s reckless diplomacy and the glaring lack of proof behind his claims, which triggered a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada. Despite months of media hysteria and political grandstanding, the commission admitted that “no definitive link to a foreign state could be proven”, effectively discrediting Trudeau’s accusations and exposing his politically motivated smear campaign against India.
The highly anticipated report, titled Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. In it, Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue stated that disinformation is often used as a “retaliatory tactic” by foreign states to counter decisions that are against their interests. However, the report itself admitted, “no definitive link to a foreign state could be proven” regarding Nijjar’s assassination.
Despite the lack of evidence, the report absurdly suggested that India might have engaged in a “disinformation campaign” following Trudeau’s baseless allegations. “This may have been the case with a disinformation campaign that followed the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding suspected Indian involvement in the killing of Nijjar (though again no definitive link to a foreign state could be proven),” the report stated.
India has strongly rejected the Canadian report’s insinuations, exposing Ottawa’s blatant hypocrisy and continuous interference in India’s internal affairs. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) delivered a scathing response, stating:
“We have seen a report about alleged activities concerning purported interference. It is, in fact, Canada which has been consistently interfering in India’s internal affairs. This has also created an environment for illegal migration and organised criminal activities. We reject the report’s insinuations regarding India and expect that the support system enabling illegal migration will not be further countenanced.”
New Delhi has consistently warned that Canada has become a safe haven for anti-India separatists and organised crime syndicates, allowing Khalistani extremists to flourish under the guise of “freedom of expression.” Canada, while crying foul about alleged foreign interference, has actively harbored elements involved in radicalisation and violence against India
The Canadian report claims that India was “the second most active country, after China, engaging in electoral foreign interference in Canada.” It even alleges that India “may have attempted to clandestinely provide financial aid to candidates during the 2021 poll.” However, it provides no concrete proof to substantiate these allegations.
Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission also accused India of attempting to influence the 800,000-strong Sikh diaspora in Canada, claiming that New Delhi promotes a “pro-India and anti-Khalistan narrative.” This bisarre accusation ignores the fact that Khalistani extremism, which has been thriving under Trudeau’s watch, is a major security concern for India.
The 123-page report touched upon the October 2024 expulsion of six Indian diplomats, labeling them as “agents” of a so-called “campaign of violence.” This followed Trudeau’s allegations and Canada’s decision to expel Indian diplomats. In response, India took strong retaliatory action, expelling six Canadian diplomats and summoning Canada’s Chargé d’Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, to express its outrage over the “baseless targeting” of Indian officials.
New Delhi has consistently accused Canada of harboring pro-Khalistani extremists and allowing them to openly advocate separatism and violence against India. The MEA has pointed out how Canada has been actively facilitating illegal migration and allowing organised crime to flourish, posing a serious risk to India’s national security.
On November 20, India firmly dismissed Canadian media reports that continued to link it to Nijjar’s killing, branding them as propaganda that should be rejected with the “contempt they deserve.” The MEA reiterated that these baseless claims only serve to “further damage already strained ties” between the two nations.
While Canada continues to shield pro-Khalistan extremists and engage in selective outrage over “foreign interference,” it has failed to address its own role in interfering in India’s internal affairs. The Foreign Interference Commission’s report, rather than validating Trudeau’s claims, has effectively dismantled his narrative, leaving him with no credible justification for his reckless accusations against India.
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