An independent commission in Canada, tasked with investigating foreign interference, has requested information from the Trudeau government concerning alleged meddling by India in Canadian elections. This move could further strain relations between Ottawa and New Delhi.
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00:00 In a significant turn of events, an independent commission in Canada tasked with investigating
00:09 foreign interference has requested information from the Trudeau government concerning alleged
00:14 meddling by India in Canadian elections.
00:18 This move could further strain relations between Ottawa and New Delhi.
00:22 The commission was established by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in September of
00:26 2023.
00:27 It is conducting a public inquiry into foreign influence in Canadian affairs.
00:32 This comes after reports emerged of supposed Chinese attempts to sway Canadian elections,
00:37 despite Beijing consistently denying any interference.
00:41 The commission, led by Quebec judge Marie-Josée Hogue, issued a statement on Wednesday revealing
00:46 that it has formally requested documents from the Canadian government related to alleged
00:51 interference by India in the 2019 and 2021 elections.
00:56 The statement read, "The Commission will also examine the flow of information within the
01:00 federal government, assess the actions taken in response, and evaluate the federal government's
01:05 capacity to detect, deter and counter foreign interference."
01:09 It further mentioned that recommendations will be made based on the findings.
01:13 The commission is expected to release an interim report by May 3 and a final report by the
01:18 end of this year.
01:20 Its mandate includes investigating alleged foreign interference not only from India but
01:24 also from China, Russia and other nations.
01:27 Diplomatic relations between India and Canada have been strained in recent months, primarily
01:32 due to allegations from Canada linking Indian agents to the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep
01:38 Singh Nijjar in British Columbia in 2023.
01:41 India has firmly rejected these accusations and as of now, Canadian authorities have not
01:46 pressed charges in connection with the murder.
01:49 As tensions escalate, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa has not yet responded to requests
01:53 for comments on the latest development.
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