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'Silent On China, Accuses India Without Sharing Facts': Canadian Leader Who Could Become The Next Prime Minister Slams Trudeau

Swarajya Staff

Sep 20, 2023, 12:17 PM | Updated 12:17 PM IST


Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come under fire for his allegations of Indian involvement in a terrorist's killing on Canadian soil.

These claims have ignited a storm of controversy, prompting strong and unequivocal responses from opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, who is currently positioned to potentially assume the role of Prime Minister if elections were held today.

Poilievre wasted no time in demanding transparency and accountability from Trudeau, accusing him of maintaining silence in the face of increasing Chinese interference in Canadian affairs while choosing to level accusations against India without substantiating these claims.

He accused Trudeau of being conspicuously inactive in addressing Chinese interference, even when Canadian citizens were unjustly detained in China.

Poilievre's remarks strongly suggested that Trudeau's actions against India may have been driven by domestic political considerations, specifically catering to his voter base.

"Pierre Poilievre, the fiery Conservative leader set on burning Justin Trudeau’s signature achievements to the ground, is the favorite to win the country’s next election," a recent article in Politico said.

When questioned about whether Canada should take further action beyond declaring a single Indian diplomat persona non grata, Poilievre reiterated the imperative need for Canadians to be fully informed about the facts behind the allegations.

He emphasized that Trudeau had failed to provide any concrete evidence to support his claims, noting that the Prime Minister had not divulged any more information privately than he had shared publicly.

Poilievre made it clear that Canadians were demanding a more comprehensive account of the situation.

Poilievre underscored the potential risks involved should Trudeau continue to withhold vital information or if the allegations against India were ultimately proven to be unsubstantiated.

The situation remains tense, and the demand for clarity and accountability from the Canadian government continues to grow.


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