Harper urges Canada-India rapprochement, omitting Nijjar probe
Monday, June 2, 2025, 12:20 pm
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has called for improved Canada-India relations while conspicuously sidestepping questions surrounding the murder probe linked to Hardeep Singh Nijjar. His remarks suggest a deliberate focus on diplomatic renewal despite the unresolved controversy.
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Le pays est un partenaire économique indispensable, a-t-il affirmé, sans évoquer l’enquête sur l’ingérence indienne.
The former prime minister did not mention India’s alleged role in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says it’s time for Canada to move past its dispute with India because the country is an indispensable partner in a volatile world. Harper made the comments this past Saturday at an event in Brampton, Ont., where he accepted an award from a group that…
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Stephen Harper says it's time for Canada to move past its dispute with India because the country is an indispensable partner in a volatile world.
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