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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ledevoir.com / Stephen Harper demande au Canada de réparer sa relation avec l’Inde

Le pays est un partenaire économique indispensable, a-t-il affirmé, sans évoquer l’enquête sur l’ingérence indienne.

theglobeandmail.com / Stephen Harper calls on Canada to mend ties with India

The former prime minister did not mention India’s alleged role in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar

citynews.ca / Former PM Harper calls for renewed ties with India, does not mention murder probe

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…

thestar.com / Former PM Harper calls for renewed ties with India, does not mention murder probe

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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