AsiaAsia PacificCanadaCanada governmentGeneral NewsGovernment surveillanceIndia governmentWorld News US Envoy Confirms ‘Five Eyes’ Intelligence Aided Canada in Linking India to Assassination of Sikh Activist by Lucas Garcia September 24, 2023 written by Lucas Garcia September 24, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 42 The U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Cohen, has disclosed that intelligence furnished by the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence-sharing consortium was instrumental in guiding Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s public accusations against the Indian government over their alleged involvement in the assassination of a Sikh Canadian national. Cohen’s statements were partially aired late on Friday by Canadian CTV News, which also indicated that the full interview with the U.S. envoy would be broadcast on Sunday. The network did not divulge any additional specifics about the nature of the intelligence that was shared. An unnamed Canadian official revealed to The Big Big News on the preceding Thursday that the allegation against India was based on close monitoring of Indian diplomats in Canada. The intelligence was also supplemented by a significant allied nation, though the official did not identify which country had provided this supporting information. The ‘Five Eyes’ alliance consists of five member countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Table of Contents Further Strains in Canada-India RelationsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Canada-India RelationsWhat is the source of the information linking India to the assassination of a Sikh Canadian?Who are the members of the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance?What has been the impact on Canada-India diplomatic relations following these allegations?What was the public reaction of the Indian government to the allegations?What evidence has Canada presented to support these allegations?Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar?Where and when did the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar take place?More about Canada-India Relations Further Strains in Canada-India Relations The diplomatic relations between Canada and India have deteriorated significantly, reaching a nadir in recent times when Prime Minister Trudeau expressed that there were “credible allegations” implicating India in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a 45-year-old Sikh separatist, in a suburb of Vancouver in June. In response to these accusations, both nations have expelled key diplomats. India has vociferously rejected these claims as “absurd,” and has further retaliated by ceasing the issuance of visas to Canadian nationals, along with a request for Canada to downsize its diplomatic corps in India. Up to this point, the Canadian government has not released any public evidence to substantiate the claims made by Prime Minister Trudeau. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a plumbing professional born in India who later gained Canadian citizenship in 2007, was a wanted individual in India for several years prior to his assassination this June outside a temple in Surrey, a Vancouver suburb. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Canada-India Relations What is the source of the information linking India to the assassination of a Sikh Canadian? The source of this information is intelligence shared by the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance, as disclosed by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Cohen. Who are the members of the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance? The ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence-sharing alliance is comprised of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. What has been the impact on Canada-India diplomatic relations following these allegations? The diplomatic relations between Canada and India have reached a historically low point, with both countries expelling key diplomats. India has also ceased issuing visas to Canadian nationals and requested Canada to reduce its diplomatic staff in India. What was the public reaction of the Indian government to the allegations? The Indian government has rejected the allegations as “absurd” and has not only expelled diplomats but also stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens. What evidence has Canada presented to support these allegations? As of the available information, the Canadian government has not released any public evidence to substantiate the claims made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar? Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a 45-year-old Sikh separatist and a plumbing professional. He was born in India and became a Canadian citizen in 2007. He had been wanted by the Indian government for several years prior to his assassination. Where and when did the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar take place? The assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar occurred in June, outside a temple in Surrey, a suburb of Vancouver. 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With a keen eye for market analysis and a knack for spotting investment prospects, he keeps investors informed and ahead of the curve. previous post India’s Geopolitical Momentum Stumbles as It Faces a Diplomatic Quagmire at the United Nations next post Heightened India-Canada Diplomatic Strains Expose the Multifaceted Landscape of Sikh Activism Abroad You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 5 comments JohnDoe123 September 25, 2023 - 1:09 pm Wow, this is really heating up. Didn’t expect Canada and India to be at odds like this. Makes ya wonder what info they actually have, ya know? Reply CivicMinded September 25, 2023 - 1:12 pm Sad news about Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The guy was already a target for years, and now his death is causing international problems. Reply PolicyNerd September 25, 2023 - 2:59 pm If Canada doesn’t show evidence soon, they’re going to be in hot water diplomatically. You can’t just make claims like that and expect countries to take it lightly. Reply TechGuru September 25, 2023 - 5:50 pm five eyes alliance at work again. Kinda curious how deep this goes into surveillance stuff. I mean they must’ve had some solid evidence to accuse a country like India. Reply GlobalWatcher September 25, 2023 - 6:48 pm So where’s the evidence? easy to make allegations but I wanna see proof. This could seriously affect Canada-India relations for years. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
