In the 2021 election, Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), secured 25 seats. Subsequently, Justin Trudeau entered into an agreement with Jagmeet Singh, leading to the formation of a government supported by 25 NDP members (Total seats to 182). Under this arrangement, Trudeau s Liberals pledged their support to the left-leaning NDP on various issues.
A diplomatic dispute between Canada and India over a Sikh leader s killing could impact their growing economic ties. India is a major source of foreign students in Canada, and Canadian pension funds have invested billions in Indian ventures, including renewable energy, infrastructure, and banks.
Justin Trudeau’s father, Pierre Trudeau, had refused the extradition request of Khalistani terrorist Talwinder Singh Parmar in 1982. The Indian government under then-PM Indira Gandhi had sought the extradition of Parmar, who was accused of killing police officers in India. However, the Pierre Trudeau-led government declined the request.