Canada's House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota has apologized after recognizing 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who had fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II, during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rota had called Hunka a “hero” and he was given a standing ovation by Canadian lawmakers. The incident has caused controversy in Canada, with Rota expressing regret for his decision and raising questions about how much research is done on those who are recognized in the House of Commons.
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The United States has expressed deep concern over allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was involved in the June 18 murder of Sikh activist and leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for both Canada and India to work together to investigate the possible involvement of New Delhi agents in the murder, and the Indian government has denied the allegations. The U.S. is also calling for a full and transparent investigation into the matter.
Canada and India have experienced a sharp decline in relations this week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader. India responded by suspending visa processing services in Canada, leading to a diplomatic tit-for-tat between the two countries. The incident has created tension between the two countries, which have had close ties since the 1990s, and has raised questions about the future of the relationship.
Canada and India have been in a diplomatic dispute after Canada accused India of being involved in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. In response, India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs. Canada had also expelled a top Indian diplomat. Both countries have accused each other of interfering in their internal affairs and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that intelligence agencies are looking into possible links between agents of the Indian government and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland. Trudeau has stated that the government is taking the allegations seriously and is in contact with the Indian government to ensure justice is served. He also urged anyone with information to come forward, and said the government will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action.
Post-tropical cyclone Lee brought strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm surge to parts of New England and southeastern Canada this weekend, resulting in one death in Searsport, Maine. The storm had maximum sustained wind speeds of 70 miles per hour when it made landfall in Nova Scotia, just a few miles short of the threshold necessary for a Category 1 hurricane. The storm is now weakening and officials have withdrawn some warnings, expecting it to disappear early this week.
Residents of Bar Harbor, Maine are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Lee, which is expected to bring tropical storm conditions and flooding to parts of coastal New England. The storm is projected to be 400 miles wide with tropical-storm-force winds, creating worries of power outages in Maine. Utility workers from as far away as Tennessee have begun taking up positions in preparation for the storm, and residents are urged to take all necessary precautions to protect their property and stay safe.
Residents of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories are evacuating their homes as a wildfire moves closer to the city of 20,000. Thousands have fled, driving hundreds of kilometers to safety or waiting in long lines for emergency flights. The wildfire season in Canada has been the worst on record, with 8,000 wildfires burning over 4.6 million hectares of land. The government has deployed military personnel and aircraft to help fight the fires and has asked for international help.