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Canadian government expels six Indian diplomats after investigation

Canadian government expels six Indian diplomats after investigation

Canadian and Indian diplomatic relations are at an impasse. On Oct. 14, 2024, the Canadian government expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, according to the Associated Press. This came after an investigation into the June 2023 killing of a Sikh activist that led to the uncovering of evidence of other possible crimes committed by agents of the Indian government. The Indian government has denied the accusations and has expelled six Canadian diplomats, including the high commissioner.

Canadian government demands millions of dollars from maple syrup thief

Beginning in 2011, in Quebec, Canada, a group led by Richard Vallières stole over 9,500 barrels of maple syrup from the maple syrup reserves held by the Federation of Maple Syrup Producers, according to The Guardian. The Federation encompasses almost 7,000 different maple syrup producers accounting for almost 80 percent of the world’s supply of maple syrup. In March 2022, Vallières’ trial concluded with a settlement to the Canadian government.

Trudeau embroiled in ongoing blackface scandal

After a 2001 picture of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in brownface makeup was released last week, two other similarly controversial pictures have also caught widespread media attention. With just under a month until the Canadian election in which Trudeau is seeking reelection, this scandal demonstrates the country’s often hidden politics and tensions.

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