Internal pressure is mounting for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation, with 24 Liberal MPs reportedly signing an agreement calling for him to step down by October 28. During a three-hour caucus meeting on Wednesday, about 20 MPs urged Trudeau to resign before the next election. The crisis deepened following strained India-Canada relations over Trudeau’s allegations about India’s involvement in Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.READ FULL
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Canada recently blocked weapons sales to Israel: FM
Canada has suspended approximately 30 arms export permits to Israel, including a deal involving a US company’s Canadian subsidiary. This follows a January ban on new weapons sales that could be used in Gaza. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly ordered a review of all Canadian weapons contracts with Israel and other countries. The government is in contact with General Dynamics about this issue. Israel has historically been a top receiver of Canadian arms exports, with shipments worth Can$21 million in 2022.READ FULL