Canadian Officials Leak Information on India’s Alleged Involvement in Activist’s Death
In Washington DC, top Canadian officials have admitted to leaking details about India’s foreign interference to The Washington Post, without informing Canadians. This comes amid tensions between Canada and India, following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusation of India’s involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist.
Details of the Leak
Nathalie Drouin, Trudeau’s national security and intelligence adviser, confirmed she leaked information about India’s alleged role in murder and coercion to The Washington Post. She stated that no classified intelligence was shared and that the leak was part of a communications strategy to present Canada’s side in the foreign interference dispute with India.
Reactions and Criticism
The leak has been criticized by opposition members, including Conservative MP Raquel Dancho, who questioned why the information was not shared with Canadians. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme explained that the information was withheld to protect ongoing investigations.
Background and Ongoing Investigations
The tensions between Canada and India escalated after Trudeau’s allegations in Parliament about India’s involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh activist. India has denied these allegations, calling them “absurd” and “motivated.” The National Investigation Agency in India is investigating related cases involving designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu.
Doubts Revealed
Canadian Officials -: These are people who work for the Canadian government, like police officers or politicians, who help run the country.
Leak Information -: This means sharing secret or private information with others, especially with the public or media, without permission.
India’s Alleged Involvement -: This means that some people think India might have been involved in something bad, but it hasn’t been proven yet.
Activist -: An activist is a person who works to bring about social or political change, often by speaking out or organizing events.
Nathalie Drouin -: She is an adviser to Justin Trudeau, who is the Prime Minister of Canada. Advisers help leaders make important decisions.
Trudeau -: Justin Trudeau is the Prime Minister of Canada, which means he is the leader of the Canadian government.
Foreign Interference -: This is when one country tries to influence or get involved in the affairs of another country, often in a way that is not welcome.
RCMP Commissioner -: The RCMP is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which is like the police force for all of Canada. The Commissioner is the person in charge of the RCMP.
Mike Duheme -: He is the Commissioner of the RCMP, meaning he is the top leader of the Canadian police force.
Tensions -: This means there is stress or strain between two groups or countries, often because they disagree or are upset with each other.
