Bill C-63 specifically noted that anyone who commits an offence under any Act of Parliament where is motivated by hatred based on race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, would be considered an indictable offence. The penalty for such an offence can be as severe as life imprisonment.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the investigation into the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is "not limited" to the arrest of three Indian nationals and is ongoing.
Sharing the stage with the state's intellectuals and professionals for an interaction on his book 'Why Bharat Matters', Jaishankar said some people in Canada, with 'pro-Pakistan leanings', have organised themselves politically and taken the shape of an influential political lobby.
Canadian media house The Globe and Mail published an Opinion piece by Doug Saunders that is riddled with lies, fake news, and a brazen attempt at white-washing Khalistani terrorism.
At least one of the three accused in Nijjar killing that Canada government claims was at the behest of the Indian agencies harboured anti-Modi, pro-Khalistan sentiments.
In a major breakthrough in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case, Canadian police have arrested three persons who are members of an alleged hit squad linked with Lawrence Bishnoi
Additionally, Canada's main Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre was also seen 'bending down' to the attendees, after hailing the Sikh community and cheering them, while pro-Khalistan slogans continued to be raised.
Recently released repport report by Canadian government read, "Budget 2024 announces that the government is exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages. This could include changes in the tax treatment of these products or a new regulatory sandbox for financial service providers while ensuring adequate consumer protections are in place."
Dbrand's statement drew criticism on X, with some pointing out the racial connotations. Despite the criticism, the accessories firm refused to apologize or eliminate the post. The post has received more than 9 million views on X.