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3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'One Step At A Time': Canada Foreign Minister Anita Anand Says India Ties Will Be Repaired
Last Updated: India-Canada ties hit an all-time low during Justin Trudeau's tenure after he accused India of being involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Days after her telephonic conversation with Dr S Jaishankar, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Thursday (local time) said that Ottawa looks forward to rebuilding its ruptured ties with New Delhi and it is taking 'one step at a time" in that direction, according to a report. Mentioning the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023 – the blame of which was brazenly put on India by then prime minister Justin Trudeau, leading to India-Canada ties hitting an all-time low – Anand said that while the investigation into the case is underway, the Mark Carney government aims to rebuild a partnership with the Modi government. The India-Canada ties suffered a major blow in September 2023, when Trudeau accused India of playing a role in the killing of the Khalistani terrorist, who was a Canadian citizen. He claimed that he had 'credible allegations" of the involvement of Indian government officials in Nijjar's death. India denied the baseless allegations. These tensions led to reciprocal expulsions of diplomats, a freeze on trade negotiations, among other steps. Around 20 months since this diplomatic fallout, the ambassador-level posts in each other's nations still remain vacant. Anand spoke to her Indian counterpart, Jaishankar, on Sunday and discussed 'strengthening Canada-India ties". When asked if she believed that the conversation would lead to the appointment of new high commissioners between the two countries, Anand said that they are taking 'one step at a time". 'We are certainly taking it one step at a time. As I mentioned, the rule of law will never be compromised, and there is an ongoing investigation regarding the case that you mentioned," she said in an interview, while referring to Nijjar's murder, The Globe And Mail reported. 'At the same time, we are looking forward to continuing to build this partnership, and we're looking forward to that as a government – it's not just me. It's part of the process of diversifying our relationships and building relationships around the world," the Foreign Minister added, indicating the country's efforts to diversify trade away from the United States – which has threatened Canada's sovereignty under President Donald Trump. According to Goldy Hyder, president of the Business Council of Canada, India is important to Canada's economic interests. He said that he plans to travel to India in July to set the stage to prepare for a bigger business trade delegation, which could take place either this fall or early next year, The Globe And Mail reported. 'You can't have an Indo-Canadian strategy without the Indo, and at some point in time, a mature democracy dealing with another mature democracy finds a way to deal with difficult situations," he said. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 30, 2025, 09:26 IST
Global News
25-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
U.S. senators urge Canada to ‘give us another chance' on trade, tourism
Members of a bipartisan group of U.S. senators who visited Ottawa this past weekend say they want to bolster the Canada-U.S. relationship despite U.S. President Donald Trump's recent attacks, with the lone Republican urging Canadians to 'give us another chance.' The five senators met Friday with Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has vowed to pursue a new economic and security partnership with the U.S. while acknowledging that the trend of 'deep integration' between the two countries is over. The American lawmakers say that long-standing relationship must continue, with trade, tourism and defence partnerships among the key areas where collaboration is critical. 'We have to do this stuff together,' Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota told Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block. 'We'll be better at it if we're friends than if we're just tolerating one another…. I'm just here (in Ottawa) to say thank you, and then to encourage Canadians to take another look and give us another chance.' Story continues below advertisement 1:49 Carney meets with U.S. delegation in Ottawa Canadians, along with various levels of government, have turned their backs on the U.S. since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods and voiced his desire to make Canada the '51st state.' Statistics Canada has reported four straight months of steep year-over-year declines of return trips to Canada from the U.S., and some states such as California have launched ad campaigns to try to lure Canadian tourists back. 'Bookings of Canadians to come to Virginia Beach are down significantly, and colleagues of mine in other states are saying the same thing about tourism,' Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia told Stephenson. 'So we're definitely seeing it. 'We were aware, because we all have great friends in Canada, that there was a lot of anxiety about, well, gosh, what do Americans think of us?' he said in explaining what spurred the senators' visit. 'The five of us wanted to come to say, 'Look, we love Canada.'' Story continues below advertisement Canada is the top trading partner for a majority of U.S. states, including the ones represented by the senators who travelled to Ottawa. Democrats Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Peter Welch of Vermont joined Kaine and Cramer on the trip. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The senators also met with the ministers of foreign affairs, national defence and industry, as well as the Business Council of Canada. 0:41 Carney says US senators discussed tariffs, security during Ottawa visit Both Cramer and Kaine said the election of Carney represents a 'new chapter' for the Canada-U.S. relationship, particularly after Trump's tensions with former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Cramer specifically cited defence spending and Carney's commitment to reach NATO's target of two per cent of GDP by 2030 — two years earlier than what Trudeau vowed — as an example of a new approach from Ottawa. Story continues below advertisement 'I couldn't get your previous prime minister to even talk about a contribution to NATO that was more significant,' he said. 'I sent him a nasty-gram or two and met with him once, and he just doesn't want to talk about it. This prime minister is leaning in in a big way, and so it's all encouragement to me.' Canada a 'logical' partner on 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan Cramer was also in the Oval Office when Trump announced his plan for an advanced space-based missile defence system, dubbed the 'Golden Dome,' that Carney has confirmed Canada could be a part of. North Dakota is home to a U.S. Space Force base that monitors for potential missile launches against the U.S. Carney has not said how much money Canada would be willing to contribute to the expected US$175-billion concept, but has previously committed to boosting Arctic security. He announced a $6-billion purchase of over-the-horizon radar systems from Australia in March as part of the government's ongoing NORAD modernization project. Story continues below advertisement 2:15 Canada in talks with U.S. on 'Golden Dome' missile defence partnership Cramer said any continental missile system should 'naturally' include Arctic defence with Canadian participation, which would bolster the existing NORAD military partnership. 'Canada would be a logical partner,' he said. Kaine agreed that several partnership opportunities exist between the U.S. and Canada, including missile defence and Arctic icebreakers, and applauded Carney's NATO commitment. Yet he said Trump's trade war is continuing to create economic uncertainty that could undermine efforts to work together. 'Uncertainty creates chaos and chaos hurts the economies of both nations,' he said. 'More certainty sooner means everybody can settle down and focus.' Trump initially justified his tariffs on Canada over concerns about fentanyl trafficking and border security. Data from both countries shows that Canada is responsible for less than one per cent of fentanyl seized by U.S. border authorities. Story continues below advertisement However, a new U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency report said fentanyl production in Canada represents a 'growing concern.' Fentanyl seizures at the northern U.S. border also spiked last month, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, though remain a fraction of what's seized at the southern border. 2:10 Trump's FBI head criticizes Canadian drug enforcement A resolution by Kaine to end Trump's fentanyl emergency declaration and the related tariffs on Canada was approved by the U.S. Senate last month, but has not been taken up by the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives. Although Kaine acknowledged that fentanyl is an emergency in the U.S., with more than 80,000 Americans dying from overdoses last year, he said Canada is not the problem compared with Mexico and China. 'I just view it as an effort by the president to try to impose tariffs unilaterally,' he said. 'To do so, he had to declare an emergency, and that was the emergency he came up with.' Story continues below advertisement The senator said Trump should resolve any trade dispute he has with Canada through the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on free trade, which Trump negotiated during his first term, rather than with unilateral tariffs. Cramer agreed with Kaine that Canada is making efforts to combat fentanyl and other border security issues, which presents another opportunity for Canada and the U.S. to work together. He added that the U.S. has been able to return resources to the northern border that were previously moved to shore up the U.S.-Mexico border now that crossings there have dropped dramatically 'thanks to Donald Trump.' Ultimately, Cramer said no deal would be secured on a new relationship between Canada and the U.S. without both Trump and Carney agreeing to one. 'The ultimate deal-makers are Carney and Trump, and both of them know how to make a deal,' he said.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states
OTTAWA — Five United States senators were in Ottawa Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and underscore the long-standing relationship between the two countries. At a press conference at the U.S. embassy, Republican Kevin Cramer dismissed the current tensions between Canada and the U.S. as a temporary setback. "There's no way in my view that any temporary bump in the road can become a permanent bump in the road, and I think that was really clear today," Cramer told reporters. The delegation also included Democrats Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, Amy Klobuchar and Peter Welch. They said they want Canadians to continue to visit the United States ahead of the summer season and stressed how important trade with Canada is for the states they represent. Klobuchar said the goal was to get the U.S.-Canada relationship "back on track" ahead of summer. "I personally want Canadians to visit Minnesota as well as the rest of the beautiful states in our country," she said. Kaine, who represents Virginia, said Canada is his state's number one trading partner, and many Canadians go to Virginia Beach on vacation. "It's a very, very important relationship for us in Virginia," he said. The senators were also scheduled to meet with the ministers of foreign affairs, national defence and industry, as well as the Business Council of Canada. The visit comes at a fractious time in Canada-U.S. relations, with the two countries embroiled in a trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has also threatened to make Canada the 51st state. The conflict has led to a wave of patriotism among Canadians, with many opting out of travel to the U.S. Carney was elected on a platform of promising to stand up to Trump, and to diversify Canada's trade relations away from the United States. Shaheen said the senators had a "good discussion talking about tariffs, talking about ways in which we are cooperating militarily and in the national security space, talking about the importance of the economic relationship that we have." She said they hope there will be continued "very positive discussions for ensuring that some of the cracks that have appeared in the relationship in recent months are healed and we move forward together." Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said in an interview with The Canadian Press that her meeting with the U.S. senators was "constructive." She said the conversation was about "the value of the economic partnership between Canada and the U.S." and the impacts of tariffs on the countries' economies. "I think we can have allies in the U.S. to find ways to lift these tariffs and that's definitely part of the conversation," Joly said, adding that her priority was to highlight the need to support frontline workers amid the trade war. She noted most of the senators who visited Ottawa were from border states. "In that sense, what Canadians have been doing across the country for the last months has been having an impact in the U.S. and so that's why it was important for us to be able to talk." -With files from Catherine Morrison This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025. Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press
Toronto Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states
OTTAWA - Five United States senators were in Ottawa Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and underscore the long-standing relationship between the two countries. At a press conference at the U.S. embassy, Republican Kevin Cramer dismissed the current tensions between Canada and the U.S. as a temporary setback. 'There's no way in my view that any temporary bump in the road can become a permanent bump in the road, and I think that was really clear today,' Cramer told reporters. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The delegation also included Democrats Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, Amy Klobuchar and Peter Welch. They said they want Canadians to continue to visit the United States ahead of the summer season and stressed how important trade with Canada is for the states they represent. Klobuchar said the goal was to get the U.S.-Canada relationship 'back on track' ahead of summer. 'I personally want Canadians to visit Minnesota as well as the rest of the beautiful states in our country,' she said. Kaine, who represents Virginia, said Canada is his state's number one trading partner, and many Canadians go to Virginia Beach on vacation. 'It's a very, very important relationship for us in Virginia,' he said. The senators were also scheduled to meet with the ministers of foreign affairs, national defence and industry, as well as the Business Council of Canada. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The visit comes at a fractious time in Canada-U.S. relations, with the two countries embroiled in a trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has also threatened to make Canada the 51 state. The conflict has led to a wave of patriotism among Canadians, with many opting out of travel to the U.S. Carney was elected on a platform of promising to stand up to Trump, and to diversify Canada's trade relations away from the United States. Shaheen said the senators had a 'good discussion talking about tariffs, talking about ways in which we are cooperating militarily and in the national security space, talking about the importance of the economic relationship that we have.' She said they hope there will be continued 'very positive discussions for ensuring that some of the cracks that have appeared in the relationship in recent months are healed and we move forward together.' Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said in an interview with The Canadian Press that her meeting with the U.S. senators was 'constructive.' She said the conversation was about 'the value of the economic partnership between Canada and the U.S.' and the impacts of tariffs on the countries' economies. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'I think we can have allies in the U.S. to find ways to lift these tariffs and that's definitely part of the conversation,' Joly said, adding that her priority was to highlight the need to support frontline workers amid the trade war. She noted most of the senators who visited Ottawa were from border states. 'In that sense, what Canadians have been doing across the country for the last months has been having an impact in the U.S. and so that's why it was important for us to be able to talk.' -With files from Catherine Morrison This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025. Politics Headlines Newsletter Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Politics Headlines Newsletter You're signed up! You'll start getting Politics Headlines in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states
OTTAWA – Five United States senators are in Ottawa today to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and underscore the long-standing relationship between the two countries. Republican Kevin Cramer dismissed the current tensions between Canada and the U.S. as a temporary bump in the road. The delegation also includes Democrats Jeanne Shaheen, Tim Kaine, Amy Klobuchar and Peter Welch. They say they want Canadians to continue to visit the United States ahead of the summer season and are stressing how important trade with Canada is for the states they represent. The senators were also scheduled to meet with the ministers of foreign affairs, national defence and industry, as well as the Business Council of Canada. The visit comes at a fractious time in Canada-U.S. relations, with the two countries embroiled in a trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025.
