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EPISODE · Sep 20, 2023 · 59 MIN

Who Killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar

from Policy and Rights · host Michael Clogs

Ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting. Anita Anand (president of the Treasury Board), Harjit Sajjan (emergency preparedness) and Pablo Rodriguez (transport) comment on the Canadian government's allegations, based on intelligence reports, of a possible link between the Indian government and the June 2023 killing of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. François-Philippe Champagne (industry) faces questions on his recent meeting with grocery store executives to discuss the stabilization of food prices.Sean Fraser (housing) comments on the government's efforts to address the ongoing housing affordability crisis.Arif Virani (justice) is asked about the government's legislation aimed at reforming Canada's parole system. The House of Commons unanimously passed Bill C-48 on September 18, the first day that MPs returned to Ottawa for the fall sitting of Parliament. (September 19, 2023)The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) hold a news conference in Ottawa to address recent revelations about the June 2023 killing of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the alleged involvement of the Indian government. Speaking with reporters are Mukhbir Singh (board of directors, WSO) and Stephen Brown (CEO, NCCM). They call on the Canadian government to protect Sikhs living in the country, as well as issue diplomatic and economic sanctions on India. Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat in response to the allegations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

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