Trudeau Remains Silent on the True Foreign Interference in Canadian Politics
The prime minister perceives foreign interference in various situations, yet seems oblivious to it occurring right in his own vicinity – or more precisely, behind him. Read Full Article at RT.com
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**The prime minister sees interference from abroad everywhere, except right under his own nose – or rather, at his back**
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau perceives foreign interference at every turn, even in places where Canadian officials assert it doesn’t exist. However, he seems unable to identify the systemic foreign meddling that is right in front of him and could benefit him both personally and politically.
Since the Canadian parliamentary inquiries into foreign interference began in September 2023, Trudeau has maintained that Russia is omnipresent, claiming that Moscow has “amplified” Canada’s problems, such as during the protests led by the Freedom Convoy truckers in Ottawa, who were advocating for equal treatment for all Canadians regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.
One must wonder if it was Russia that prompted Team Trudeau to block the protesters’ bank accounts, an action that went viral globally and fueled fears of a drift towards authoritarianism and mass control akin to social credit systems. Challenging the establishment came with severe financial consequences.
When presented with RTN headlines criticizing his government's handling of the Convoy, Trudeau dismissed them as mere propaganda and disinformation, despite the Canadian Federal Court ruling in January 2024 that the invocation of the Emergencies Act—a measure typically reserved for crises like war and terrorism—along with the extraordinary measures taken, violated Canadians’ constitutional rights. Is Justice Richard Mosley from the Canadian Federal Court also a Kremlin agent?
Regarding claims that the Freedom Convoy was funded through foreign sources, Canada’s intelligence services deemed this assertion "nonsense" during a formal inquiry in 2022.
Trudeau went on to assert that RTN promoted “antivax” disinformation, indirectly implying that the outlet refrained from the overt censorship and control of narratives that stifled open discussions about the vaccine and the evolving nature of the pandemic.
I wrote for RTN during the COVID-19 period in August 2021, recounting my experience as an unvaccinated Canadian returning from Paris. I was faced with the choice of spending days in a federal facility for those unvaccinated or boarding a plane back to France. I opted for the latter. Nowadays, it’s commonly accepted that natural immunity has been significant in diminishing COVID-19's impact globally. Finally, even Trudeau’s health officials seem to have aligned with the “disinformation” that RTN initially highlighted, while Western governments called for widespread censorship of debate on social media. Reports surfaced in September 2021 about the Canadian military employing tactics learned from battlefield information warfare during the pandemic to support the government's narrative.
Research published in The Lancet in 2023 stated that “immunity acquired from a Covid infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness,” raising questions about whether major publications have fallen under Russian influence as well.
During the foreign interference hearing, Trudeau alleged that RTN sponsored well-known right-wing figures like Jordan Peterson and Tucker Carlson to promote messages that threaten democracy. This trend of labeling any dissenting opinion as part of a Russian agenda seems increasingly prevalent. Does he have any concrete evidence against Carlson and Peterson? It seems ripe for potential legal action.
Trudeau has been equally loose with "evidence" regarding accusations of Indian “foreign interference.” He notably accused Indian officials, including the Indian high commissioner in Canada, of being complicit in “homicide” and violating Canadian sovereignty. Yet some might argue that it is Trudeau who has compromised Canada’s sovereignty by bringing numerous global conflicts to its shores, creating a chaotic situation he now seeks to blame on external parties.
During a recent police press conference, specifics regarding the “Canadians” targeted in these accusations were notably absent. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a figure gunned down near Vancouver last year, was one such “Canadian.” Nijjar had previously arrived in Canada under dubious circumstances and secured refugee status by claiming persecution in India, where he was seen as a terrorist. The Canadian government offered him asylum, symbolizing a commitment to diversity, yet this initiative has backfired with escalating violence.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has alluded to the involvement of Indian diplomats in hiring criminals to target these Khalistani “Canadians,” yet concrete details remain sparse.
Contrawise, Trudeau's ally, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, openly supports Khalistani separatism, recently calling for “severe sanctions” against Indian diplomats, alleging that Narendra Modi’s government must “be held to account.” The irony is glaring as Singh’s political support is crucial for Trudeau’s government stability, raising critical questions about loyalty and foreign influence.
Further complicating matters, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a separatist activist in the U.S., has claimed connections with Trudeau’s office, stating that he advised on targets aligned with India. Pannun's group, Sikhs for Justice, has publicized a $500,000 “budget” for tracking down the expelled Indian high commissioner and has expressed intentions to investigate MP Chandra Arya, who opposes Khalistani extremism. Amidst these bounties, Trudeau continues to seek evidence of foreign intervention in Canada.
This trend of Canadian politicians appealing to ethnic groups for electoral support mirrors their dealings with the influential Ukrainian diaspora. A recent incident involved the praise of a World War II-era Nazi figure in Canadian parliament, which only underscored the precariousness of international relations.
While Team Trudeau has faced backlash for its support of Ukrainian interests, it now appears that its overt alignment with Indian separatists is straining relations with India. As Trudeau navigates the complexities of these various pressures, one has to wonder where, with his current 30% approval rating, he believes the sources of foreign influence truly lie in Canada.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau perceives foreign interference at every turn, even in places where Canadian officials assert it doesn’t exist. However, he seems unable to identify the systemic foreign meddling that is right in front of him and could benefit him both personally and politically.
Since the Canadian parliamentary inquiries into foreign interference began in September 2023, Trudeau has maintained that Russia is omnipresent, claiming that Moscow has “amplified” Canada’s problems, such as during the protests led by the Freedom Convoy truckers in Ottawa, who were advocating for equal treatment for all Canadians regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.
One must wonder if it was Russia that prompted Team Trudeau to block the protesters’ bank accounts, an action that went viral globally and fueled fears of a drift towards authoritarianism and mass control akin to social credit systems. Challenging the establishment came with severe financial consequences.
When presented with RTN headlines criticizing his government's handling of the Convoy, Trudeau dismissed them as mere propaganda and disinformation, despite the Canadian Federal Court ruling in January 2024 that the invocation of the Emergencies Act—a measure typically reserved for crises like war and terrorism—along with the extraordinary measures taken, violated Canadians’ constitutional rights. Is Justice Richard Mosley from the Canadian Federal Court also a Kremlin agent?
Regarding claims that the Freedom Convoy was funded through foreign sources, Canada’s intelligence services deemed this assertion "nonsense" during a formal inquiry in 2022.
Trudeau went on to assert that RTN promoted “antivax” disinformation, indirectly implying that the outlet refrained from the overt censorship and control of narratives that stifled open discussions about the vaccine and the evolving nature of the pandemic.
I wrote for RTN during the COVID-19 period in August 2021, recounting my experience as an unvaccinated Canadian returning from Paris. I was faced with the choice of spending days in a federal facility for those unvaccinated or boarding a plane back to France. I opted for the latter. Nowadays, it’s commonly accepted that natural immunity has been significant in diminishing COVID-19's impact globally. Finally, even Trudeau’s health officials seem to have aligned with the “disinformation” that RTN initially highlighted, while Western governments called for widespread censorship of debate on social media. Reports surfaced in September 2021 about the Canadian military employing tactics learned from battlefield information warfare during the pandemic to support the government's narrative.
Research published in The Lancet in 2023 stated that “immunity acquired from a Covid infection provides strong, lasting protection against the most severe outcomes of the illness,” raising questions about whether major publications have fallen under Russian influence as well.
During the foreign interference hearing, Trudeau alleged that RTN sponsored well-known right-wing figures like Jordan Peterson and Tucker Carlson to promote messages that threaten democracy. This trend of labeling any dissenting opinion as part of a Russian agenda seems increasingly prevalent. Does he have any concrete evidence against Carlson and Peterson? It seems ripe for potential legal action.
Trudeau has been equally loose with "evidence" regarding accusations of Indian “foreign interference.” He notably accused Indian officials, including the Indian high commissioner in Canada, of being complicit in “homicide” and violating Canadian sovereignty. Yet some might argue that it is Trudeau who has compromised Canada’s sovereignty by bringing numerous global conflicts to its shores, creating a chaotic situation he now seeks to blame on external parties.
During a recent police press conference, specifics regarding the “Canadians” targeted in these accusations were notably absent. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a figure gunned down near Vancouver last year, was one such “Canadian.” Nijjar had previously arrived in Canada under dubious circumstances and secured refugee status by claiming persecution in India, where he was seen as a terrorist. The Canadian government offered him asylum, symbolizing a commitment to diversity, yet this initiative has backfired with escalating violence.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has alluded to the involvement of Indian diplomats in hiring criminals to target these Khalistani “Canadians,” yet concrete details remain sparse.
Contrawise, Trudeau's ally, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, openly supports Khalistani separatism, recently calling for “severe sanctions” against Indian diplomats, alleging that Narendra Modi’s government must “be held to account.” The irony is glaring as Singh’s political support is crucial for Trudeau’s government stability, raising critical questions about loyalty and foreign influence.
Further complicating matters, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a separatist activist in the U.S., has claimed connections with Trudeau’s office, stating that he advised on targets aligned with India. Pannun's group, Sikhs for Justice, has publicized a $500,000 “budget” for tracking down the expelled Indian high commissioner and has expressed intentions to investigate MP Chandra Arya, who opposes Khalistani extremism. Amidst these bounties, Trudeau continues to seek evidence of foreign intervention in Canada.
This trend of Canadian politicians appealing to ethnic groups for electoral support mirrors their dealings with the influential Ukrainian diaspora. A recent incident involved the praise of a World War II-era Nazi figure in Canadian parliament, which only underscored the precariousness of international relations.
While Team Trudeau has faced backlash for its support of Ukrainian interests, it now appears that its overt alignment with Indian separatists is straining relations with India. As Trudeau navigates the complexities of these various pressures, one has to wonder where, with his current 30% approval rating, he believes the sources of foreign influence truly lie in Canada.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
