In this photograph released by the Amritsar District Public Relations Officer on February 21, 2018, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (L) meets with Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh in Amritsar. HANDOUT / AFP/GETTY IMAGES   Historically, Canada and India have not enjoyed amicable relations. These have soured further as a result of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to …

First there are those who elevate him to status of almost a saint and a major force in achieving India’s freedom from British colonial rule. These devotees will not entertain or tolerate any questioning of his views on race, caste, women, sex and his personal lifestyle. On the other extreme, there are those who irrevocably …

Paul Martin’s government appointed Haitian-born Michaëlle Jean Governor General. Canada has slowly moved toward being more inclusive in its major institutions. COLE BURSTON / SUNMEDIA   Canada has achieved much in creating a compassionate, just and harmonious society. However, it needs to go a step further and appoint an indigenous person as Governor General in September, to heal …

Canada, this year, is celebrating 150 years of becoming a unified country, forming of a confederation, in 1867. There is regret in the history of this country, much to celebrate now, and a lot to look forward to! The Confederation is the result of three conferences: in Charlottetown and Quebec City, both in 1864, which …

Did the seismic shift in Canadian political landscape, a year ago, also trigger a shift Canada’s diplomacy, defence, development agenda? Largely, yes, and for the most part for the better. First and foremost, Canada re-surfaced loudly and boldly at the United Nations – the world family of 193 nations. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s disdain, …