Dinesh Patnaik

27 May

Steven Guilbeault Expected to Leave Carney Caucus as India-Canada Tensions Continue

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Former Liberal environment minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to leave Prime Minister Mark Carney’s caucus, according to reports by The Globe and Mail. Sources also say the longtime environmental advocate may resign as MP for the Montreal riding of Laurier–Sainte–Marie, though plans could still change. Guilbeault, who represented the riding since 2019, reportedly resigned from cabinet last year over disagreements with the government’s energy policies, including support for a new Alberta-to-West Coast pipeline and changes to environmental assessment rules. Sources say Guilbeault is expected to address Parliament on Wednesday and meet with current and former staff afterward.…

24 Feb

‘To Make India, Canada Safe, We Need to Talk’: High Commissioner Patnaik on Tackling Extremism and Organized Crime

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a major step toward normalizing diplomatic relations, India and Canada have agreed on a comprehensive security action plan to address transnational crime and violent extremism. Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, confirmed on Tuesday that both nations have recognized the urgent need for "on time and online" cooperation to safeguard their citizens. The breakthrough follows high-level discussions between India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart, Nathalie Drouin, during Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa. The newly established framework aims to streamline communication through the appointment of dedicated liaison officers. This system is…