Jagmeet Singh Archives - National Times

13 Jun

WSO Condemns India’s Plot to Target Jagmeet Singh; Modi G7 Invite Endangers Sikhs

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is appalled by shocking revelations reported by Global Times that a suspected agent of the Government of India had former NDP leader and Member of Parliament Jagmeet Singh under close surveillance while he served in office. The targeting by India posed a credible risk to Jagmeet Singh’s life and prompted a duty to warn and police protection. The suspected Indian agent was associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which the Indian government has been accused of using to commit violence in Canada. These revelations follow a series of deeply troubling…

17 Apr

Four major party leader in french leaders’ debate draws out spirited exchanges on pipelines, immigration and Trump

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MONTREAL (National Times): The leaders of Canada’s four main political parties will square off for a second and final leaders’ debate tonight in Montreal, after an initial French-language faceoff on Wednesday. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc Québécois’ Yves-François Blanchet will meet onstage for a final time before the April 28 vote, after a first debate that saw them spar on pipelines, the economy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Carney is leading in the polls and was the frequent target of attacks from his rivals yesterday. Poilievre accused Carney…

07 Mar

Jagmeet Singh Slams Trump’s Trade War, Urges Canadians to Boycott American Goods

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Ottawa, Canada, March 7, 2025: Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh has taken a strong stance against the former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, calling them both “illegal” and “stupid.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Singh accused Trump of launching an unfair trade war that would ultimately harm Americans themselves. https://twitter.com/theJagmeetSingh/status/1897787182812692575 “Canada never wanted this fight,” he wrote, emphasizing that his country stands united in defending its economic interests. He also urged Canadians to fight back by supporting local products and avoiding American goods. “Sign the pledge: Buy Canadian. Boycott American,” he declared.Singh’s remarks come amid rising tensions between…

05 Mar

Jagmeet Singh Urges Lawmaking Before Election Amid National Emergency

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Ottawa, March 5th , 2025 – New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has made it clear that now is not the time for a federal election. Instead, he insists that lawmakers must focus on passing and implementing crucial legislation before Canadians head to the polls. Singh Prioritizes Stability Over Elections With the country facing pressing challenges, Singh argues that political leaders should focus on governance rather than electioneering. His stance comes amid growing uncertainty over the stability of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority Liberal government, which relies on NDP support to pass key policies.In October 2024, Singh voiced concerns…