Anirudh Bhattacharya is a Toronto-based commentator on North American issues, and an author. He has also worked as a journalist in New Delhi and New York spanning print, television and digital media. He tweets as @anirudhb.
Articles by Anirudh Bhattacharyya
‘No way’ Russia will be admitted back to G7: Canada foreign minister
Canada is the host of the G7 this year and the leaders’ summit will be held in the resort of Kananaskis in the province of Alberta from June 15 to 17
Published on Feb 16, 2025 11:33 AM IST
‘Permits issued to students from India seeking admissions in Canada fell by over 32% in 2024’
These reductions were caused by government measures to stem inflows after immigration became a major political issue hurting the ruling Liberal Party led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Published on Feb 15, 2025 12:44 PM IST
Canada appoints ex-law enforcer as Fentanyl Czar
The announcement of the appointment of Kevin Brosseau to the position was made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:57 PM IST
Indo-Canadian Cabinet minister Arif Virani not to contest Federal polls this year
That brings the total of current Cabinet ministers not seeking to return to the House of Commons to six since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated his intent to resign once his successor was selected by the ruling Liberal Party
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 11:50 AM IST
Baltej Dhillon, the first Sikh to become RCMP officer, appointed senator in Canada
The announcement that Baltej Singh Dhillon will join the upper chamber of Canada’s parliament was made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:08 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Trudeau says Trump’s intent to make Canada US’s 51st state is a ‘real thing’
Donald Trump has repeatedly described Canada as US’ “51st state” and referred to Justin Trudeau as Governor
Published on Feb 08, 2025 11:23 AM IST
Baltej Dhillon, the first turbaned Sikh to become RCMP officer, appointed senator in Canada
The announcement that Baltej Singh Dhillon will join the upper chamber of Canada’s parliament was made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday
Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:42 AM IST
Canada Liberal Party leadership race: ‘Freeland’s campaign targeted by information campaign linked to China’
Chrystia Freeland, who was also finance minister, quit the government in December, precipitating a crisis which led to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement in early January that he intended to resign as leader of the ruling party once a successor was selected
Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:32 AM IST
Trade war: Trump pauses Canada tariffs after talks with Trudeau
Canada had announced a border plan to stem illegal immigration to the United States and the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl
Published on Feb 04, 2025 10:35 AM IST
Several firms fined in Canada for being non-compliant while hiring temporary foreign workers
Of the over 400 firms found to be non-compliant, at least 10% appear to be run by Indo-Canadians. The action was taken to curb the misuse of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), a document prospective employers have to procure prior to hiring a foreign worker
Published on Feb 02, 2025 12:38 PM IST
Canada retaliates, announces 25% tariffs on US goods coming into the country
That retaliatory measure came after the Administration of US President Donald Trump followed through on the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports (with the exemption of energy products which will face a 10% tariff)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 11:04 AM IST
Majority of Canadians oppose Khalistani activities: Survey
The poll was conducted to gauge public opinion on the issue of Indian interference in Canada’s internal affairs
Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:24 PM IST
Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond if Trump admin goes ahead with 25% tariffs
Canada has argued it increased vigilance on its border with the US, with drones and canine units, to curb illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl
Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:14 PM IST
Accused in 2022 murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik sentenced to life in Canada
Ripudaman Singh Malik was a controversial figure due to being named as an accused in the Kanishka bombing on June 23, 1985, which led to the death of 329 persons
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 11:38 AM IST
India’s has ‘legitimate’ concerns over pro-Khalistan movement in Canada: Inquiry commission
It stated Canada and India have worked together for decades, but there were “challenges in the relationship”. Many of these, it said, were long standing and inform India’s foreign interference activities
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 11:12 AM IST
India actively interfering in Canada’s polls: Federal inquiry
The report said that Canada and India have worked together for decades, but there were “challenges in the relationship”.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada: Chandra Arya excluded from Liberal Party’s leadership race, calls process into question
Arya thanked the hundreds of volunteers across Canada who worked “tirelessly” to “mobilise support” for his leadership campaign
Published on Jan 27, 2025 02:51 PM IST
Indo-Canadian minister Harjit Sajjan opts out of contesting national polls
First elected to the House of Commons in 2015 from Vancouver South, Sajjan was appointed Minister of National Defence before being shifted to International Development in 2021, and finally taking charge of the Emergency Preparedness department
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 02:27 PM IST
Former Indo-Canadian lawmaker Ruby Dhalla enters Liberal Party’s leadership race
The leadership race was precipitated by Justin Trudeau’s announcement on January 6 that he intended to resign once a new leader of the ruling party was elected. That election process is scheduled to conclude on March 9
Published on Jan 23, 2025 10:43 AM IST
‘Project Gaslight’: Canada seeks extradition of Indian-origin person from UAE behind extortion cases
Edmonton police in Alberta province has investigated 40 incidents related to the extortions and no new incidents have been reported since the last arson occurred on July 26, 2024
Published on Jan 22, 2025 11:51 AM IST
Canada will respond to Trump’s tariffs in a robust manner: Trudeau
Justin Trudeau is only in office till March, as the ruling Liberal Party will elect a new leader that month. The victor in that contest will replace Trudeau as Prime Minister and will face the immediate challenges of the Trump tariffs
Published on Jan 22, 2025 10:30 AM IST
Canada: Karina Gould enters race to succeed Trudeau as Liberal leader
Gould, who represents the riding of Burlington, made the announcement on Saturday with a video and launched a campaign website
Published on Jan 19, 2025 04:25 PM IST
Two Canadian police officers face criminal charges related to collision which killed Indian couple, their infant grandson
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has said that it has “reasonable grounds to believe” two Durham Regional Police Service officers committed criminal offences in relation to a fatal multi-vehicle collision that occurred on April 29, 2024
Published on Jan 18, 2025 12:37 PM IST
Nearly 2,000 Indian nationals removed from Canada in 2024
Cases are related to organised crime, human rights violations and criminal activities to ensure the safety and security of Canada and its citizens
Published on Jan 18, 2025 11:10 AM IST
Canada: Ex-Deputy PM Freeland, former Central banker Carney join race to succeed Trudeau
In a brief statement posted on X, Freeland, who was also finance minister at the time of her shock resignation in December, said, “I’m running to fight for Canada”
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:01 PM IST
Mark Carney joins race to succeed Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister
Carney, who was Governor of Bank of Canada and Bank of England, made the formal announcement of his entry into the leadership race in Edmonton
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:24 AM IST
20,000 Indian students skipped Canadian colleges last year: IRCC
Toronto: Nearly 20,000 Indian students didn't attend Canadian institutions in March-April 2024, raising compliance concerns amid human trafficking allegations.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 02:11 PM IST
Canada: Anita Anand exits race for liberal leadership, will not seek re-election
Anand, the first Hindu to become a Cabinet Minister in Canada, was considered as a potential candidate for leadership but made it clear she is not seeking to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Published on Jan 12, 2025 04:08 PM IST
Canada’s Liberal Party to pick new leader on March 9
In addition, voting will be restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. In the 2013 race, which saw Justin Trudeau elected party leader, even temporary residents were allowed to vote
Published on Jan 10, 2025 11:04 AM IST
Canada court passes mandatory detention orders on four Indians accused in the killing of Nijjar
Amid online reports that the four Indian nationals had been released, the four accused, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh and Amandeep Singh, are in holding facilities
Published on Jan 10, 2025 10:49 AM IST