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Don Davies named interim chief, Jagmeet steps down as NDP leader
The announcement followed a meeting of the NDP national council, in consultation with its caucus; Singh became NDP leader in October 2017, the first person of colour to head a Federal party in Canada
Published on May 07, 2025 08:18 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada federal polls: Jagmeet Singh replaced as NDP leader after party’s heavy defeat
Singh became the NDP leader in October 2017, the first person of colour to head a Federal party in Canada.
Published on May 06, 2025 10:05 AM IST
Canada elections: Pro-Khalistan leader breaks down on camera after losing seat
At his campaign headquarters in Burnaby, Jagmeet Singh addressed his supporters, thanked his family, and congratulated Liberal leader Mark Carney on his win.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 07:41 PM IST
Reported by Anirudh Bhattacharyya | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Canada: Justin Trudeau's government at risk of collapse as NDP pulls support
Jagmeet Singh, NDP leader, announced he will present a non-confidence motion in the government at the next parliamentary session starting January 27.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 03:39 AM IST
Bloomberg |
PAU alumnus elected MLA of Canada’s Saskatchewan province
A Canadian politician representing New Democratic Party (NDP), Tajinder Grewal did his BSc Agriculture (Hons), MSc and PhD in Plant Sciences from PAU and worked as assistant professor at the Biotechnology Centre from 1993 to 1999.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 07:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Record 14 Punjab-origin candidates make it to British Columbia assembly
However, there was no clear winner in the election with the incumbent left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP), in power for seven years, winning 40 seats and leading in six while the right-leaning Conservative Party won 40 and was leading in five.
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 07:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Trudeau faces internal discontent as key meeting with party MPs begins
On Monday, Liberal Party MP Alexandra Mendes told reporters that the feedback she has received from her constituents is that the PM “needs to go”
Published on Sep 10, 2024 03:59 PM IST
Trudeau’s Liberal Party and NDP face falling voter confidence: Poll
Notably, a greater percentage of respondents reported a ‘worsened’ impression of the NDP and Singh, with 32 per cent feeling this way compared to 20 per cent who viewed them more favourably
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 12:39 PM IST
Why Canada sits on extradition requests
Mature diplomacy can help end the present imbroglio like how a serious situation in 1986 was resolved between the then superpowers, the US and the USSR.
Published on Oct 07, 2023 10:00 PM IST
'Credible evidence' India involved in Nijjar killing: Trudeau ally Jagmeet Singh
Jagmeet Singh’s New Democratic Party is the fourth largest party in the House of Commons or Lower House of the Canadian Parliament
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 06:12 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Washington
Share evidence on Nijjar, not accusations, India tells Canada
The officials said one of India’s primary concerns is the safety of Indians and the Indian diaspora in Canada.
Updated on Sep 21, 2023 05:19 AM IST
Canadian parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan to boost ties
Their visit comes after China conducted military exercises in the vicinity of Taiwan in recent days, after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s visited Central America and the United States
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 10:56 AM IST
CANADA POLLS: Jagmeet’s NDP emerges weaker
TORONTO A week earlier, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh appeared a potential kingmaker in Ottawa, but a day after the federal elections in Canada he was facing questions over whether he was concerned over a possible leadership challenge from within the party.
Updated on Oct 23, 2019 11:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Anirudh Bhattacharyya
Punjabi songs add spice to Canada poll campaign
A song titled ‘Yaad Rakhio’ is getting popular on the social media
Updated on Oct 19, 2019 10:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, MUKTSAR | Sarbmeet Singh, Muktsar
Canada PM Trudeau is still top choice, NDP’s Jagmeet Singh lags behind according to a popularity survey
According to the results, 79% of Liberal supporters describe Trudeau as “good” or “very good” as a leader, while for Scheer and Singh, the figures are 65% and 47%.
Updated on Oct 18, 2018 09:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Jagmeet Singh completes one year as leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party
Jagmeet Singh’s early tenure has been marked with missteps, including the changing stances he has assumed after a pair of videos emerged of him speaking at events that supported Khalistan.
Updated on Oct 01, 2018 10:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada: Conservatives win Ontario election on populist plank
Seven candidates of Indian-origin emerged victorious, mainly in the Greater Toronto Area.
Updated on Jun 08, 2018 08:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Ontario election: Indo-Canadian candidates behaving badly takes centre stage
Among the high-profile candidates here is Gurratan Singh, younger brother of Jagmeet Singh, the federal leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP
Updated on Jun 02, 2018 12:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Jagmeet Singh’s brother to contest Canada provincial election
What is clear from Monday evening’s nomination of Gurratan Singh is that parts of Brampton are certainly turning into a pocket borough for his family.
Updated on Apr 04, 2018 07:10 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canadian Sikh groups push back against alleged smearing over Khalistan
Community groups like WSO and SFJ allege smearing of Sikhs following attention paid to the issue of Khalistan thanks to the controversies surrounding Justin Trudeau's visit to India and videos showing Jagmeet Singh at a couple of separatist events
Updated on Apr 01, 2018 11:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada’s NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he won’t attend rallies promoting violence
The latest statement comes amidst a storm over videos of Jagmeet Singh speaking at a pair of events advocating Khalistan.
Updated on Mar 26, 2018 12:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Jagmeet Singh faces criticism for pushing Canada’s parliament to give ‘genocide’ tag to 1984 riots
The NAIC said it supports harmony in the Indo-Canadian community and expects Canadian leaders like Jagmeet Singh to focus on matters that concern Canadians and not to hurt relations between Canada and India.
Updated on Mar 18, 2018 11:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Amid backlash, Canada’s Jagmeet Singh accepts Parmar behind 1985 AI flight bombing
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh has for the first time accepted that Babbar Khalsa International founder Talwinder Singh Parmar was the man behind the terrorist bombing of Air India flight 182 in 1985.
Updated on Mar 19, 2018 12:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Toronto | Anirudh Bhattacharyya