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
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
Indians accused in Nijjar case still in jail: Officials
While they were under custody of the BC provincial court in Surrey, their remand has now been moved to the Supreme Court in New Westminster.
Published on Jan 10, 2025 05:58 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada could get successor to Justin Trudeau by the first week of March
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc who was considered among the frontrunners has said that he will not be in the contest to succeed to Justin Trudeau
Published on Jan 09, 2025 11:40 AM IST
Trudeau rebuffs Trump’s assertion that Canada should become US’s 51st state
After his election in November, Donald Trump had threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canada (and Mexico) due to the perceived flow of illegal immigrants into the US, along with the deadly drug, fentanyl
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 11:02 AM IST
Canada politics: Process to select successor of Justin Trudeau to begin this week
Parliament has been prorogued till March 24 and that will provide the Liberal Party with two-and-a-half months to complete the process
Published on Jan 07, 2025 11:04 AM IST
‘Stepping down as PM’: Trudeau out after 9 years
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announced his resignation amid rising discontent and internal turmoil, marking the end of his leadership since 2015.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 12:23 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
India-Canada ties under Trudeau: How promise of sunny days gave way to distrust
It could take years to overcome the animosity instilled during the near-decade of Justin Trudeau’s regime
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 10:41 PM IST
Canada political crisis: PM Trudeau announces resignation
Justin Trudeau met governor general Mary Simon to secure the parliament’s prorogation prior to appearing for a press conference outside his residence in Ottawa
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 11:28 PM IST
Canada political crisis: Justin Trudeau expected to resign this week
He is expected to seek to remain in office in the period while the new leader is chosen by the party. That process could potentially take a minimum of four months
Published on Jan 06, 2025 11:08 AM IST
India flags concerns with Ottawa over trafficking of its nationals into the US via Canada
According to the latest data of encounters at the northern border from the US Customs and Border Patrol, in October and November last year, the total stood at 27,610, including 7,113 Indians or over 25% of the total
Published on Jan 05, 2025 02:53 PM IST
Canada stops accepting fresh PR applications for parents, grandparents under Family Class stream
The amendment will be for an indefinite period and will last till new instructions in this regard from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller are issued
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 03:01 PM IST
Canadian Liberal Party lawmakers to hold crucial meet to decide future of Trudeau
Of the 153 Liberal Party MPs in the House of Commons, over half have sought Trudeau’s resignation and that number could be approaching 100
Published on Jan 04, 2025 11:36 AM IST
Election year in Canada: Oppn Conservative Party garnering nearly 50% support, finds poll
The Conservatives are planning a move to bring in a no-confidence motion against the Government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the House of Commons sits in late January
Published on Jan 02, 2025 02:26 PM IST
Indian illegal entries to US drop sharply, says Canadian immigration authority
“Our swift actions have resulted in an 84% decrease in illegal crossings into the US from Canadian permit/visa holders since June 2024”
Published on Jan 01, 2025 05:05 PM IST
Hindu-Sikh unity movement to spread across Canada, US in 2025
The United Sikhs and Hindus Association of North America was formed on December 21 following a meeting at the historic Ross Street gurdwara in Vancouver, run by the Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS)
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 04:04 PM IST
Canadian PM Trudeau struggles with calls for resignation
Over half the 153 MPs from the ruling party in the House of Commons, are now asking for an early departure from Trudeau
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 03:53 PM IST
Trudeau and Harper condole Manmohan Singh’s death, praise his global impact
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Manmohan Singh’s passing is a “loss for both India and the world”
Published on Dec 28, 2024 01:13 PM IST
Hindu Sabha Mandir in Canada honours Guru Gobind Singh’s legacy
The temple in Brampton faced an attack from pro-Khalistan protestors on November 3, as it hosted a consular camp being conducted by India’s Consulate.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 10:11 AM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Canada temple celebrates unity amid adversity, honours Guru Gobind’s legacy
The Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton faced an attack from pro-Khalistan protestors on November 3.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 10:33 AM IST
Ex-Canadian PM Harper mourns Manmohan Singh’s demise
Toronto: Former PM Stephen Harper mourns Dr. Manmohan Singh's passing, praising his intelligence and integrity, and extends condolences to his family.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 04:32 PM IST
Canada removes job offer points for permanent residency through Express Entry route
The changes in rules will impact candidates pursuing PR through the Express Entry system, including those currently working in Canada temporarily
Published on Dec 24, 2024 02:37 PM IST
Canada political crisis: Senior members of ruling party seek Trudeau’s early resignation
A large section of ruling party MPs, nearly half of the full contingent of 153, are now seeking an early resignation from Trudeau so that a new leader can be elected in time for the next Federal election
Published on Dec 24, 2024 10:59 AM IST
Hindu, Sikh temples unite against extremism in Canada
Nearly 60 representatives from the participating places of worship attended a meeting in this regard in Vancouver on Saturday
Published on Dec 22, 2024 03:45 PM IST
Trudeau under fire; liberals eye freeland for leadership
That builds on the MPs already opposed to him continuing, believed to be over a third of the 153 from the ruling party
Published on Dec 22, 2024 03:32 PM IST
Trudeau reshuffles cabinet to tackle crisis
Toronto: PM Trudeau reshuffled Cabinet amid crisis, inducting eight new ministers, including Indo-Canadian Ruby Sahota. Pressure mounts for his resignation.
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 12:06 AM IST