webfact Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Canada's Trudeau spurs criticism, raises eyebrows on India trip By Andrea Hopkins and Nidhi Verma Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his wife Sophie Gregoire, daughter Ella Grace and son Xavier pose for photographers during their visit to the holy Sikh shrine of Golden temple in Amritsar, India February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi OTTAWA/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Canadian and Indian officials scrambled on Thursday to explain how a convicted Sikh extremist was invited to a New Delhi reception for Justin Trudeau, the latest misstep in the Canadian prime minister's bumpy eight-day trip to India. The tour has been overshadowed by suggestions of a lukewarm reception by the government and a series of photo ops featuring the Trudeau family in coordinated Indian attire that have raised eyebrows in both countries. The latest flashpoint, a swiftly cancelled invitation by the Canadian delegation to Jaspal Atwal -- convicted in 1986 of the attempted murder of an Indian politician visiting Canada -- came just days after Trudeau had assured his hosts he would not support anyone trying to revive a separatist movement in India. "The fact that an invitation, which was already extended to Mr. Atwal, has been withdrawn, it basically shows (Canada) have taken into account the concerns which we have," said Raveesh Kumar, a spokesman for India's Ministry of External Affairs. Atwal's invitation was withdrawn once his links to an organisation banned in India came to light. Trudeau told reporters on Thursday that a Canadian parliamentarian on the trip had taken responsibility for the mistake. A largely unrecognized figure in India, Atwal was a trending topic on Twitter across the subcontinent on Thursday after images of him in the company of Trudeau's wife and other Canadian ministers surfaced online. The trip, partly aimed at shoring up support for Trudeau's Liberals among the politically important ethnic vote in key regions, has also been criticized for being light on official government business. Support from Canada's large and concentrated South Asian community helped Trudeau's Liberals gain power in 2015, and all three of Canada's main parties -- including the New Democratic Party, lead by Jagmeet Singh -- are courting the Indo-Canadian vote ahead of the 2019 election. "I don't know if Justin Trudeau thinks that international trade missions are reality TV shows, but they are not," Conservative party leader Andrew Scheer, Trudeau's main opponent, told Reuters. Trudeau on Tuesday cited C$1 billion in deals between Canadian and Indian companies announced in Mumbai, and said the trip was "not just about political ties" but improving business and cultural ties. The Atwal controversy came as the Trudeau family's ornate traditional Indian attire raised eyebrows, with the prime minister at one point donning formal wear typically worn by bridegrooms. "FYI we Indians don't dress like this every day sir, not even in Bollywood," tweeted Indian politician Omar Abdullah. Earlier this week, Trudeau rejected suggestions that he had been snubbed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi tweeted a welcome to Trudeau late on Thursday, on the eve of a bilateral meeting between the two, six days after the Canadian leader arrived in the country, adding: "I hope PM @JustinTrudeau and his family had a very enjoyable stay so far." (Additional reporting by Euan Rocha in Mumbai and David Ljunggren in Ottawa; Editing by Sandra Maler) -- © Copyright Reuters 2018-02-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted February 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2018 43 minutes ago, webfact said: "FYI we Indians don't dress like this every day sir, not even in Bollywood," tweeted Indian politician Omar Abdullah. Remember when American's used to put Canadian flags on their backpacks so they could skip all the anti American hostility. Well I think the trend might reverse now. Not for anti Canadian sentiment but rather just deep and crushing embarrassment. 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) Next, a Sukhothai era costume while visiting Thailand. Edited February 23, 2018 by kotsak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted February 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2018 Do Canadians cringe whenever that man appears anywhere, in anticipation of his latest gaff? However, if one of his staff suggested the ethnic dress as a "good idea", they should be swiftly transferred to an "inactive" post. I feel for his children that will be humiliated when back at school over that photo. They don't look very happy to be paraded like performing ponies at a show, and the girl especially so. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted February 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2018 Well after seeing that photo of Trudeau making a plonker of himself, and his poor kids, it makes some of Prayuts photo ops look sane. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted February 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, colinneil said: Well after seeing that photo of Trudeau making a plonker of himself, and his poor kids, it makes some of Prayuts photo ops look sane. Moronic leadership is an intensely competitive field these days. 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RickBradford Posted February 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2018 I don't think Justin Trudeau has yet realised that, as prime minister, he is supposed to drop being a drama teacher and concentrate on running his country, not combine the two functions. A frighteningly stupid man - I mean person. 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted February 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2018 In a sensible world, IMO the only vote he gets in the next election will be his own. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DoctorG Posted February 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2018 Mr T is an embarrassment to all of peoplekind. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Looking on from afar (Oz & Thailand) I had long thought he looked a bit lightweight. But his appalling performance at the recent signing ceremony for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which turned into a non-signing ceremony because of his last-minute change of mind, and now this latest ridiculous performance - Life as a fashion statement - suggests that there really isn't much between the ears. Sad for Canada. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat ji Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 He and that Macron. 7 hours ago, canuckamuck said: Moronic leadership is an intensely competitive field these days. Trudeau is somewhat ahead of the French one now. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBkk Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 10 hours ago, canuckamuck said: Remember when American's used to put Canadian flags on their backpacks so they could skip all the anti American hostility. Well I think the trend might reverse now. Not for anti Canadian sentiment but rather just deep and crushing embarrassment. Trudeau is a Disgrace to the Canadian People. Personally, I hate him so much it hurts ................... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Troll post reported and removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegman Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 19 hours ago, canuckamuck said: Remember when American's used to put Canadian flags on their backpacks so they could skip all the anti American hostility. Well I think the trend might reverse now. Not for anti Canadian sentiment but rather just deep and crushing embarrassment. Compared to Trump? Really, come on man! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegman Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 This is all about the new Sikh leader of the federal N.D.P. and a few ridings with a high concentration of sikh voters. The Sikh radical was invited by a B.C. Liberal M.P. and someone in the PMO should lose their job over it. Those Tories out there that think young Justin is on his way out that is wishfull thinking. He is running well ahead in the polls and 9 out of 10 Canadian voters can not name the C.P.C. leader. They do remember this guy though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 His wife is fine. May the force be with her 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, pegman said: Compared to Trump? Really, come on man! Well I can't pass for Mexican 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Given people don't normally change their spots, the Canadians presumably knew what they were getting when they voted for him, so own goal then. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegman Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Given people don't normally change their spots, the Canadians presumably knew what they were getting when they voted for him, so own goal then. No worries about Canada, we've pretty much stomped conservative governments out of exsistance both federally and provincially. Country's never been in better shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, pegman said: No worries about Canada, we've pretty much stomped conservative governments out of exsistance both federally and provincially. Country's never been in better shape. I am so very glad I won't be there to watch it burn. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat ji Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Either way, makes little or no difference to the economic activity. The basis of that does not change, the difference is only in which cronies get the deals. To "own" and exploit the natural resources. Myself, given that Trudeau is such a preacher, I would like to confront him about the hypocrisy regarding "reservations". That applies not simply to him, of course, but presumably to most Canadians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat ji Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) And I hope the situation of being a semi/neo colony of Britain is an ongoing issue, and we just do not hear about it in international/syndicated news. Edited February 24, 2018 by Cat ji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickBradford Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) Trudeau's next stop: France. What outfit will he wear? Edited February 24, 2018 by RickBradford 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Trudeau's next stop: France. What outfit will he wear? [/url] All he needs to do is not have a shower for about 2 months, will fit in nicely. Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairieboy Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 23/02/2018 at 8:33 AM, webfact said: Trudeau family's ornate traditional Indian attire raised eyebrows, with the prime minister at one point donning formal wear typically worn by bridegrooms. I am embarrassed by his stupidity. He certainly has overdone the costume theme and embarrassed himself and our nation trying to dance the bhangra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calach Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 What world do we live in when looking like a high-school drama sweetheart and defending all the rightest ideas with religious rigour and vapid complacency is no longer enough to be systematically acclaimed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now