Canadians Head to Polls as Nation Reels from Vancouver Attack | Firstpost America | N18G
Canada's election race was rocked by tragedy as 11 people were killed in a car-ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre ended their campaigns by offering condolences and cancelling major rallies. Authorities arrested 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, ruling out terrorism but noting his mental health history. As Canadians prepare to vote, another agenda on cards is the Canada-India relations. Back in September 2023, Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had openly clashed with New Delhi, when he linked the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar to Indian government agents. New Delhi angrily denied any involvement in the killing, which took place near Vancouver, and the ties between the two countries plunged to historic lows. And now with Carney's Liberals holding a slim lead over Poilievre's Conservatives, and with tensions high over tariffs and diplomatic relations, it remains to be seen who will Canada choose next.
