Canadian reports say Trudeau officials leaked Indian information to the media

OTTAWA, Canada (Diya TV) – Senior officials in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government have been accused of leaking sensitive information about India to The Washington Post, according to the Globe and Mail. The alleged leak comes at a time when relations between Canada and India are already strained due to recent diplomatic controversies.

According to the Globe and Mail, senior Canadian officials disclosed classified information in early 2023 that linked India to the assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Questions arise about the handling of national security information and Canada's relationships on international fronts.

According to the Globe and Mail, the classified information was leaked to the Washington Post, a strategy to put pressure on India amid the diplomatic row. The story asked about the government's internal security protocols implemented during Trudeau's administration, as well as the motivations for sharing such information.

Neither Prime Minister Trudeau's office nor Canada's intelligence services have commented publicly on the alleged leaked information. Political analysts say if true, it could further complicate the already delicate situation between Ottawa and New Delhi. Relations have deteriorated in recent months, particularly after Trudeau accused India of being involved in Nijjar's killing during a parliamentary session in September – an allegation India has strongly denied.

This leak to a United States news agency will become a major development in the ongoing diplomatic dispute that is already leading to the expulsions of diplomats on both sides.

Analysts have warned that apparent leaks would damage Canada's credibility on the world stage and complicate its relations with its key partners, including the United States. Researchers also believe that sharing such sensitive information could ultimately prove to be a boomerang, leaving Canada with a reduced chance of participating in future information-sharing agreements with other nations.