NDTV Special: What Justin Trudeau’s Exit Means For Indian Canadians

New Delhi/Ottawa:

With Justin Trudeau stepping down as Canada’s Prime Minister, the country’s political future is at a crossroads. His resignation marks the end of a nearly decade-old tenure defined by ambitious immigration policies, global humanitarian commitments, and sharp criticisms from his rivals. The move also positions Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre as the frontrunner to take the reins of Canadian politics, with a promise to overhaul the immigration system, among several other proposed policy changes.

Some Indian Canadians said Mr Trudeau’s departure is “bittersweet”, adding that his immigration policies contributed to the challenges that ultimately led to his resignation. 

“It’s like driving without the right fuel,” Suraj Subhadarshee, business and product strategy manager at a tech firm in Toronto, told NDTV. “His resignation was bittersweet. That said, some of his policies especially around immigration, government sanctions and aid have brought this day.”