Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, was shot to death in his own home in broad daylight in the early morning hours of January 31st, 2019. The police investigation into his death is ongoing, and Canada has expressed its deep concerns to the Indian government. Prime Minister Narenda Modi has promised to do whatever it takes to find out who is responsible.
00:00:36.660The protection of our citizens and defence of our sovereignty are fundamental.
00:00:42.140Our top priorities have therefore been, one, that our law enforcement and security agencies ensure the continued safety of all Canadians,
00:00:51.380and, two, that all steps be taken to hold perpetrators of this murder to account.
00:01:00.580Canada has declared its deep concerns to the top intelligence and security officials of the Indian government.
00:01:07.960Last week, at the G20, I brought them personally and directly to Prime Minister Modi in no uncertain terms.
00:01:18.820Any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil is an unacceptable violation of our sovereignty.
00:01:31.460It is contrary to the fundamental rules by which free, open, and democratic societies conduct themselves.
00:01:41.760As you would expect, we have been working closely and coordinating with our allies on this very serious matter.
00:01:49.620In the strongest possible terms, I continue to urge the government of India to cooperate with Canada to get to the bottom of this matter.
00:02:02.040I also expect it to reiterate that its position on extrajudicial operations in another country is clearly and unequivocally in line with international law.
00:02:15.720I know many Canadians, particularly members of the Indo-Canadian community, are feeling angry or perhaps frightened right now.