Carney’s cold calculation

No matter what the unnamed government official said, we can be fairly certain that there are agents of the Indian government who could pose a direct and credible threat to Sikh Canadians.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured left with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is betting that the economic benefits of energy trade deals will supersede the total political risk of losing a stalwart and loyal constituency by cozying up to the Indian government, writes Erica Ifill. Photograph courtesy of X

Opinion

BY ERICA IFILL

March 4, 2026

CALGARY—Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed himself to be just another politician who finds it customary to play in our faces. On Feb. 25, the T...

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