Ottawa should boycott India G20 over ‘horrific discriminatory laws,’ NDP says – National | 24CA News
The New Democrats are calling on the Liberals to boycott India’s internet hosting of the G20, citing that nation’s therapy of minorities.
Thursday, India began its time period within the rotating presidency of the Group of 20, a discussion board for the world’s largest economies.
That entails convening conferences all year long, which culminates in a leaders summit deliberate for subsequent September in New Delhi.
The NDP says India has “horrific discriminatory laws” towards minority teams.
NDP overseas affairs critic Heather McPherson is holding a press convention Thursday afternoon with the World Sikh Organization and the National Council of Canadian Muslims.
Last month, the Trudeau authorities unveiled plans to type nearer ties with India as a key part of its Indo-Pacific Strategy.
