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Context:

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assured the Punjab government that Canada would not support any separatist movement in India

Details:

During a meeting, Punjab Chief Minister has sought the Canadian Prime Minister’s cooperation in cracking down on separatism and hate crime by a fringe element, constituting a minuscule percentage of Canada’s population
In response, Canadian Prime Minister asserted that Canada would not support any separatist movement in India
Punjab Chief Minister also handed over a list of nine Category ‘A’ Canada-based operatives alleged to be involved in hate crimes in Punjab by financing and supplying weapons for terrorist activities, and also engaged in trying to radicalise youth and children in Punjab.