The building that houses the "embassy" reportedly received C$150,000 in recent taxpayer-funded grants from the British Columbia government for accessibility upgrades—drawing sharp criticism from local Indo-Canadian leaders and observers.
The precinct will also host a new quarry, subject to stringent planning controls—including a buffer zone from residences and a mandatory closure and rehabilitation
Despite the chaos and speculation that the brown liquid was sewage, officials have not confirmed its exact nature but stated an investigation is underway.
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who visited the training site during his high-level tour to Australia in July, praised the troops’ performance and the deepening defence ties between Fiji and Australia.