While expressing gratitude for his time in office, Arya also used the moment to sound the alarm on what he sees as urgent and growing economic challenges.
“The sole point of contention with the Liberal Party has been my outspoken advocacy on issues important to Hindu Canadians and my firm stance against Khalistani extremism.”
Despite his extensive background in finance—having served as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England—PM Mark Carney has never before held elected office.
“It is about time that all political parties and politicians in Canada made building those people-to-people ties the priority – and not the priority of building relations with Khalistanis.”
In January, the Liberals barred him from entering the leadership race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a move Arya suggested raised “significant questions” about the race’s legitimacy.
The move, announced after what Trump described as a “very friendly conversation” with Sheinbaum, comes as uncertainty grips global markets, with tariffs on Canada and China still set to take effect on Tuesday.
Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.
The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
The operation, led by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure alongside WA Police and the Australian Federal Police, targeted more than 100 vehicles over four hours at Perth Airport.