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PM Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Stephen Harper also met kin of Kanishka Air India bombing victims.
Updated : Apr 16, 2015, 11:58 PM IST
Asserting that a new "atmosphere of trust" has developed in India since he took over 10 months ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today vowed to "clean up" the mess left behind by the others.
"There is a new atmosphere of trust in our nation... We say 'jan gana man adhinayak' -- that 'Jan Man' has changed," Modi said addressing in Hindi an estimated over 10,000-strong Indian diaspora at Ricoh Coliseum here.
The Prime Minister said that development is a solution to all the problems that India faces. He said the country has all the capabilities it needs, it just needs opportunities now.: PM Modi
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PM Modi leaves for Vancouber, his final leg of Canada visit. The prime minister confirmed this on Twitter:
Leaving for Vancouver, which is the final leg of my Canada visit. Will offer prayers at Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan & Laxmi Narain Temple there.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2015
Saying goodbye to our friends while leaving for Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/7oLIqFJDsy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2015
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to victims at the Kanishka Air India Memorial site in Toronto. Read the full story here.
PM @narendramodi and @pmharper at the Air India memorial. pic.twitter.com/CJ9YtoZTO1
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015
PM meets the victims' families at the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Air India Memorial Site pic.twitter.com/7EfQoPeuQq
— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 16, 2015
PM at the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Air India Memorial Site pic.twitter.com/yq5do9kylm
— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 16, 2015
PM Modi attends roundtable meeting with major pension fund managers of Canada
Toronto: PM Narendra Modi attends roundtable meeting with major pension fund managers of Canada #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/1KhTmzosSB
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 16, 2015
PM Modi addresses an Indian diaspora event at the Ricoh Coliseum here.
Thank you Toronto! Thank you @pmharper. Unforgettable experience at the Indian Community Programme. pic.twitter.com/JGKL5WXDrC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2015
* Prime Minister Modi hails the Skills Development programme, says the aim is to instill ‘dignity of labour’.
* India used to be known as ‘Scam India’ but we want it be known as ‘Skill India’.
* We don’t want to be ‘job seekers’; we want to be job creators. That is what we aim to do with our skill development programme.
* There is no dearth of talent in India. We were the first country to reach Mars on the first attempt, and our Mars mission cost less than a Hollywood film. We want to encourage youth to make innovations that will help the world.
PM Shri @narendramodi addressing the huge gathering at Indian Diaspora Event at Ricoh Colliseum in Toronto pic.twitter.com/vxzKjGWEKR
— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 16, 2015
* In all developed nations, the populations are ageing fast. When they need a young workforce, they will look towards India.
* India is a young country and that is our biggest resource. With 80 crore youth, 80 crore dreams and 160 crore strong hands, what can we not achieve?” Modi said.
* Development is the solution to all our problems. India has the strength, the need, the opportunity.
* There is a new atmosphere of trust in our nation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells Indian diaspora.
* India + Canada, can you image the strength this partnership has.
* The decisions we have taken today have been taken in a friendly atmosphere. Our association is going to be very long.
* I came here yesterday and I will go back tomorrow but I will never forget your affection.
* My experience of working with Canada has always been very good right from the time I was the Chief Minister in Gujarat.
* This respect is not for a person, it is not for Narendra Modi but it is for the 125 crore people of India
* I want to thank the PM of Canada and the people of this Nation. Canada has welcomed me with immense enthusiasm
PM Modi and PM Harper arrive at the venue.
PM @narendramodi and @pmharper arrive at the venue. Tremendous enthusiasm all around. pic.twitter.com/CyZVBAkkJx
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015
PM Modi, PM Harper arrive in Toronto
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Toronto Pearson International Airport, travelling from Ottawa with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper, along with the latter’s wife Laureen on the same aircraft.
The two leaders were greeted by a large number of the Indian community in Toronto, who clicked photos and shouted “Modi, Modi”, before shaking hands with their favourite politician.
Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Harper also witnessed a troupe of artistes dancing to popular Bollywood tunes, with a large number of Indian and Canadian flags flying.
Pleased to join thousands of Cdns in welcoming @NarendraModi to Toronto for the second part of his visit to Canada. pic.twitter.com/7W3x2322i7
— Stephen Harper (@pmharper) April 15, 2015
PM Modi, PM Harper share aircraft to Toronto
In a break from protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper, along with the latter’s wife Laureen on Wednesday travelled from Ottawa to Toronto on the same aircraft.
In Toronto, Prime Minister Modi will attend a reception hosted by Prime Minister Harper at the Ricoh Colliseum, before attending a dinner hosted by the Indian High Commissioner to Canada Vishnu Prakash for the Indian Diaspora in the North American country.
Rare instance. Host & guest fly together. PM @narendramodi invited @pmharper on AI 001 flight Ottawa to Toronto. pic.twitter.com/qxC6ChkIPQ
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 15, 2015
Day 1: Modi in Canada
22:50 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Modi calls for UN resolution to unitedly fight terrorism
Amid growing threat of terrorism worldwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a UN resolution to unitedly fight against the menace and its support base as he condemned the terror attack on Canada's Parliament Hill last year.
"All those who believe in humanism should unite to fight against terrorism. There is a need for a UN resolution to fight terrorism," Modi said at a joint press conference with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper here.
He said the threat of terrorism is growing; its shadow extends over cities and lives across the world. "Terrorism has transcended borders. We have to unite to fight terrorism. Terrorism has no race or colour. If we have to fight terrorism then the world should be given a message under the umbrella of UN," said Modi.
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20:25 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Canada inks US $254 million deal to supply uranium to India for five years
Canada will supply uranium to energy-starved India beginning this year over a period of five years, a decision which was termed as a launch of a new era of bilateral cooperation and mutual trust by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Under an agreement signed on Wednesday after comprehensive talks Modi had with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper, Cameco Corporation will supply 3,000 metric tonnes of uranium over five years to India at an estimated cost of USD 254 million.
The supply will start from this year, highly placed sources said. Canada is the third country to supply uranium to India after Russia and Kazakhstan. The supplies will be under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
PM Modi, Canadian PM Harper issue joint statement in Ottawa
I am conscious of the significance of this visit in the history of our relations: PM Modi #ModiinCanada pic.twitter.com/J6uwMUVjtn
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015
PM Harper and I are committed to establish a new framework for economic partnership: PM Modi #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/R9h05dcYz9
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015
The agreement on procurement of uranium from Canada for our civilian nuclear power plants launches new era of bilateral cooperation: PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015
Canadian citizens will now be eligible for a 10-year Indian Visa: PM Modi #ModiinCanada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015
19:00 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015
India, Canada to resume cooperation in nuclear sector: PM Modi
India and Canada will resume commercial cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector after decades, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday while hoping his visit would act as a "springboard" for taking the bilateral relationship to a new level.
"During this visit, our two countries will resume commercial cooperation in civil nuclear energy after decades. This will be a defining symbol of our mutual trust and understanding, and of our willingness to look beyond the boundaries of the past to the opportunities of the future," Modi wrote in an opinion piece in the Canadian paper The Globe and Mail.
PM Narendra Modi arrives for ceremonial reception in Ottawa #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/C8xHXrzfoR
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015
Stephen Harper to accompany PM Modi to Kanishka bombing memorial
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes to pay tribute to the victims of the 1985 Air India–Kanishka bombing memorial in Toronto on April 16, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will in all likelihood, accompany him.
If this happens it will send out a strong signal to people of all communities that India and Canada have one view when it comes to terrorism of any and all nature.
PM Narendra Modi signs the visitor's book of the Senate and the House of Commons in Ottawa #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/Ipzn0x02Jd
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015
A significant aspect of the three-day visit will be Modi's meeting with top officials of Canada's Pension Fund with focus on inviting them to India. Modi will hold talks with his counterpart Stephen Harper to discuss how the relationship could be taken forward. He will also address Canadian business leaders. Modi's focus will be on several areas like energy, which is "a major aspect", besides agriculture, skill development and education.
PM Modi reaches Canada; to focus on energy, investments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community outside the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa. The people waving the Indian tricolour reached out to shake hands with the visiting Prime Minister, with chants of ‘Modi, Modi’. Prime Minister Modi later shook hands with some people.
First Indian PM on a stand alone bilateral visit in 42 years
A long wait ends - PM @narendramodi is in Canada. 1st Indian PM on a stand alone bilateral visit in 42 years. pic.twitter.com/4DrWIqTXGM
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 14, 2015