In the wake of the Canadian government’s decision to block the social media platforms of Australian news outlet Australia Today, the organisation issued a statement on Friday, reiterating its commitment to delivering critical news and diverse perspectives to the public.
The controversy erupted earlier this week following a press conference between Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
During the conference, EAM Jaishankar made pointed remarks about the ongoing India-Canada standoff, accusing Canada of providing political space to Khalistani extremists.
The comments quickly became a flashpoint, with India reacting sharply to Canada’s actions and questioning its commitment to free speech.
The Canadian government responded by blocking Australia Today’s social media presence, citing the nature of the broadcast.
In its statement, Australia Today expressed gratitude for the support it had received from around the world, particularly from those advocating for press freedom.
“Despite the challenges posed by the Canadian government’s …