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Congressman Lance Gooden terms US probe into

Adani Group as a Threat to US Global Alliances

OUR BUREAU tions behind the investigation and its
impact on future economic recovery
Washington, DC
and investment.
epublican Congressman Lance Gooden stated, “When we fore-
Gooden has challenged the go real threats from violent crime,
RBiden administration’s deci- economic espionage and CCP in-
sion to investigate Indian billionaire fluence and go after those who con-
Gautam Adani. Gooden argues that tribute to our economic growth, it
such selective actions could damage discourages valuable new investors
critical alliances with key partners like hopeful of investing in our country.”
India. He suggests that the Department “An unwelcome and politically
of Justice should focus on domestic is- charged atmosphere for investors will
sues rather than pursuing cases with only stall efforts to revitalize Amer-
limited relevance to U.S. interests. ica’s industrial base and economic
Congressman Lance Gooden, growth, directly undermine Presi-
a member of the House Judiciary dent Trump’s commitment to revive
Committee asked “What will the US the economy with increased invest-
do if India refuses to comply with an “I am writing to inquire about reparably strain America’s global alli- ments,” he added.
extradition request,” in a formal let- the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ances,” Gooden said. Congressman Lance Gooden
ter written to US Attorney General recent selective pursuits of cases Gooden also expressed concerns represents Texas’ 5th District in the
Merrick B Garland. against foreign entities that could ir- about the potential political motiva- U.S. House of Representatives.

Ontario Lt Governor Honors Poonam Puri and

Vivek Goel with 2024 Order of Ontario

OUR BUREAU tor, Poonam has demonstrated
exemplary leadership, stewarding
Toronto, ON
numerous public and private in-
dith Dumont, Lieutenant Gov- stitutions, including as past chair
ernor of Ontario and Chancel- at Holland Bloorview Kids Reha-
Elor of the Order of Ontario, bilitation Hospital. A trusted gov-
has announced the names of two Indi- ernance advisor, she is sought by
an-Canadian, Vivek Goel and Profes- boards of public and private com-
sor Poonam Puri to honor both with panies, Crown corporations and
the Order of Ontario for 2024. This not-for-profits to navigate complex
announcement is part of the 29 new governance challenges.
appointments to the Order of Ontar- “The 2024 appointees to the
io for 2024. Order of Ontario have enriched the
The Order of Ontario is reserved lives of countless people in our prov-
for exceptional individuals who have ince and well beyond,” said the Hon-
made a lasting impact in the prov- ourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant
ince, country and the world. Vivek scientist of the Institute for Clinical Professor Poonam Puri – Toronto Governor of Ontario.
Goel and Professor Poonam Puri are Evaluative Sciences and founding Michael Ford, Minister of Cit-
such distinguished people who have President of Public Health Ontario, A world-leading expert in cor- izenship and Multiculturalism, said
made a valuable contribution to the providing scientific and technical ad- porate governance and securities “These remarkably dedicated in-
Ontario province with their incredi- vice to protect and promote health. regulation. Award-winning Research dividuals exemplify the spirit and
ble contributions in public health re- As a community leader, Dr. Goel has Chair at Osgoode Hall Law School, achievements that make Ontario a
search and corporate governance. shaped the public health workforce, York University, Poonam co-found- great place to live.”
influencing education over many de- ed Canada’s first Investor Protection The 2024 Order of Ontario ap-
Vivek Goel, CM – Waterloo
cades. He is a fellow of the Canadian Clinic, transforming access to justice pointees will be invested at a cere-
A world-renowned public health Academy of Health Sciences and the in Ontario. Her highly influential mony in Toronto in 2025. Since its
researcher and expert in health-ser- Fields Institute for Research in Math- scholarship has guided significant creation in 1986, over 903 individ-
vices evaluation. He champions the ematical Sciences and currently serves policy reforms and shaped gover- uals have been recognized with the
use of research evidence in health as the President and Vice-Chancel- nance best practices globally. province’s highest civilian honour for
policymaking. He was a founding lor of the University of Waterloo. A distinguished board direc- their extraordinary contributions.

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