Vjosa Isai

Vjosa Isai is a reporter and researcher for The New York Times based in Toronto. She covers news from across Canada as a member of the Canada bureau. Her focus includes stories about Canada's justice system and public agencies delivering services in sectors like health care, education, natural resources, public safety, and finance. Vjosa contributes to the Saturday newsletter, the Canada Letter, and supports the bureau with specialized research requests. She previously covered breaking news and crime for The Toronto Star and completed an investigative reporting fellowship at The Globe and Mail. Born in north Toronto to Albanian immigrants, she is fluent in French and Albanian. Vjosa received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University and adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/vjosa-isai

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blamed the killing on 'agents of the government of India', setting off a diplomatic feud with New Delhi.
  • Several other investigations are ongoing, including exploring any involvement by the Indian government in Mr. Nijjar's killing.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Three Indian Nationals Charged with Murder of Canadian Sikh Leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Diplomatic Crisis Escalates

Three Indian Nationals Charged with Murder of Canadian Sikh Leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Diplomatic Crisis Escalates

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Three Indian men, identified as Karanpreet Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karan Brar, have been charged with the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Nijjar was a Canadian Sikh leader advocating for an independent Sikh homeland (Khalistan), which led to diplomatic tension between Canada and India. The RCMP believes others may be involved, including potential Indian government involvement. All three suspects are Indian nationals who entered Canada on student visas and are believed to have been working at the direction of Indian intelligence when they shot Nijjar in June 2023.