The Canadian government has requested a pause in trade talks with India as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to travel to India for the G20 Summit, potentially allowing for more consultations with stakeholders.
Canada unexpectedly halted talks on a proposed trade treaty with India, just three months after expressing the goal of reaching an initial agreement this year.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian delegation will stay in India for an additional night due to technical difficulties with their plane after attending the G20 summit, where India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concerns about "anti-India activities" in Canada.
India and Canada have paused trade talks due to political developments and India's strong resentment towards Canada's inaction against Khalistan supporters and promotion of secessionism.
Ties between India and Canada have deteriorated as the Canadian trade minister cancels a trade mission to Mumbai without explanation, following strained bilateral relations and Canada's limited response to India's concerns over anti-India activities within its borders.
India and Canada's trade talks have been affected after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau linked Indian agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, prompting tensions between the two countries.
Diplomatic tensions between Canada and India persist after the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, with Canada accusing India of involvement while other countries, including the UK, express their intention to continue trade talks with India.
India has asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic staff and has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens amid tensions over an allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada.
India and Canada are currently experiencing tension after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a claim that India has vehemently rejected; the US has called on India to cooperate with Canada in the investigation, while India has reduced its diplomatic staff and stopped visa services with Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is not interested in escalating tensions with India and wants to be present in the country to assist Canadian families, amidst a demand from India to remove 40 diplomats.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that his country is in discussions with India to prevent the expulsion of Canadian diplomats, as tensions between the two countries escalate following Trudeau's accusation that India was involved in the killing of a Sikh activist in British Columbia.
