Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that he has discussed Khalistan extremism and foreign interference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi multiple times over the years, emphasizing Canada's commitment to protecting freedom of expression and peaceful protest while also preventing violence and opposing hatred.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of Indian government agents being linked to the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar have strained relations between India and Canada, impacting trade talks and potentially affecting the economic interests of Sikh families in India's state of Punjab, who have relatives in Canada.
Canada's allegation of India's involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader may have a limited economic impact but highlights the complications of de-risking from China and diversifying critical raw material supplies, while also prompting concerns about Indian-led bids in Canada and raising geopolitical tensions between the two countries.
Tensions between India and Canada escalate over the murder of a Sikh leader, with each nation expelling one of the other's diplomats and Canada investigating potential involvement of Indian government agents in the murder, prompting India to urge its nationals in Canada, especially students, to exercise caution.
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for alleging that India had links with the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, claiming that the Khalistani extremist "had blood on his hands" and urging the US not to support those who see the Khalistani movement as a movement for ego, profit, and politics.
Canadian-based Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Dalla, with links to Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, planned to target Hindu leaders in Punjab, according to the Delhi Police, amid escalating tensions between India and Canada.
Khalistan supporters in Canada organize demonstrations outside India's diplomatic mission following Prime Minister Trudeau's statement on a potential connection between New Delhi and the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar; tensions rise between India and Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations of Indian government involvement in the assassination of a Sikh activist have sparked a defiant response from India, with politicians and media accusing Trudeau of political manipulation and Canada of being a safe haven for terrorists.
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar expressed concern over violence and intimidation faced by Indian diplomats in Canada due to the presence of Sikh separatist groups, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.
Canada is being criticized for harboring individuals with strong links to pan-Khalistani extremist activities, according to India's intelligence dossier.
Canada-India relations have deteriorated over Ottawa's failure to act on New Delhi's request to crackdown on radical Sikhs and terror cells, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims of Khalistani terrorism have worsened the situation, despite Canada's inability to provide any evidence.
The US is closely coordinating with Canada on allegations that the Indian government was involved in the fatal shooting of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, although India has rejected the claims as "absurd" and "motivated."
India and Canada are facing increasing diplomatic tensions over the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardip Singh Nijjar, causing concerns from other countries including the UK, which has called for de-escalation and respect for the rule of law.
The geopolitical rift between Canada and India has escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist, leading to accusations from India that Canada supports "anti-India activities" and harbors terrorists, with Canada's allies in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network now considering their next moves.
