Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his concerns and called for investigation into the potential link between Indian government agents and the killing of a Sikh-Canadian activist, emphasizing that any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil is an unacceptable violation of sovereignty.
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.
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.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada is not attempting to provoke India but wants New Delhi to address the issue of the alleged link between Indian agents and the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.
The Canadian government worked closely with the United States on intelligence suggesting Indian agents were potentially involved in the murder of a Sikh leader in British Columbia, leading to strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India.
Canada is believed to have evidence linking Indian officials and diplomats to an extraterritorial assassination on its soil, causing escalating tensions between the two countries.
India has accused Canada's government of failing to act on evidence of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's crimes, despite sharing the information "countless times."
Amid the India-Canada standoff, US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen stated that "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" led Canada to claim a potential link between Indian government agents and the killing of a pro-Khalistan separatist leader.
Canada's defense minister, Bill Blair, affirmed Canada's commitment to pursuing partnerships with India while the investigation into the killing of a Khalistani leader continues, despite tensions between the two countries arising from allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of potential Indian involvement in the killing.
The United States supports Canada's investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and urges the Indian government to cooperate in the Canadian investigation.
India's External Affairs Minister, Jaishankar, criticized Canada at the UN General Assembly, accusing them of responding to terrorism based on political convenience, in the midst of the two countries' dispute over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has responded to allegations made by Canada regarding India's potential involvement in the killing of a Khalistani separatist, stating that it is not the policy of the Indian government and that they are open to examining specific and relevant information in the case.
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 State Department is actively working with Canada and engaging with the Indian Government to encourage cooperation in resolving the India-Canada dispute, as highlighted by spokesperson Matthew Miller.
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.
The Biden administration is concerned that the ongoing dispute between Canada and India over the alleged Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist could disrupt the U.S. strategy towards the Indo-Pacific region and counter China's influence, potentially impacting their foreign policy priorities.
The Biden administration is closely monitoring a dispute between Canada and India, as it could impact its strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, and there are concerns that India's actions may be similar to tactics used by Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea to silence opposition figures on foreign soil.
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.
The United States and Britain have urged India not to insist on Canada reducing its diplomatic presence in response to Canada's allegations of Indian involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist, expressing concern about the departure of Canadian diplomats and calling for cooperation in the ongoing investigation.
