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.
Canada has postponed a trade mission to India, a move that comes after trade talks between the two countries have stalled and following a contentious meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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.
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.
Canada and India have expelled senior diplomats in response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, with the US, UK, and Australia expressing concern and calling for a thorough investigation.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Canada's foreign policy needs a reset towards Indo-Pacific diplomacy, according to Japan, due to allegations made by Prime Minister Trudeau against India and previous conflicts with China and Russia.
India's diplomatic mess with Canada, resulting from allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh Canadian citizen, has tarnished India's image and threatened its surging ties with the West as it heads to the United Nations General Assembly.
A viral video from the Canadian parliament shows Canadian opposition leader accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of damaging Indo-Canadian ties due to allegations against the Indian government.
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.
India has demanded Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats over accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, escalating tensions between the two countries.
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.
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.
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.
