Canada-India Relations Under Strain as Visa Ban Impacts Tourism, Trade, and Investment

Around 277,000 Canadians visited India in 2022, making Canada the 5th largest source of foreign tourists. The visa ban impacts this tourism industry.
Canada-India bilateral trade is around $8 billion, split equally between exports and imports. The visa ban has paused FTA negotiations between the countries.
Over 320,000 Indian students study in Canada, forming a core aspect of Canada-India ties. Educational links are unlikely to be impacted.
Canadian firms have invested $3.6 billion in India. Recent investments from Canadian pension funds in Indian startups and companies exceed ₹1 trillion.
India's visa ban is the latest issue straining ties between the countries, potentially impacting tourism, trade, and investment if relations don't improve.

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9/21/2023

India-Canada Ties Hit New Low Amid Visa Freeze and Diplomat Expulsions Over Trudeau's Allegations of Indian Role in Canadian Sikh Activist's Killing

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.

10/8/2023

University of Toronto Seeks to Reassure Indian Students Amid Canada-India Diplomatic Tensions

The University of Toronto assures its student community of support amidst the India-Canada diplomatic standoff, acknowledging that India's suspension of visa processing will hinder face-to-face connections.

10/8/2023

India's Tourism Industry Braces for Major Drop in Canadian Visitors Due to Visa Freeze

The suspension of visas for Canadian citizens by the Indian government may result in large-scale cancellations and a significant impact on the peak tourism season, leading to a projected 30-40% decrease in expected tourism in this financial year.

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Posted 9/24/2023, 6:20:48 PM

Canada-India Relations Under Strain as Visa Ban Impacts Tourism, Trade, and Investment

Around 277,000 Canadians visited India in 2022, making Canada the 5th largest source of foreign tourists. The visa ban impacts this tourism industry.
Canada-India bilateral trade is around $8 billion, split equally between exports and imports. The visa ban has paused FTA negotiations between the countries.
Over 320,000 Indian students study in Canada, forming a core aspect of Canada-India ties. Educational links are unlikely to be impacted.
Canadian firms have invested $3.6 billion in India. Recent investments from Canadian pension funds in Indian startups and companies exceed ₹1 trillion.
India's visa ban is the latest issue straining ties between the countries, potentially impacting tourism, trade, and investment if relations don't improve.

livemint.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/21/2023

India-Canada Ties Hit New Low Amid Visa Freeze and Diplomat Expulsions Over Trudeau's Allegations of Indian Role in Canadian Sikh Activist's Killing

10/8/2023

University of Toronto Seeks to Reassure Indian Students Amid Canada-India Diplomatic Tensions

10/8/2023

India's Tourism Industry Braces for Major Drop in Canadian Visitors Due to Visa Freeze