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Here's what is at stake as India's relations with Canada take a major hit

On Tuesday, New Delhi dismissed the allegations as "absurd", and asked Canada instead to crack down on anti-India elements operating in its territory

How India and Canada's relations crumbled after killing of Sikh leader

On June 18, unknown assailants shot and killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who supported the formation of an independent homeland - known as Khalistan - for Sikhs in northern India

Tense relations may not impact trade ties between India, Canada: Experts

The tense diplomatic relations between India and Canada are unlikely to impact trade and investments between the two countries as economic ties are driven by commercial considerations, according to experts. Both India and Canada trade in complementary products and do not compete on similar products. "Hence, the trade relationship will continue to grow and not be affected by day-to-day events," Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Co-Founder Ajay Srivastava said. Certain political developments have led to a pause in negotiations for a free trade agreement between the two countries. On September 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau India's strong concerns about the continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada that were promoting secessionism, inciting violence against its diplomats and threatening the Indian community there. India on Tuesday announced the expulsion of a Canadian diplomat hours after Canada asked

Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar and why his murder has led to a diplomatic row

Situations between India and Canada have escalated, with both nations expelling high-ranking diplomats from their respective countries

India rejects Canada's allegations after expulsion of top Indian diplomat

MEA's statement comes after Canada expelled an Indian diplomat on Monday as it investigates credible allegations that India's government may have had links to the assassination in Canada

Canada expels Indian diplomat as it probes link to Sikh activist's death

Canada said it was expelling a top Indian diplomat Monday as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called credible allegations that India's government may have had links to the assassination in Canada of a Sikh activist. Trudeau said in Parliament that Canadian intelligence agencies have been looking into the allegations after Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland known as Khalistan, was gunned down on June 18 outside a Sikh cultural centre in Surrey, British Columbia. Trudeau told Parliament that he brought up the slaying with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 last week, that he told Modi that any Indian government involvement would be unacceptable and that he asked for cooperation in the investigation. Canadian Foreign Minister Mlanie Joly said the head of Indian intelligence in Canada has been expelled as a consequence. "If proven true this would be a great violation of our sovereignty and of the most basic

Canada postpones October trade mission to India, offers no reason

This comes at a time when negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and Canada have been stalled, sources informed on Friday

Justin Trudeau's G20 visit: Plane troubles, diplomatic tension, & backlash

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's G20 visit to India was marred by a plane troubles, diplomatic tensions, and domestic criticism

PM Modi meets Trudeau, discusses full range of India-Canada ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and discussed full range of India-Canada ties across different sectors. In a post on X, Modi said, "Met PM @JustinTrudeau on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. We discussed the full range of India-Canada ties across different sectors." Modi has held several bilateral meetings over the last three days as world leaders gathered for the G20 Summit that concluded on Sunday.

Canada pauses negotiations on trade agreement with India: Official

Canada has paused negotiations for a free trade agreement with India and now both the countries will mutually decide about resuming the talks in the future, an official said. "The Canadian side conveyed that they were taking a pause in India-Canada negotiations on the Early Progress Trade Agreement. This will enable us both to take stock of progress and next steps. We will decide by mutual agreement when negotiations will resume," the official told PTI. Over half a dozen rounds of talks have been held between the countries on the trade pact so far. In March last year, the two countries re-launched negotiations for an interim agreement, officially dubbed as Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA). In such agreements, two countries significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on the maximum number of goods traded between them. They also liberalise norms for promoting trade in services and attract investments. Indian industry was looking at duty-free access for products like textil

Ahead of G20 Summit in New Delhi, Canada pauses trade talks with India

India's high commissioner to Canada confirmed that Trudeau's team initiated the pause, which was first reported Friday by the Canadian Press

Another Hindu temple vandalised in Canada by Khalistan supporters

A prominent temple in Canada's British Columbia province has been vandalised by two Khalistan supporters with "anti-Hindu and anti-India graffiti", the latest such incident targeting Hindu places of worship in the country. The incident took place on Saturday at 12.29 am at the Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey. According to the Facebook page of the temple, one male and one female jumped over the outside boundary and purposely pasted Khalistan referendum posters on the main entry gate and the entrance of the Surrey Mandir. "It was really very sad what happened inside the Temple on August 12, 2023, late at night at 12.29 AM, when one male and one female person jumped over the outside boundary and purposely pasted #Khalistanreferendum Posters on the Main Entry Gate and Main Entrance of the Surrey Mandir," the post read. India has previously condemned the attacks on Hindu temples by Khalistan supporters in Canada and sought action against the perpetrators. This act was done to cre

From labour to IPR, non-trade issues may not be part of India-Canada deal

Early harvest agreement likely to be signed by year-end

Canada rolls red carpet for H-1B visa holders, Indians likely to benefit

Canada has launched an open work permit stream to permit 10,000 H1-B visa holders from the US to arrive and work in the nation and Indians comprise almost 75% of that number

FM Sitharaman discusses trade negotiation progress with Canadian Dy PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Sunday discussed the progress being made on ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the 3rd Finance Ministers and central bank governors meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Freeland, who is also the finance minister of Canada, said Canadian Pension Funds would be keen to explore investing in Indian Infrastructure Funds as India offers a stable investment climate. "The two ministers also discussed the progress being made on the ongoing various trade-related negotiations between India and Canada," the Indian finance ministry tweeted. The ministers discussed continued constructive participation in building consensus on the G20 Finance Track work streams, it added.

Indians in Canada wave Tricolour to counter pro-Khalistani protesters

Pro-Khalistani elements had announced to hold rallies outside Indian Missions in the UK, US, Canada and Australia on Saturday

Canada assures safety of Indian diplomats after posters named officials

Canada has assured India of the safety of its diplomats following the circulation of Khalistani posters online which named Indian officials and termed the promotional material circulating ahead of a Khalistan rally "unacceptable". The statement by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly came a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has asked its partner countries such as Canada, the UK and the US not to give space to "extremist Khalistani ideology" as it is "not good" for relations. Stressing Canada's commitment to the safety of diplomats, Minister Joly highlighted the country's adherence to the Vienna Conventions. "Canada takes its obligations under the Vienna Conventions regarding the safety of diplomats very seriously," she said in the statement on her Twitter account on Tuesday. "Canada remains in close contact with Indian officials in light of some of the promotional material circulating online regarding a protest planned for July 8, which are unacceptable,

Genuine students victimised by fraud won't face deportation: Canadian Min

We recognise the immense contributions that international students make to our country, and we are committed to providing a path to Canada that is honest and transparent

Punjab expresses gratitude to Canada for postponing student deportation

Keeping in view that most of the students are from Punjab, Dhaliwal had earlier announced free legal assistance to the students while talking to students virtually

Indian students stage protests as fear of deportation from Canada looms

Indian students have gathered on Airport Road in Mississauga, outside the CBSA headquarters, for a "indefinite sit-in" since May 29