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Canada and India Rebuild Ties: A New Roadmap for Stronger Bilateral Relations

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After years of diplomatic tension, Canada and India have agreed to an “ambitious roadmap” to strengthen their bilateral relationship. The announcement marks a turning point two years after relations soured following allegations surrounding the 2023 killing of a Canadian Sikh leader.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

A New Era in Canada–India Relations

According to the joint statement, both countries recognize the need for a strong and resilient partnership amid growing global uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The two governments agreed to collaborate on key areas including:

  • Trade and Investment

  • Agriculture

  • Science and Technology

  • Civil Nuclear Cooperation

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Critical Minerals and Clean Energy

This renewed engagement is designed to enhance economic cooperation, strengthen supply chains, and stabilize strategic relations in an increasingly complex international environment.

From Tension to Collaboration

The diplomatic freeze between the two nations began in September 2023, when then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader in British Columbia.

The allegations led to a major fallout — both countries expelled diplomats, suspended trade talks, and froze high-level communications. India consistently denied the accusations, calling them “baseless and politically motivated.”

Steps Toward Reconciliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has made repairing relations with India a foreign policy priority. At the G7 Summit in Alberta, Carney met with Modi and announced the reinstatement of high commissioners to each other’s capitals — a symbolic yet vital move to restart diplomatic dialogue.

Shortly after, Foreign Affairs Minister Anand confirmed that Canadian and Indian law enforcement officials are once again working together to combat transnational crime and strengthen mutual security frameworks.

“Our representatives were in India in late September to ensure that law enforcement dialogue continues productively,” Anand told CBC News.

This marks a significant diplomatic thaw, paving the way for new trade agreements and people-to-people cooperation.

Concerns from Canada’s Sikh Community

While the diplomatic progress has been welcomed by many, some groups — including the World Sikh Organization (WSO) — have expressed concern that the new partnership does not address foreign interference and transnational repression.

In a recent statement, the WSO said the government must not ignore threats against Canadian Sikhs and must continue to defend Canada’s sovereignty and rule of law.

Despite these concerns, analysts believe that reviving the Canada–India partnership could create opportunities for innovation, skilled migration, and trade, benefiting both nations in the long term.

What This Means for Immigration and Trade

India remains one of Canada’s largest sources of international students, skilled workers, and entrepreneurs. With improved relations, experts expect to see:

  • Faster visa processing times for Indian nationals

  • Strengthened cooperation in education and technology sectors

  • Expansion of work permit and business immigration programs

  • Growth in bilateral investment opportunities

As Canada continues to rely on immigration to fuel economic growth, Indian professionals, students, and families are likely to see more stable and transparent pathways for settlement and business in Canada.

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