Summary
Canada has changed its stance towards India, now stating that India is not a security threat. This shift comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for his visit to India. This change in tone aims to improve relations with India, which had worsened under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, following tensions over the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada is planning his first visit to India.
- Canadian police warned Sikh activist Moninder Singh about threats to him and his family.
- Moninder Singh is associated with Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist killed in Canada in June 2023.
- Canada had accused India of involvement in Nijjar's killing, leading to strained diplomatic relations.
- A senior Canadian official recently stated that India is not considered a threat to Canada's security.
- Canada-India ties have been tense, with accusations and expulsion of diplomats after Nijjar's killing.
- Canada and India experienced strained relations under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty in the U.S. to charges related to a plot to kill a Sikh activist.
