Ahead of PM Mark Carney’s India visit, Canada signalled a policy shift, saying it no longer sees India linked to violent crimes or interference. The move marks a reset in strained ties after the Nijjar row, as Ottawa looks to boost diplomatic and economic engagement with New Delhi.

'Activity is not continuing...': Canada makes U-turn on terror accusations against India ahead of Carney’s visit, but avoids direct Nijjar reference

The refusal rate surged following the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic tension between New Delhi and Ottawa when former PM Justin Trudeau alleged involvement of India in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader in 2023. However, the claim was repeatedly and strongly denied by India.

Three in four Indian students denied Canada visas in August 2025 — What’s really going on?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had invited PM Narendra Modi to the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Alberta in June, where the leaders met and agreed to appoint new ambassadors and restore regular embassy functions. Canada has now appointed its first diplomat to India since the 2023 row.

Canada appoints diplomat to India marking ties reset after Justin Trudeau-era discord

The Trudeau-era crackdowns on immigration, including on international student visas and work permits, have contributed to a crisis in Canada's higher education system. Many colleges are laying off staff

10,000 Ontario college layoffs, 600 programmes scrapped: Canada education is hurting, and there may be an India connection

In a significant development, Canada has termed "Khalistani extremists" a national security threat for the country in a key intelligence report

Canada calls 'Khalistani extremists' a national security threat

PM Modi and Mark Carney decided to restore High Commissioners, in a big diplomatic makeover, months after tensions between India and Canada

Diplomacy on track, Canada out of Trudeau's shadows: New Delhi, Ottawa to reinstate high commissioners after PM Modi, Carney meet

World: Rubi Dhalla said, “As the first woman of colour to run for Prime Minister in the history of Canada, I will not allow every person of colour or Canadian from a multicultural community to be painted with the brush of foreign interference." India news

‘Unacceptable and wrong’: Canada’s PM hopeful Ruby Dhalla slams ‘false’ media allegations of India link

India News, World: Relations between Canada and India have been tense since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly suggested Indian involvement in Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.

Canadian report vindicates India's stance on Nijjar killing, says no definitive link

Canadian Minister meets pro-Khalistan group 'World Sikh Organisation' amid diplomatic standoff with India

Canada 'bed fellow' with those trying to challenge Indian sovereignty, says envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma

Canada a safe haven for Khalistani terrorists and gangsters? Why isn't Ottawa taking action?

Canadian MP urges Trudeau to collaborate with India, others to protect Hindus from rising Khalistani threat

India-Canada tensions: Congress urges PM Modi to take opposition into confidence on diplomatic crisis

Canada to impose sanctions on India? Experts say ‘sick man’ shouldn’t punch above its weight

India condemns Trudeau's unfounded allegations in Nijjar murder case, calls for concrete proof

Hindu temple in Canada vandalised by anti-India graffiti amid rising extremist activities

No Indian interference found in 2021 Canadian elections that Trudeau won, probe report reveals