<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (Oct 21) commented on the worsening relationship between India and Canada, stating that it is hard to believe how relations between the two countries have declined to their current state.</p>

<p>Criticising Canada's approach to free speech, particularly when it comes to threats directed at Indian officials, Jaishankar said, "When we tell them you have people openly threatening leaders of India, diplomats of India...their answer is ‘freedom of speech'. But if an Indian journalist says the Canadian High Commissioner walked out of South Block looking very grumpy, it is apparently foreign interference."</p>

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<p>"Calling it a double standard would be an understatement. There’s this notion that they can act one way at home, and a different way abroad. They follow their rules, but those same rules don’t apply to others," he added.</p>

<p>Jaishankar further added, "Canada has asked us to subject our High Commissioner to a police inquiry, and we chose to withdraw our High Commissioner... They seem to have a problem with our diplomats trying to find out about what is happening in Canada, which directly pertains to their welfare and security."</p>

<p>He pointed out the disparity in treatment, saying, "Canadian diplomats have no problem going around on our military or our police, profiling people, targeting people to be stopped in Canada."</p>

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<p>"When we tell them that you have people openly threatening Indian leaders and diplomats, their response is freedom of speech... If you threaten the Indian High Commissioner, he is supposed to accept it as freedom of speech, but if an Indian journalist says the Canadian High Commissioner walked out of the South Block looking very grumpy, it is apparently foreign interference," he added.</p>

<p>Jaishankar also said that Canada's internal politics have created space for extremist elements, allowing them to act in ways that negatively affect India-Canada relations.</p>

<p>Last week, after Canadian police alleged that top Indian diplomats in the country were collaborating with criminal gangs like the Lawrence Bishnoi group, India responded, pointing out that Canada has "consciously provided space to violent extremists and terrorists to harass, threaten, and intimidate Indian diplomats."</p>

<p>Political relations between Canada and India have taken a sharp downturn following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations of India’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (Oct 21) commented on the worsening relationship between India and Canada, stating that it is hard to believe how relations between the two countries have declined to their current state.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (Oct 21) commented on the worsening relationship between India and Canada, stating that it is hard to believe how relations between the two countries have declined to their current state. Criticising Canada's approach to free speech, particularly when it comes to threats directed at Indian officials, Jaishankar said, "When we tell them you have people openly threatening leaders of India, diplomats of India...their answer is ‘freedom of speech'. But if an Indian journalist says the Canadian High Commissioner walked out of South Block looking very grumpy, it is apparently foreign interference." Also read: Canada 'bed fellow' of those trying to challenge our sovereignty: Indian envoy "Calling it a double standard would be an understatement. There’s this notion that they can act one way at home, and a different way abroad. They follow their rules, but those same rules don’t apply to others," he added. Jaishankar further added, "Canada has asked us to subject our High Commissioner to a police inquiry, and we chose to withdraw our High Commissioner... They seem to have a problem with our diplomats trying to find out about what is happening in Canada, which directly pertains to their welfare and security." He pointed out the disparity in treatment, saying, "Canadian diplomats have no problem going around on our military or our police, profiling people, targeting people to be stopped in Canada." Also read: Pannun's 'do not fly' Air India threat resurfaces amid hoax bomb calls "When we tell them that you have people openly threatening Indian leaders and diplomats, their response is freedom of speech... If you threaten the Indian High Commissioner, he is supposed to accept it as freedom of speech, but if an Indian journalist says the Canadian High Commissioner walked out of the South Block looking very grumpy, it is apparently foreign interference," he added. Jaishankar also said that Canada's internal politics have created space for extremist elements, allowing them to act in ways that negatively affect India-Canada relations. Last week, after Canadian police alleged that top Indian diplomats in the country were collaborating with criminal gangs like the Lawrence Bishnoi group, India responded, pointing out that Canada has "consciously provided space to violent extremists and terrorists to harass, threaten, and intimidate Indian diplomats." Political relations between Canada and India have taken a sharp downturn following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations of India’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. (With inputs from agencies)

EAM Jaishankar slams Canada’s ‘double standards’ on free speech as India-Canada relations hit new low

<p>India's foreign minister Dr S&nbsp;Jaishankar responded to remarks made by Canada's National Security Advisor (NSA) that said India interferes in Ottawa's affairs through "state actors and non-state proxies".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to a question by WION related to the remark by Canadian NSA Jody Thomas, Jaishankar said: "The phrase that comes to my mind is, '<em>ooltah chor kotwal ko daantey' [the pot calling the kettle black].</em>&nbsp;It's we who had a complaint with them," he said while referring to Ottawa's inaction on anti-India secessionist forces that call for an independent Khalistan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I was quite perplexed when I heard it," Jaishankar said on Thursday while referring to the comment made by Jody Thomas.</p>

<p>Referring to the incident in Canada's Brampton where a float showing the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi was paraded, Jaishankar said: "Frankly, we are at a loss to understand other than the requirements of vote bank politics why anybody would do this.&nbsp;I think there is a larger underlying issue about the space which is given to separatists, extremists, to people who advocate violence. I think it is not good for relationships, not good for Canada."</p>

<h2><strong>What did Canada's NSA Jody Thomas say?</strong></h2>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s NSA Jody Thomas on Friday said, "When I talk about foreign interference and economic security, I’m now talking about a number of state actors and non-state proxies."</p>

<p>"This includes Russia, Iran, India. That said, the actor that comes up most on these issues, and it’s no surprise to anybody, is China," she added.</p>

<h2><strong>What else did Jaishankar say?</strong></h2>

<p>While addressing a press conference to mark&nbsp;nine years of Prime Minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi's arrival in New Delhi's corridors of power, Jaishankar specifically addressed&nbsp;the Modi&nbsp;government's foreign policy.</p>

<p>Jaishankar said there has been strategic clarity and the second image of India is that of an economic collaborator.<br />
"The world, especially the Global South, perceives India as a development partner - as a credible, effective development partner with delivery on the ground," he said.</p>

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<p>"...A large part of the world sees us as a development partner, not just as a development partner but a development partner who lives up to what PM enunciated...Today, the second image of India is that of an economic collaborator," he added.</p>

<p>Jaishankar said there is a very conscious drive for technology upgrade which is opening opportunities for the youth.</p>

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India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar responded to remarks made by Canada's National Security Advisor (NSA) that said India interferes in Ottawa's affairs through "state actors and non-state proxies".

India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar responded to remarks made by Canada's National Security Advisor (NSA) that said India interferes in Ottawa's affairs through "state actors and non-state proxies". Responding to a question by WION related to the remark by Canadian NSA Jody Thomas, Jaishankar said: "The phrase that comes to my mind is, 'ooltah chor kotwal ko daantey' [the pot calling the kettle black]. It's we who had a complaint with them," he said while referring to Ottawa's inaction on anti-India secessionist forces that call for an independent Khalistan. 'The pot calling the kettle black' Indian Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar slams Canada's NSA over his 'India interferes in Canada's domestic affairs' comment.#SJaishankar pic.twitter.com/smMaXPrZ78 — WION (@WIONews) June 8, 2023 × "I was quite perplexed when I heard it," Jaishankar said on Thursday while referring to the comment made by Jody Thomas. Referring to the incident in Canada's Brampton where a float showing the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi was paraded, Jaishankar said: "Frankly, we are at a loss to understand other than the requirements of vote bank politics why anybody would do this. I think there is a larger underlying issue about the space which is given to separatists, extremists, to people who advocate violence. I think it is not good for relationships, not good for Canada." What did Canada's NSA Jody Thomas say? Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s NSA Jody Thomas on Friday said, "When I talk about foreign interference and economic security, I’m now talking about a number of state actors and non-state proxies." "This includes Russia, Iran, India. That said, the actor that comes up most on these issues, and it’s no surprise to anybody, is China," she added. What else did Jaishankar say? While addressing a press conference to mark nine years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in New Delhi's corridors of power, Jaishankar specifically addressed the Modi government's foreign policy. Jaishankar said there has been strategic clarity and the second image of India is that of an economic collaborator. "The world, especially the Global South, perceives India as a development partner - as a credible, effective development partner with delivery on the ground," he said. Also read | Justin Trudeau’s NSA accuses India of meddling in Canada’s internal affairs "...A large part of the world sees us as a development partner, not just as a development partner but a development partner who lives up to what PM enunciated...Today, the second image of India is that of an economic collaborator," he added. Jaishankar said there is a very conscious drive for technology upgrade which is opening opportunities for the youth. Also watch | WION Fineprint | Trudeau concerned over Chinese interference in Canada × "In terms of global technological capabilities, there are more collaborations globally," he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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