From trade to immigration – what does anti-Trump Canadian PM Mark Carney mean for India - ‘shared democratic values’

Carney’s win sets stage for reset in India-Canada ties after Trudeau tensions

Bilateral relations deteriorated after Trudeau alleged that Indian agents were behind the killing of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

PM Modi congratulates Carney on election victory; signals possible reset in ties with Canada

Prime Minister’s reference to India and Canada sharing “democratic values” with “commitment to rule of law” paints a picture of political hopes for positive bilateral relations, after two years of tensions following allegations in Nijjar killing case.

With Mark Carney’s win, India looks to reset ties, will appoint envoy to Canada ‘soon’

India has not had a high commissioner in Ottawa since October 2024, when it withdrew Sanjay Kumar Verma, following Canada's request for a diplomatic immunity waiver for him.

From trade to immigration – what does anti-Trump Canadian PM Mark Carney mean for India - ‘shared democratic values’

The India-Canada relations have been strained in recent years, especially under the leadership of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January, paving the way for Mark Carney

In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party has won the general election. After Mark Carney's victory, it is believed that relations between India and Canada will soften. Carney has said many times that he is keen to improve relations with India.

As Canada's Mark Carney wins election, what it means for India

With Mark Carney set to be back as Canadian Prime Minister, scripting a dramatic reversal in fortunes for the Liberals in the polls, ties with India seem to be in for a reset.