US EditionRCMP says no current clandestine activities in Canada linked to government of India
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme states investigations show no current Indian government involvement in foreign interference or transnational repression in Canada amid diplomatic normalization.
- On Thursday, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Mike Duheme told CTV News that current investigations reveal no connection between clandestine activities in Canada and the Indian government, based on the force's existing files.
- This assessment marks a significant shift from October 2024, when Duheme and senior officers warned Canadians that Indian government agents were involved in "serious criminal activity," including homicides and extortion.
- Since his April 2025 election victory, Prime Minister Mark Carney has prioritized a bilateral reset, visiting India earlier this month to seal pacts on uranium and critical minerals.
- Despite the RCMP's current position, a recent Canadian Security Intelligence Service report categorized India as one of the "main perpetrators" of foreign interference and espionage, contradicting police findings.
- Conflicting signals persist, complicating Canada-India ties as the government prioritizes economic partnerships despite unresolved allegations regarding the 2023 Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing, which India dismissed as "absurd.
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The Economic TimesNo clandestine activities in Canada linked to Indian govt: Police chief
Canada's police chief has stated that no clandestine activities or transnational repression linked to the Indian government are currently occurring in Canada. This comes after a period of diplomatic tension between the two nations. Relations have been improving recently with high commissioners returning to their posts. Key pacts on uranium and critical minerals have been sealed.
Canada-India Relations: Examining Transnational Repressions
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police commissioner stated there are no current transnational repressions linked to India in Canada. This follows diplomatic tensions between the two countries, sparked by accusations from former Prime Minister Trudeau regarding India's involvement in a separatist's death. Efforts to normalize relations are ongoing.
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