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Sikh Canadians say state violence a continued threat ahead of Carney going to India
Vancouver police warned Sikh activist Moninder Singh of a credible threat linked to Indian government agents amid ongoing community safety concerns before Carney’s India trip.
- On Wednesday, Ottawa clarified it no longer believes India is linked to violent crimes in Canada during a closed-door briefing ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit, which begins Thursday.
- Framing the visit as pragmatic, Ottawa aims to stabilise relations and re-engage with India through diplomacy and economic cooperation to diversify trade and reduce reliance on the United States.
- Senior Canadian officials told journalists that we have a very robust diplomatic engagement, including between national security advisers, and Ottawa and New Delhi recently agreed to appoint law-enforcement liaison officers.
- The change paves the way to accelerate CEPA talks and deepen trade as both sides aim for $50 billion by 2030, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government expected to welcome the shift.
- Longstanding tensions stem from the June 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and 2024 RCMP claims linking Indian agents to violent crime, sparking criticism from Sikh activists and protests on Parliament Hill.
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‘No Longer Linked To Violent Crime’: Canada Changes Stance On India Ahead Of Mark Carney's Visit
Carney is all set to embark on a nine-day trip that includes stops in Mumbai and New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is being framed as part of Ottawa's effort to pursue a more "pragmatic" foreign policy and deepen economic ties with India.
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Leaning Left22Leaning Right8Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Left
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59% Left
L 59%
C 19%
R 22%
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