India-Canada ties Archives

27 May

Steven Guilbeault Expected to Leave Carney Caucus as India-Canada Tensions Continue

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Former Liberal environment minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to leave Prime Minister Mark Carney’s caucus, according to reports by The Globe and Mail. Sources also say the longtime environmental advocate may resign as MP for the Montreal riding of Laurier–Sainte–Marie, though plans could still change. Guilbeault, who represented the riding since 2019, reportedly resigned from cabinet last year over disagreements with the government’s energy policies, including support for a new Alberta-to-West Coast pipeline and changes to environmental assessment rules. Sources say Guilbeault is expected to address Parliament on Wednesday and meet with current and former staff afterward.…

Canada Admits Khalistani Extremists Active on Its Soil, Sparks Security Dialogue with India

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Ottawa, June 20, 2025 — In a significant revelation, Canada’s premier intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), has officially acknowledged the presence and activities of Khalistani extremist elements within Canadian borders. These groups, according to the 2024 CSIS annual report, are using Canada as a base for propaganda, fundraising, and potentially violent operations aimed at India.While CSIS emphasized that these extremists represent a small minority, it warned that their actions could undermine both Canadian national security and international peace. The agency's findings add weight to long-standing concerns voiced by Indian authorities about the use of Canadian territory by…

Carney’s Election Victory Sets Stage for Canada-India Reset, Khalistan Tensions Expected to Ease

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — Mark Carney’s rise as Canada’s new Prime Minister not only marks a political shift in Ottawa but is also poised to reset the strained diplomatic ties with India, which had deteriorated under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Liberal Party’s win in a high-stakes election dominated by U.S. tariffs, affordability issues, and sovereignty concerns now opens the door for a potential thaw in India-Canada relations.Carney, who replaced Trudeau earlier this year, has stressed the importance of rebuilding ties with India. Describing the relationship as "incredibly important" economically and strategically, Carney has refrained from reigniting past controversies,…