Canada and India Take Steps to Rebuild Ties: PM Mark Carney Emphasizes Law Enforcement Dialogue

In a notable diplomatic gesture, newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described his meeting with Indian officials at the G7 Summit as a “foundational” step toward mending strained bilateral relations.

Stressing the values of mutual respect, sovereignty, and trust, Carney outlined Canada's intention to reinstate high commissioners and reopen key dialogues, especially in the areas of law enforcement and transnational cooperation. This marks the clearest sign yet of an effort to thaw diplomatic tensions that have lingered between the two nations.

When asked directly whether the subject of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder came up in his interactions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Carney diplomatically pivoted. He instead underscored “the importance of having law enforcement-to-law enforcement dialogue”, suggesting that sensitive matters must be addressed through formal, institutional channels, not public or political confrontation.

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the G7 in Canada, may be seen as a turning point in India-Canada relations, particularly after months of tension following controversial public allegations in 2023. Both sides now appear ready to reframe their relationship based on diplomatic maturity and mutual interests.

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