Canada, India Agree To Name New Ambassadors After Expulsions
Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi agreed to work to reestablish regular embassy services in both countries.
Canada and India agreed to appoint new chief diplomats in a major step toward moving past a feud that last year saw them expel each other’s officials over accusations of transnational repression and crime.
Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi agreed to work to reestablish regular embassy services in both countries after a meeting at the Group of Seven in Kananaskis, Alberta on Tuesday, according to a statement from Carney’s office.
Modi’s government had a dismal relationship with Carney’s predecessor Justin Trudeau, who stunned the world by announcing “credible allegations” that India’s government had links to the slaying of a Sikh separatist and Canadian citizen near Vancouver in 2023. India denied the claims and said Trudeau’s government was harboring dangerous extremists.
In October, Canadian police and Trudeau alleged Indian agents themselves played a part in a campaign of violence and harassment against Canadians. After Trudeau stepped down earlier this year amid a party rebellion, Bloomberg reported in March the two countries were taking steps to mend the relationship including considering sending envoys back.
