India-Canada Bilateral Relations
The 2023 Diplomatic Crisis and Recovery
The India-Canada relationship suffered its most severe crisis in 2023 following allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Canadian citizen, leading to diplomatic expulsions and a pause in trade and investment negotiations.
- September 2023: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau alleged "credible allegations" of Indian government involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil in June 2023.
- Nijjar was the chief of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and was designated a terrorist by India.
- Both countries expelled senior diplomats in tit-for-tat actions.
- FTA/CEPA negotiations, which had completed nine rounds by July 2023, were paused by Canada.
- Bilateral trade remained relatively stable at approximately $9.36 billion in 2023 (Indian exports: $5.56 billion, Canadian exports: $3.80 billion).
- Relations began thawing under new PM Mark Carney (took office January 2025), who adopted a more pragmatic approach to India.
- November 2025: Modi-Carney agreement to formally launch CEPA negotiations.
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