Opinion | How PM Modi Scripted An Incredible Reset Of India-Canada Ties

What was unnecessarily marred for years by Justin Trudeau’s vile, politically motivated agenda has now been replaced by a mature, interest-driven strategic partnership

In the annals of Indian diplomacy, few turnarounds have been as dramatic — or as strategically masterful — as the revival of India’s ties with Canada. What began as a near-total breakdown in 2023 has, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s adroit leadership, transformed into a robust, forward-looking partnership by early 2026. This is not mere diplomacy; it is a masterclass in patience, pragmatism and national interest.

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The rupture was swift and ugly. In 2023, then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau levelled baseless allegations linking Indian officials to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist designated as a terrorist by India. Diplomatic expulsions followed, high commissioners were withdrawn, and bilateral trust hit rock bottom. Trudeau’s approach was openly hostile, pandering to pro-Khalistani elements within Canada’s Sikh diaspora for electoral gains — a textbook case of vote-bank politics overriding strategic sense.

India was absolutely justified in calling out Trudeau’s mala fide designs. New Delhi refused to be lectured by a leader who allowed........

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