Following the G20 meeting hosted in India, tensions between Canada and India have escalated. Reports from international media suggest that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a straightforward response to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on several issues, including those pertaining to Sikhs, during their bilateral meetings at the G20 summit.
In response to these developments, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng has announced the postponement of a previously planned trade mission visit to India, which was initially slated for October. The reason cited for this delay is the contentious political climate in Canada, which has hindered progress in trade agreement negotiations with India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently expressed criticism regarding Canada’s handling of Sikh protests. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized that every Canadian citizen possesses the right to engage in peaceful protests and exercise freedom of expression.