Canada’s diplomatic relations with India were severely strained after revelations of foreign interference and transnational repression by the Indian government in Canada during the final phase of the previous Justin Trudeau–led Liberal government.

With the formation of a new Liberal government in Canada, and following the U.S. administration’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, Ottawa’s approach toward India has shifted. The new government is now working to mend its ties with New Delhi.

This development has sparked serious concern across several Canadian circles — particularly within the Sikh diaspora. The Sikh Federation Canada and the World Sikh Organization of Canada have criticized the move, stating that restoring full diplomatic relations with India without holding it accountable for interference and repression amounts to surrendering to New Delhi and compromising the rights and security of Canadian Sikhs.

To explore this issue in depth, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Prabjot Singh, a Sikh-Canadian lawyer.

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