The Canada-India relationship has taken a dramatic turn, sparked by accusations, deep-rooted issues, and a complex history between the two countries and their Sikh communities. In September 2023, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped a bombshell in Parliament, alleging that India was behind the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Sikh separatist who advocated for Khalistan—a proposed independent Sikh state in northern India. Trudeau’s accusations against the Indian government shook Canada and India’s diplomatic ties, with both countries expelling each other’s diplomats and tensions escalating.
A History of Strained Ties
The tensions go back decades, shaped by both political moves and the migration of Sikhs, who now make up a significant part of Canada’s population, numbering around 800,000. Sikhism, a monotheistic religion founded in the 15th century in northern India, has a rich cultural heritage. Many Sikhs moved to Canada and built communities ...
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