After months of tension, India and Canada are finally mending fences. Both countries have agreed to bring back their High Commissioners—basically the top diplomats—in each other’s capitals. This big step forward happened after a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the two leaders decided to slowly rebuild trust and get things back on track. The first step? Reinstating their top envoys. More diplomatic moves are expected to follow.
They also talked about restarting trade talks, which had been put on ice for a while. Both sides are now asking their officials to resume those conversations soon.
Modi and Carney also discussed restoring normal services for people and businesses in both countries, emphasizing how important it is to keep connections strong—whether it’s economic partnerships, people-to-people ties, or cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
A statement from the Canadian PM’s office said the leaders reaffirmed the importance of a respectful, law-based relationship, grounded in sovereignty and integrity. They agreed to name new High Commissioners soon so things can return to normal.
Carney also brought up major global issues that matter to the G7, like international crime, security, and keeping a rules-based world order intact. Both leaders talked about teaming up on areas like technology, digital growth, food security, and key minerals.
To rewind a bit: India-Canada ties took a serious hit last year under Justin Trudeau, after he publicly claimed that India might’ve been involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan figure who was shot dead in Canada. India flat-out rejected the accusations, calling them “absurd and politically motivated.” Things escalated fast—diplomats got kicked out, trade talks were halted, and India pulled out its High Commissioner and other officials from Canada.
Now, with Trudeau out and Mark Carney in, both sides seem ready to turn the page and start fresh.
