Canada-India Diplomatic Rift Deepens as 41 Canadian Diplomats Leave

The diplomatic rift between Canada and India deepens as 41 Canadian diplomats and dependents leave India after a dispute over the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Canada accused India of involvement, which India denied and demanded staff reduction. Only 21 Canadian diplomats remain. Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed the departure, and in-person operations in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chandigarh are paused indefinitely. India announced plans to remove diplomatic immunity from all but 21 Canadian diplomats by October 20. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited credible evidence of Indian involvement but stressed non-escalation. The investigation continues.

The diplomatic rift between Canada and India deepens as 41 Canadian diplomats and dependents leave India after a dispute over the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Canada accused India of involvement, which India denied and demanded staff reduction. Only 21 Canadian diplomats remain. Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed the departure, and in-person operations in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chandigarh are paused indefinitely. India announced plans to remove diplomatic immunity from all but 21 Canadian diplomats by October 20. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited credible evidence of Indian involvement but stressed non-escalation. The investigation continues.

The diplomatic rift between Canada and India deepens as 41 Canadian diplomats and dependents leave India after a dispute over the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Canada accused India of involvement, which India denied and demanded staff reduction. Only 21 Canadian diplomats remain. Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed the departure, and in-person operations in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chandigarh are paused indefinitely. India announced plans to remove diplomatic immunity from all but 21 Canadian diplomats by October 20. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited credible evidence of Indian involvement but stressed non-escalation. The investigation continues.

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