Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has expressed his country's commitment to strengthening ties with India, despite recent tensions caused by allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Trudeau acknowledged India's growing economic and geopolitical importance and emphasized the need for collaboration between the two countries to uncover the full facts surrounding Nijjar's murder. He received assurances from the United States that Secretary of State Antony Blinken would raise the allegations during a meeting with his Indian counterpart.

However, India vehemently rejected the allegations, calling them absurd and motivated. The strained relations between the two countries have resulted in the suspension of visa services in Canada by India and an advisory for Indian citizens traveling to Canada to exercise caution due to anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes. These ongoing tensions have had broader implications for trade, economic ties, and the substantial Indian diaspora in Canada.