At the June 17 G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney negotiated a reset in relations, aiming to ease nearly two years of diplomatic strain triggered by the assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia in June 2023. The killing sparked a major political row between Ottawa and New Delhi, leading to tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions in October 2024 and raising concerns over the stability of bilateral trade.
In a bid to move past the crisis, both leaders agreed to restore full visa and consular services by reappointing high commissioners. They also reaffirmed their commitment to mutual respect, sovereignty, and expanded cooperation in areas such as technology, trade, critical minerals, and food security.
But how did a once cordial and productive relationship between the two countries unravel into mistrust and accusations anyway? Click through this gallery to explore the key events that drove tensions between India and Canada.