In a significant escalation of tensions between Canada and India, the latter has demanded the withdrawal of approximately 40 Canadian diplomatic staff from India, warning that those who remain beyond October 10th will lose their diplomatic immunity.
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This feud stems from events in October of the previous year when Canada voiced concerns that India might have been involved in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, on Canadian soil. India vehemently denied any involvement, and Canada extended an offer to the Indian government to collaborate on the investigation to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident. Regrettably, India’s government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declined this offer. Despite the escalating tensions, Canada continues to provide consular services to Indian nationals within its borders.
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Canada is home to a substantial Indian immigrant population, with approximately two million Indian citizens residing in the country. This demographic group’s future appears to be at stake amidst the ongoing diplomatic dispute.
Charles-Philippe David, a strategic and diplomatic studies professor at the University of Quebec in Montreal states, “Ottawa has been receiving warning signals for a “long time” about foreign interference on its territory.” [Montreal AFP via FRANCE24 dtd 21/09/2023]
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If David’s observations hold true, Canada might have been better served by taking proactive measures before the Nijjar murder thrust the issue into the spotlight. There are no two opinions on the fact that eventually both will need to cooperate in order to not only resolve the issue of as to who murdered Nijjar, but also to move forward from this point. Given the circumstances, it seems prudent for both nations to expedite resolution efforts and avoid further complications. So why not cut the chase & get to the point and save everyone a lot of trouble.
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The writer is a lawyer, academic and political analyst. She has authored a book titled ‘A Comparative Analysis of Media & Media Laws in Pakistan.’ She can be contacted at: yasmeenali62@gmail.com and tweets at @yasmeen_9
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