In 2023, India shone at the G20 summit, but Canada's PM Trudeau stirred controversy with concerns about India's 'Extrajudicial killings.' Their interactions strained ties. Matters worsened over Khalistan separatists in Canada, escalating into diplomatic expulsions and trade tensions. This follows a history of diplomatic missteps from Canada, from inviting a separatist to commenting on Kashmir and criticizing India's vaccine policies. The strained relations seem destined for a hiatus in diplomatic missions.
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00:00 As we bid farewell to the roller coaster that was 2023 in global politics, India stands
00:06 tall after successfully orchestrating a peaceful and prestigious G20 summit.
00:12 It was almost like a diplomatic soiree of the year, akin to a blockbuster party where
00:16 everyone despite uncertainties and tensions danced and mingled.
00:21 But like any good party, there is always that one guest who brings a bit of a chill.
00:26 In this case, Canada decided to play the role of the unexpected diplomatic grinch.
00:31 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau graced India with his presence, but he came bearing
00:36 some unexpected gifts.
00:39 Concerns about India's quote-unquote extrajudicial killings.
00:43 Quite a conversation starter, isn't it?
00:45 Hoping for a heart-to-heart, Trudeau sought meetings with Indian officials on this matter.
00:50 However, India, with a memory as sharp as a hawk, recalled Trudeau's past visit and
00:55 thought it's best to dodge a deja vu.
00:58 The summit wrapped up and lo behold, Trudeau and Modi had a rendezvous.
01:03 Just twice.
01:06 Once for the pleasantries and again on the G20 sidelines.
01:09 Meanwhile, countries like the US, Italy and Germany scored primos laws for diplomatic
01:15 tea time with India, but not Canada.
01:18 To add insult to this injury, Trudeau's visit took an unexpected turn when his plane glitched,
01:23 confining him to his hotel room for a week.
01:27 Forbidden from venturing out, speculation brewed about what exactly is happening.
01:31 Finally, he left India after a solitary week.
01:35 Trudeau departed India with his officials, leaving a curious air behind.
01:39 Everyone thought, "OK, it's over."
01:41 But little did they know, it was just a start.
01:44 His single statement sparked a wildfire of diplomatic discord.
01:48 The already tense relationship between India and Canada hit a boiling point over the presence
01:54 of Khalistan separatists finding shelter in Canada.
01:57 Matters intensified after Hardeep Singh Nijjar, labelled a terrorist by India, was murdered
02:03 in June.
02:04 Trudeau labelled Indian involvement in Nijjar's death, which escalated tensions further.
02:09 "For the past number of weeks, Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible
02:15 allegations of a potential link between agents of the government of India and the killing
02:22 of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar."
02:26 India swiftly denounced these claims as baseless, leading to a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats,
02:32 signalling a rapid deterioration in ties.
02:35 Firstly, Canada called for the Indian staff in Canada to leave the embassy.
02:39 India's response grew sterner, demanding a drastic reduction in Canada's diplomatic
02:43 staff due to concerns over activities of anti-India elements.
02:48 Trade connections also felt the strain, with India re-evaluating investments and student
02:53 visa regulations for Canadians.
02:55 Public outrage surged, igniting protests in both nations.
02:59 Since then, visa services between both nations have largely been suspended, despite a slight
03:04 resumption in recent times.
03:06 Since 2015, this rollercoaster of relations between the two nations has left the world
03:11 puzzled and amused in equal measures.
03:15 The saga kicked off with the infamous Jaspal Attawal invitation fiasco.
03:20 Canada seemingly obvious to diplomatic decorum, invited a former Sikh separatist to dinner
03:24 during Trudeau's visit to India.
03:26 India not the one to shy away from a little drama, retaliated by giving Canada a silent
03:31 treatment.
03:32 PM Modi and Justin Trudeau didn't meet for four days during Trudeau's 2018 visit to India.
03:38 High-level meetings were also axed faster than you could say diplomatic blunder, with
03:42 India slamming the interference in its internal affairs as unacceptable.
03:48 The plot thickened even more when Canada decided to play the human rights champion, poking
03:52 its nose into the Kashmir issue.
03:54 India responded with an eye roll so audible that you could practically hear it, labelling
03:58 Canada's concern as unwanted meddling.
04:01 It's almost as if they forget diplomatic boundaries existed.
04:05 Fast forward to the farmer protest in 2020, their comments hit a nerve in India sparking
04:10 yet another round of heated exchange.
04:12 Oh but wait, there's more.
04:14 The Khalistan card came into play with Canada being side-eyed for hosting separatist elements.
04:20 India accused Canada of turning a blind eye to Khalistan separatism.
04:24 Then the pandemic hit and guess what?
04:26 Canada decided it is the perfect time to critique India's vaccine policies.
04:31 Bravo, there's nothing says good diplomacy like kicking someone when they're down.
04:36 India's response was probably a bemused face palm at this moment.
04:40 And now the tensions have come to this point that it appears that the diplomatic missions
04:44 between the nations will be called off soon.
04:47 This ongoing saga of India-Canada relations is almost like a sitcom that always shows
04:52 unexpected plot twists.
04:54 It seems that in Canada, the liberal elite, just in Trudeau, wants to be the world's
04:58 moral compass.
04:59 But India prefers to set its own course without unsolicited advice.
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