Overview

• The two leaders described the reappointment of High Commissioners as a foundational move to rebuild ties that collapsed following mutual diplomatic expulsions in 2024 over allegations related to Nijjar’s killing.
• Talks at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis included plans to establish a joint working group on transnational crime for enhanced law enforcement cooperation.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney declined to confirm whether he raised India’s alleged role in the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, citing an ongoing judicial process.
• Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree affirmed that Canada will continue having “difficult conversations” with New Delhi about foreign interference and Nijjar’s death.
• Sikh advocacy groups and human rights activists have urged Ottawa to press for transparency and accountability on Nijjar’s killing as diplomatic ties are restored.