Overview

• S. Jaishankar said the appointment of high commissioners is a welcome move and noted they discussed next steps to rebuild relations.
• India appointed Dinesh K. Patnaik as high commissioner in August, and he presented his credentials to Governor General Mary Simon last week.
• Both countries reinstated top envoys in August as part of a phased effort to restore diplomatic engagement.
• Relations soured after Justin Trudeau alleged an Indian link to Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s 2023 killing, a claim New Delhi rejected, followed by reciprocal diplomat withdrawals.
• At the G7 in June, Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed constructive measures to stabilize ties, including the early return of envoys.