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Mark Carney's Election Win Signals Shift in Canada-India Relations

Carney's victory ushers in plans to rebuild diplomatic ties with India, revive stalled trade talks, and address longstanding tensions.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney gestures during an event at the Liberal Party election night headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, on Tuesday. (REUTERS)
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Overview

  • Mark Carney and the Liberal Party secured victory in Canada's April 2025 federal election, replacing Justin Trudeau's government.
  • Carney has prioritized resetting relations with India, which deteriorated after 2023 allegations linking Indian agents to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
  • Diplomatic fallout under Trudeau included reciprocal expulsions of diplomats, frozen trade negotiations, and suspended official visits between the two nations.
  • Carney aims to revive the stalled Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and diversify Canada's trade relationships, naming India as a key partner.
  • The Indo-Canadian community, numbering 2.8 million, plays a strategic role in bilateral ties, with Carney signaling continued support for immigration and skilled labor policies.