- India,
- 19-Jun-2025 03:40 PM IST
PM Modi in G7 Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada on 17 June to participate in the G7 Summit. This visit of about 23 hours may have been short, but its political and diplomatic implications seem to be very big. This was his first visit to Canada after 2015, and it has given a new direction to the relations between the two countries.New beginning in India-Canada relationsFor many years, relations between India and Canada have been full of sourness. The main reason for this was the neglect of Khalistani activities in Canada, especially during the period of Justin Trudeau's government. But Prime Minister Modi's recent visit has brought a positive turn in these relations. The talks between Modi and the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clearly indicated that now both countries are serious about strengthening the relationship again.Canadian agencies' crackdown on KhalistanisWithin just 24 hours of Prime Minister Modi's visit, Canadian intelligence agency CSIS publicly admitted for the first time that Khalistani elements are trying to carry out anti-India violent activities from Canadian soil. These elements are using Canada for funding, planning violence and spreading instability in India. This is the same thing that India has been raising on international forums for a long time, but the Trudeau government ignored it.Project Pelican: Action on KhalistanisA campaign named 'Project Pelican' was also launched to crack down on the Khalistani network involved in anti-India activities in Canada. Under this operation, a big racket carrying out drug smuggling and terrorist activities through a trucking network between Canada and the US was busted. The wires of this network were connected to Khalistan supporters, Mexican drug cartels and arms suppliers. The investigation also revealed that this black money was being used for referendum, purchase of weapons and anti-India protests.Mark Carney: Efforts to bring stability in relationsAfter the departure of Justin Trudeau, a big change is being seen in Canada's policy under the leadership of Mark Carney. During the meeting between Modi and Carney, agreement was reached on the appointment of high commissioners, resumption of trade talks and topics like digital, food security, mineral cooperation. This is a sign of giving new dimensions to cooperation between the two countries.Balanced stance on Nijjar issueCarney gave a very balanced response to the question asked on the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He said that this matter is in the court and there is a need to be cautious on this. He also underlined the importance of direct cooperation between law enforcement agencies to deal with international repression. This stance is completely opposite to the aggressive allegations of Justin Trudeau.