Canada’s tone changed, now India is not being accused of violent crimes, big change before the visit of Mark Carney, close to Justin Trudeau to India.

News India Live, Digital Desk: A positive and big news has emerged amid the long-running diplomatic spat between India and Canada. The Canadian government has now stopped directly linking India to violent crimes taking place there. This change comes at a time when the special advisor and possible successor to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Mark Carney Will be coming on an important tour of India.

Why this ‘U-turn’ in Canada’s stance?

After the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Canada was continuously making serious allegations against India, due to which the relations between the two countries reached their lowest level. But now the statements of the Canadian investigating agencies and government are showing softness:

Lack of evidence: Canadian officials have indicated that at present there is no concrete evidence linking the Indian government directly to the recent violent incidents.

Control on Khalistani propaganda: The Canadian media and government are no longer giving as much attention to the violent protests and anti-India claims being made by Khalistani elements active in Canada as they were earlier.

Mark Carney’s India tour: Will the ice on relations melt?

The visit of Mark Carney, former Central Bank of Canada Governor and considered close to Trudeau, to India is strategically important.

Economic Partnership: Carney’s main objective is to get trade and economic relations with India back on track.

Diplomatic Bridge: Experts believe that Carney is working as an ‘envoy’ so that the path of dialogue between the two countries can be reopened.

G-20 and global impact: Given India’s growing global power, Canada no longer appears to be in a mood for long-term confrontation.

Khalistani protests had less impact

In recent times, Khalistani supporters have held several protests in Canada, but they did not get the support they were expecting from the local public and government. Canada now seems to be more serious than ever regarding the security of the Indian High Commission and the safety of its diplomats.

Way forward: Will relations be restored?

India has always taken the stand that if Canada provides ‘concrete evidence’, it is ready to cooperate in the investigation. Canada’s latest stance has raised hopes that visa services and high-level diplomatic talks may accelerate in the coming months. The outcome of Mark Carney’s visit will decide how much importance the Trudeau government attaches to its relations with India.