Revival of India-Canada Diplomatic Ties: Visas for Canadian Citizens Reinstated!
In a resolute move, the Indian government has reignited the issuance of visas to Canadian citizens across several critical categories. Effective October 26, 2023, the Indian High Commission in Canada has commenced processing visas for entry, business, medical, and conference purposes. Tourist and e-visa services for Canadians remain suspended. This bold step marks a decisive turn in the India-Canada diplomatic narrative. Previously strained due to the escalating Khalistani movement in Canada, India had temporarily suspended all visa processing for Canadian nationals. Even attempts to apply through third countries were met with impassable barriers. The pivotal event triggering this diplomatic shift was the tragic assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Khalistan leader holding Canadian citizenship. Nijjar, an immigrant Sikh militant, met his untimely demise on June 18, 2023, in British Columbia, Canada. The primary source of contention between the nations ...