India-Canada Relations Will Remain Icy Despite Justin Trudeau's Exit

Dear Reader,

While Justin Trudeau's unceremonious exit might have induced a sigh of relief and even some celebration in the Indian diplomatic circles, the need is to take a step back.

Trudeau’s resignation seems like a turning point for Canada, but does it really promise any shift in the nation's India policy?

History suggests otherwise.

From Trudeau's 2018 India visit debacle to the Nijjar and Khalistan irritants, Canada's policies have strained its ties with India. Is this merely an outcome of politics, or does it stem from a larger Western strategy?

Mélanie Joly, the current Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and a hardliner, has emerged as the front-runner to become Trudeau’s successor.

In such a case, can India expect a reset? Or will deep-rooted geopolitical imperatives of the West ensure the status quo of icy ties with India?

Here's a piece by Raghav Awasthi and Simran Brar on why support for Khalistan remains a strategic Western imperative, and how vote-bank politics in Canada fuel these tensions.

This is an eye-opening analysis of the enduring challenges in Indo-Canadian relations, especially for those who hoped for a reset after Trudeau's ouster.

It underlines why India must keep its expectations in check—regardless of who leads Canada next.

Read the full piece here — Permanent Adversary: Why India Should Have Zero Expectations From Justin Trudeau's Successor

Until tomorrow,

Anmol N Jain