The Canadian government has said that the decision has been taken in the context of recent developments in Canada and India and "calls for protests and some negative sentiment towards Canada on social media."
India News: The US State Department has expressed concern over Canada's allegations against India regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijj
Justin Trudeau has confirmed that Ottawa shared allegations about the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar with India several weeks ago. Trudeau stated that Canada is willing to work constructively with India to get to the bottom of the matter. India has rejected these allegations, calling them "absurd" and "motivated." India has also expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in response to Canada s expulsion of a senior Indian diplomat.
India News: While addressing a press conference in New York, Blinken said that US has engaged directly with the Indian government. He said that US is consulting "
The United States is concerned about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau s comments about India s potential involvement in the murder of a Khalistani activist. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for India to cooperate with Canada s investigation into the killing, stating that accountability is important. The US has been consulting and coordinating closely with Canada on this matter. India has rejected Canada s allegations, calling them absurd and motivated. The diplomatic dispute has put President Joe Biden in a difficult position as he tries to strengthen ties with both India and Canada.