Canada has once again made allegations on our country claiming that India has interfered in its General Elections and so has Pakistan. The MEA has responded to these claims and has also called them baseless .
India and Canada are improving their bilateral ties after months of tensions over the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. A former Canadian national security advisor acknowledged that India is now cooperating with Canada in the ongoing probe, describing the changing relationship as an "evolution." This is the first time a Canadian official has acknowledged India s progress. The improved relationship is connected to the US indictment against Nikhil Gupta, which supported Canada s position. Canada is working towards a healthier relationship with India, with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigating Nijjar s case.
Canada Immigration, Student Visa News: In order to reduce the impact of international students on housing and address the issues related to the institutional practices, Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller recently announced a 2-year cap on student visas. Reportedly, this move aims to restrict the number of student visas granted and target institutions that exhibit unpleasant practices.
Study Visa permits in Canada for India students, Immigration news: In a major development, a report stated that the number of study permits, issued to Indian students by Canada, has fallen sharply, late last year, after New Delhi ejected Canadian diplomats who would process the permits. A top Canadian official told Reuters that fewer Indian students applied for the study visa permits in Canada due to a diplomatic dispute over the assasination of a Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Experts believe that Biden has been remarkable in regard to the India-Canada row because it cherishes its bond with India. The Biden administration has expressed concern over the allegations and urged India to cooperate with Canadian authorities in this investigation.