India and Canada return ambassadors as Carney and Modi seek to move on from assassination dispute
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This diplomatic reset represents a pragmatic approach to rebuilding crucial economic and strategic ties between two democratic nations. Canada's new leadership under Carney offers a fresh start after Trudeau's confrontational approach damaged relations unnecessarily. The focus should be on shared democratic values and the $9 billion trade relationship that benefits both countries' citizens and businesses.
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Canada cannot simply ignore credible allegations of transnational repression and assassination on its soil for the sake of diplomatic convenience. The RCMP's evidence of Indian government involvement in violence against Canadian citizens demands accountability, not just a return to business as usual. Protecting diaspora communities from foreign interference must remain a priority.
Canada cannot simply sweep serious allegations of transnational repression under the rug for economic convenience. The evidence of Indian government involvement in targeting Canadian citizens on Canadian soil represents a fundamental violation of sovereignty that requires accountability, not diplomatic normalization. Restoring ambassadors without addressing these security concerns sends a dangerous message to authoritarian regimes.