Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:22am on 16 Sep 2023,Saturday India Global
Canada is postponing a planned trade mission to India in October amid rising diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng called off the trip without providing a reason. The move follows Indian Prime Minister Modi scolding Canadian PM Trudeau at the recent G20 summit over Canada's support for separatist Sikh groups. India has accused Canada of promoting violence against Indian officials and places of worship. Both countries announced a pause in trade talks earlier this month to reassess relations. The postponed trade mission reflects strained ties just months after Canada and India aimed to seal an initial trade agreement this year. Ongoing discord over the Sikh separatist issue in Canada appears to be hindering economic priorities.
