Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his attendance at the G7 summit in Alberta from June 15-17, marking a dramatic shift in India-Canada relations.
By Aniket Chakraborty
June 10, 2025
The invitation came during Modi's first phone call with newly elected Canadian PM Mark Carney, signaling a potential reset after a year of diplomatic crisis.
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Former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal fired back at suggestions Canada could exclude India, reminding that "Canada does not own the G7, it is only one of the members."
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India-Canada ties hit rock bottom under Justin Trudeau after his 2023 allegation of Indian involvement in Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing.
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The fallout triggered tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions and a complete freeze in bilateral dialogue between the two democracies.
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Sibal emphasized that Canada faces higher costs from the diplomatic collapse, especially under pressure from Trump's "highly disruptive policies."
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The G7 desperately needs India's participation as power shifts eastward and the bloc loses centrality to rising economies and the G20 format.
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Security officials from both countries have quietly resumed dialogue while discussions continue on appointing new high commissioners to restore normal ties.
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Modi acknowledged the renewed partnership potential, citing "deep people-to-people ties" and commitment to work with "mutual respect and shared interests."
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Carney now faces the challenge of managing inevitable protests by Canadian Sikh extremists who view Modi's invitation as a threat to their separatist agenda.