Relations between Canada and India are showing signs of improvement following Justin Trudeau’s departure from office and the anticipated installation of Mark Carney as Canada’s new prime minister. This positive shift comes after a period of heightened tensions, most notably linked to an incident where Trudeau tied the death of a Sikh separatist leader residing in Canada to Indian government agents, an assertion vehemently denied by New Delhi. The diplomatic impasse led to a significant downturn in bilateral ties. However, with Carney, who presents a more techno-centric view on international affairs, slated to possibly take the helm, there is a palpable sense of an imminent thaw in hostilities. Carney’s prospective election as the leader of the governing Liberal Party carries the potential to pivot Canada’s focus towards rebuilding stronger, value-driven commercial relationships with India—assuming he survives the upcoming parliamentary election. His past roles as the head of the central bank in both Canada and the UK will be instrumental in navigating these diplomatic waters, especially if he chooses to prioritize trade, investment, and joint efforts to combat climate change with India.

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