Ottawa’s Support for India’s Farm Protests Dampen Indo-Canada Relations
Canadian politicians more interested in winning votes than supporting Indian farmers, say analysts
News Analysis
Canada’s relations with India a strategic democratic ally have taken a hit due to comments Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made regarding Indian farmers protesting agricultural reforms. The timing of the diplomatic spat is very poor as is how it reflects on Canada’s skill in conducting its foreign relations, some observers of Indian origin in Canada say.
Speaking on Dec. 1 to celebrate the birth of the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Trudeau weighed in on the farmers’ protests, saying “The situation is concerning.”