As per the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, Canada is the second most preferred destination for Indians. MEA data further suggests that over 1.6 lakh Indians gave up their citizenship to become Canadian nationals. - Canada Suspends Visa, Consular Services For Indians In Bengaluru, Chandigarh & Mumbai; Details Here
The Ministry of External Affairs also stated that they have been engaged with the Canadian side on this issue over the last month in order to work out the details and modalities of its implementation. The MEA also said that their actions in implementing this parity are fully consistent with Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. India-Canada Row: Canada's Continued Interference in India's Internal Affairs Warrants Parity in Mutual Diplomatic Presence, Says MEA; Denies Violation of International Norms.
Canada has updated travel advisory for its citizens in India asking them to “stay vigilant and exercise caution” following a diplomatic row that sparked by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau s allegation that New Delhi was involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist near Vancouver.