Trudeau "Commended" Government For Handling Of Farmers' Protest: Centre In December Mr Trudeau twice spoke out in support of farmers - once after the centre summoned the Canadian High Commissioner - and their right to protest peacefully Updated: February 13, 2021 9:26 am IST Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to PM Modi via telephone this week (File) New Delhi: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose support last year for farmers facing brutal police action was criticised as "unacceptable interference" in internal affairs, has "commended" India for choosing "the path of dialogue, as befitting a democracy", the External Affairs Ministry declared Friday. Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava told reporters Mr Trudeau also promised security for diplomatic missions and personnel in his country - against what the centre claims are "Khalistani and separatist elements" that have hijacked the protest and are conspiring to defame India.