Canada's escalating dispute with India over alleged violence against Sikhs is expected to increase cyber espionage from India and may hinder immigration processes, though analysts believe trade will not be immediately affected.

An extraordinary situation is compelling us to speak.” This was the ominous opening of an uncharacteristically candid public statement issued by Canada’s national police force about their ongoing investigations into the alleged role of Indian government agents in criminal activity on Canadian soil.

Trudeau further noted the significance of Diwali to Hindu Canadians, highlighting that it is one of Canada's largest and most diverse diasporas. Amid these festive sentiments, the diplomatic tensions between India and Canada continue to escalate.

Canada relationship has soured over the past one year and India has accused Canada of resorting to vote-bank politics