The then Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian government agents of involvement in Nijjar's murder— a charge New Delhi dismissed as “absurd" and "politically motivated" turning the spotlight instead on Canada’s tolerance of anti-India elements.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday was a "necessary" step toward rebuilding the relationship between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Calgary for the G7 Summit, where he will discuss pressing global issues and the Global South's priorities. His visit comes on the heels of India's recent military operations and amidst rising geopolitical tensions,