Canada’s top police official has said there is currently no evidence linking the government of India to clandestine activities or transnational repression within the country, signalling a shift amid efforts to stabilise bilateral ties. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Mike Duheme made the remarks in an interview with CTV News, addressing concerns over alleged foreign interference. ADVERTISEMENT“We’re not seeing any connection right now with any foreign entity, based on the criminal information, the investigations that we have presently,” he said while responding to a question whether “transnational repression by agents of India" was still a concern. Ties deteriorated further in October 2024 when India recalled its high commissioner and five diplomats after Ottawa attempted to connect them to the Nijjar case, prompting a reciprocal expulsion of Canadian diplomats. Liberal Party leader Mark Carney’s election victory last year helped initiate a reset, followed by the restoration of high commissioners in both capitals.

Source: The Telegraph March 20, 2026 08:11 UTC