Within 24 Hours of PM Modi's Visit, Canada Revealed Truth About Khalistanis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada on 17 June to participate in the G7 Summit. His visit lasted 23 hours and marked his first trip to Canada since 2015. With this visit, relations between India and Canada appear to be getting back on track. The Khalistani elements, who were a major factor in the strained relations under former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are now facing increased scrutiny under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership. In fact, just 24 hours after PM Modi’s visit, Canada officially acknowledged that Khalistani groups pose a threat to national security.

Canada's top intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), revealed that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian soil to promote their agenda, raise funds, and plan violent incidents primarily targeting India. This is the first time CSIS has publicly disclosed such information.

India’s Long-standing Concern

India has long expressed concern over Khalistani activities in Canada. New Delhi has consistently maintained that Canada has become a safe haven for anti-India elements. However, Trudeau’s government largely ignored these warnings. The latest confirmation from CSIS validates what India has been stating for years.

India has argued that Canada is a hub for anti-India activities, with the separatist Khalistan movement being a particular concern. This movement traces its roots to the 1985 Air India bombing and subsequent terrorist incidents in India. Despite India’s repeated concerns, Trudeau accused India of involvement in the 2023 killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India firmly denied these allegations. Trudeau’s perceived leniency toward Khalistani elements contributed to his political downfall. After his departure, Mark Carney assumed the office of Prime Minister.

Action Against Khalistani Networks

The Canadian government launched an operation called **Project Pelican** to crack down on Khalistani elements involved in anti-India activities. As part of this operation, Canadian police dismantled a large drug and terror network linked to Khalistani supporters. According to authorities, the group used commercial trucking routes between the US and Canada and had connections with Mexican drug cartels and American distributors. The money generated from drug trafficking was reportedly being funneled into activities such as protests, referendums, and weapons purchases aimed at furthering the Khalistani agenda.

Improved Relations Under Carney’s Leadership

Since Mark Carney came to power, relations between India and Canada have been improving. PM Modi’s recent visit marked the first in nearly a decade, during which he also met with Carney. According to official statements, both leaders agreed to appoint high commissioners and resume long-stalled trade negotiations. They also discussed opportunities for deeper cooperation in areas such as technology, digital transition, food security, and critical minerals.

Carney’s Remarks on Nijjar

When asked whether he had discussed the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar with PM Modi during the G7 Summit, Carney responded that the issue was indeed discussed. “Prime Minister Modi and I talked about the importance of direct cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the need to uphold the rule of law and address international repression,” he said.

Carney added that he must be cautious when commenting on the Nijjar case, as it is currently under judicial consideration.