Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming visit to India, starting February 27, will notably exclude a trip to the Golden Temple or Punjab, signaling a stance against 'Khalistan' issue supporters in Canada.

Canadian officials assert that India is no longer connected to violent crimes in Canada, just before Prime Minister Mark Carney's pivotal trip to India. This marks a significant shift in diplomatic relations following a turbulent period of accusations and tensions between the two nations.

Carney is all set to embark on a nine-day trip that includes stops in Mumbai and New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is being framed as part of Ottawa's effort to pursue a more "pragmatic" foreign policy and deepen economic ties with India.

The annual CanTrust Index published by Proof Strategies — which was conducted online by The Logit Group and can't be assigned a margin of error — surveyed 1,501 Canadians between Jan. 7 and 15. Canadians' trust in others and in many major sectors and institutions has increased since last year, the poll suggests.

The trip marks a major shift in a relationship that was badly strained just a year ago. In 2024, Canada moved to expel six Indian officials, alleging that agents linked to the government were conducting a campaign of violence,

PM Justin Trudeau linked India with attacks on Sikhs in his country, notably, the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar

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