Last mentioned: Mar 16, 2026
Canada Student Caps
Federal government implements strict limits on international study permits, impacting college revenues.
College Mission Begins
Canadian college leaders arrive in India to sign vocational and skills-training agreements.
Stabilization Efforts
Both governments publicly acknowledge the need to manage extremism concerns while restoring functional ties.
Diplomatic Recalibration
Canada and India begin thawing relations, prioritizing education and trade cooperation.
Back-channel Dialogue
National Security Advisors from both nations meet in third-party locations to discuss stabilization.
Mass Expulsions
India requests the withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats to ensure parity.
Diplomatic Crisis Triggered
Canada alleges Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar; India denies claims.
NEP 2020 Launched
India introduces the National Education Policy, encouraging foreign institutional partnerships.
A high-level delegation of Canadian college executives has arrived in India to forge new vocational training and skills development partnerships. This strategic mission aims to align Canadian technical expertise with India's massive workforce needs while navigating a complex new era of bilateral relations.
India and Canada are initiating efforts to stabilize bilateral relations despite persistent friction over Khalistani extremism. This diplomatic recalibration carries significant implications for counter-terrorism financing (CTF) protocols and cross-border legal cooperation.