Tensions between Canada and India escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated in Parliament that agents of the Indian government were linked to the assassination of a Canadian Sikh activist on Canadian soil. A Canadian inquiry into foreign interference later concluded that India was the second-largest foreign actor, after China, involved in attempts to undermine Canadian democracy.

Over the past year and a half, diplomatic relations between the two countries have remained strained under the Liberal Party government.

Now, following the federal elections held on April 28, the Liberal Party is poised to form the next government. These elections were significantly influenced by the changed foreign policy stance of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly his controversial remarks suggesting that Canada could become the 51st state of the Unit

ed States and his threats to impose tariffs on Canadian goods.

In a major political development, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh—a prominent Sikh figure in Canadian politics—resigned as party leader after losing his seat and following a major electoral defeat for the New Democratic Party.

Canadian elections results have come at a time when India and Paksitan are face to face in South Aisa after Pahalgam shootout of 22 April 2025.

To analyze the outcome of the Canadian federal elections and their impact on the Sikh diaspora, journalist Mandeep Singh sat down with Bhai Moninder Singh of the Sikh Federation Canada for an exclusive interview.