The statement on “One India” was aimed at clarifying Ottawa’s position regarding pro-Khalistan groups, many of whom hold Canadian citizenship. It is also viewed as a gesture to restore balance to the strained India-Canada relationship, which has been deteriorating over the past year.

In June this year, the Canadian Parliament had observed a moment of silence in the memory of Nijjar. India had responded with a memorial service in Vancouver to pay tribute to the 329 victims of the Air India flight bombed by Khalistani terrorists in 1985.

Canada has said its position on the territorial integrity of India is absolute -- the first such statement since the wedge driven between the two nations last year over President Justin Trudeau's allegations.

Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to respecting India's territorial integrity, stating that this stance is unwavering. This announcement is the first official statement since diplomatic tensions escalated last year.