The High Cost of a Diplomatic Spat: Canada’s Trade and Security at Risk
Trudeau’s allegation against India may be justified, but the fallout threatens Canadian prosperity and public safety.
When two democracies trade accusations of assassination, the rest of the world holds its breath. But for Canadians, the recent expulsion of senior diplomats from both Ottawa and New Delhi is not just a matter of diplomatic protocol. It is a financial and security crisis in the making, one that will be paid for at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in the diminished capacity of our intelligence services to keep us safe.
The facts, as reported by CBC News and The Globe and Mail, are stark. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has alleged that Indian government agents were linked to the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. India has categorically denied the accusation and has responded in kind, expelling Canadian diplomats. The result is a bilateral relationship in tatters, with no clear exit ramp.
