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India Canada News : Canada has ranked India as the second biggest foreign threat to its democracy after China, while Russia has slipped to third place on the list. A recent report by Canada's High Level Parliamentary Committee on India has ranked India as the 'second biggest foreign threat' to Canadian democracy after China.
Relations with Canada are likely to deteriorate further
According to the report, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted to the development in a statement emphasizing his government's serious concern about foreign interference. The report has been released by Canada's National Security and Intelligence Parliamentary Committee (NSICOP) amid tensions in India-Canada relations. It includes members of both the House of Commons and the Senate. This is likely to further sour the already tense relations between the two countries.
India rejected the allegations
The publication of this report is expected to further escalate tensions between the two countries. It comes at a time when Trudeau has already accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India immediately rejected the allegations as baseless. However, a recent Canadian report alleges that India has replaced Russia as the second-largest foreign interference threat to Canada's democratic institutions and processes. India's foreign interference efforts have gradually moved beyond countering pro-Khalistan elements in Canada.
The recent allegations against India are serious
The report said India's efforts included interference in Canada's democratic system and institutions. This included targeting Canadian politicians, ethnic media and Indo-Canadian ethnic cultural communities. The 84-page report contains 44 references to India. Indian authorities have not yet responded to these allegations. Earlier, New Delhi had denied similar claims and accused Canadian authorities of interfering in Indian affairs and sheltering extremist elements, including those associated with the Khalistan movement.
China is the biggest threat to Canada
Canadian government reports suggest that some members of the Canadian Parliament may be influenced by foreign powers. They may engage in inappropriate communication with foreign missions, attempt to improperly influence colleagues. It may also share confidential information with foreign diplomats. Apart from this, according to the report, some MPs may have received funds from foreign organizations or their representatives. The report describes China as playing a major role in foreign interference. After which comes India and Russia.