Canada Denies Evidence Linking Indian PM Modi to Alleged Criminal Activities
Nathalie Drouin, intelligence adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, issued a firm denial through a statement.
The Canadian government has denied allegations implicating Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in criminal activities reportedly carried out by Indian agents on Canadian soil, marking a significant moment in ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Nathalie Drouin, intelligence adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, issued a firm denial through a statement posted on a government website late Thursday night.
“The Government of Canada has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence, linking Prime Minister Modi, Minister Jaishankar, or NSA Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada. Any suggestion to the contrary is both speculative and inaccurate,” Drouin clarified.
Her statement came in response to a report by The Globe and Mail, which claimed Canadian intelligence agencies believed Modi, along with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, was aware of efforts to target pro-Khalistan activists in Canada.
The controversy erupted last month when Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, accusing them of using their positions to gather intelligence on pro-Khalistan activists in the country. According to Canadian officials, this intelligence was allegedly passed to criminal gangs, which then carried out acts of intimidation and violence.
The Canadian government has alleged that these intelligence operations were directed by Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah, a claim India has strongly rejected.
With both Canada and India being prominent global democracies and trade partners, fostering dialogue remains crucial. Rebuilding trust through constructive engagement could pave the way for renewed stability in bilateral relations.