Canada has revised its travel advisory following the departure of 41 diplomats from India, warning citizens of potential anti-Canada protests and intimidation. In-person services at the Canadian Consulates General in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru got temporarily halted, and citizens can seek additional consular information and assistance from the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi.
The advisory also highlighted calls for protests and unfavorable remarks about Canada on both traditional and social media. The advisory also suggested keeping a low profile, avoiding disclosing personal information, and avoiding congested areas. India ceased processing visas for Canadians indefinitely after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced “credible allegations” of an alleged connection to Indian agents in the assassination of Khalistani figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18.
Canada issues warnings its citizens in India
In the consultative, under the category of Safety and Security, the topic of “Latest Changes in Canada and India” got raised. The travel advisory also mentions that there have been calls for protests and some disparaging remarks about Canada on both traditional and social media.
Canada revised its travel advisory
After announcing the departure of 41 diplomats from India on Friday, Canada revised its travel advisory, alerting citizens to the potential for “anti-Canada protests” and “intimidation or harassment.”
All in-person services at consulates got temporarily halted
According to the advisory, in-person activities at the Canadian Consulates General in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Bengaluru got temporarily halted. It further stated that citizens could get additional consular information and assistance from the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi.
The diplomats had to vacate the country after receiving an ultimatum from New Delhi that they would lose their diplomatic immunity if they stayed past Friday. According to Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, all in-person services at consulates must temporarily cease until further notice.
Latest changes in Canada and India
“Latest changes in Canada and India” came up in the consultative under the Safety and Security heading. It also mentioned that both in traditional and social media, there are calls for protests and some unfavorable remarks about Canada. The warning, which received a revision following Joly’s press conference in Ottawa, warned that demonstrations, including anti-Canada ones, might occur and that Canadians might experience intimidation or harassment.”
The advisory also includes, “Keep a low profile and avoid disclosing personal information to strangers in Delhi and the National Capital Region. Steer clear of congested areas, including transit. Always take a companion, and let a friend or family member know where you’re going.”
India ceased processing visas for Canadians indefinitely
After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on September 18 that there were “credible allegations” of an alleged connection to Indian agents in the assassination of Khalistani figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18, India ceased processing visas for Canadians indefinitely.
Nijjar perished in the car park of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara he operated in Surrey, British Columbia. India designated Nijjar a terrorist, but no charges came against him in Canada.
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