Canada’s tone changed, now India is not being accused of violent crimes, big change before the visit of Mark Carney, close to Justin Trudeau to India.

News India Live, Digital Desk: A positive and big news has come to light amid the long-running diplomatic spat between India and Canada. The Canadian government has now stopped directly linking India to violent crimes taking place there. This change has come at a time when Mark Carney, special advisor and possible successor to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is going to visit India on an important visit. Why this ‘U-turn’ in Canada’s stance? After the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year, Canada was continuously making serious allegations against India, due to which the relations between the two countries had reached its lowest level. But now the statements of the Canadian investigative agencies and the government are being softened: Lack of evidence: Canadian officials have indicated that at present no concrete evidence has emerged linking the Indian government directly to the recent violent incidents. Khalistani propaganda curbed: The Canadian media and government are no longer giving as much attention to the violent demonstrations and anti-India claims being made by the Khalistani elements active in Canada as they were earlier. Mark Carney India tour: Will the ice on relations melt? The India tour of Mark Carney, former Central Bank of Canada Governor and considered close to Trudeau, is strategically important. Economic Partnership: Carney’s main objective is to bring trade and economic relations with India back on track. Diplomatic bridge: Experts believe that Carney is working as an ‘envoy’ so that the path of dialogue can be reopened between the two countries. G-20 and global Impact: Given India’s growing global power, Canada no longer seems to be in a mood for long-term confrontation. Khalistani protests have had little impact. In recent times, Khalistani supporters held several protests in Canada, but they did not get the support they were expecting from the local public and government. Canada is now looking more serious than ever regarding the security of the Indian High Commission and the safety of diplomats. Way forward: Will relations be restored? India has always taken the stand that if Canada provides ‘concrete evidence’, then it is ready to cooperate in the investigation. Canada’s latest stance has raised hopes that visa services and high-level diplomatic talks may accelerate in the coming months. The outcome of Mark Carney’s visit will decide how much importance the Trudeau government attaches to its relations with India.