{"id":98913,"date":"2023-10-17T08:07:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T08:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/?p=98913"},"modified":"2023-10-17T08:16:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T08:16:13","slug":"canada-travel-advisory-is-travel-to-canada-from-india-safe-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/canada-travel-advisory-is-travel-to-canada-from-india-safe-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada Travel Advisory: Is travel to Canada from India safe right now?<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited India earlier this month to attend the G20 Summit 2023<\/a>, wherein some unpleasant discussions took place between the Indian and Canadian Prime Ministers regarding the \u2018Khalistani issue; during their meeting in New Delhi. Since then there have been cracks in India Canada relations. As of 21st September 2023, the Canada Travel advisory advises Indians to exercise ‘utmost caution’ while visiting or staying in Canada. Let\u2019s have a look at the timeline of the events that have led the Indian government to issue this Canada travel advisory for Indians.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18th June 2023 <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hardeep Singh Nijjar is fatally shot at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Surrey, B.C. He was a Canadian citizen and Sikh separatism activist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

18th September 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Canada PM Justin Trudeau delivers a statement in the House of Commons in Ottawa
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Addressing the Parliament, the Canadian Prime Minister made a statement on a matter of national security that Ottawa had credible intelligence \u201cagents of the government of India\u201d have a \u201cpotential link\u201d to this shooting. He also added, \u201cThe government of India needs to take this matter with utmost seriousness. We are doing that, we are not looking to provoke or escalate,” Mint<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following up with the Canadian Government\u2019s claim, Canada’s foreign ministry expelled a senior Indian diplomat. Reacting to this action, even India decided to send back home a top Canadian government official. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

India has strongly rejected Mr. Trudeau\u2019s statement made in the Canadian Parliament and said “allegations of Government of India’s involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated\u201d. This has further agitated the Indian Canada tensions, putting a strain on the diplomatic relations between both countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Taking into consideration the growing tensions between India Canada relations, the Canadian government issued a travel advisory for its citizens in India. They advised travellers to exercise a \u2018high degree of caution\u2019 while in India due to the \u2018threat of terrorist attacks\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In retaliation, even the Indian government has released a Canada Travel Advisory for those travelling to Canada, students studying in Canada as well as the Indian Diaspora there. The advisory states, \u201cIn view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution\u201d. The advisory also shows concerns about threats against members of the Indian community who \u2018oppose the anti-India agenda\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All this chaos has given rise to the question – Is Canada safe to travel for Indians? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

21st September 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Refuting the claims from India, Canada marks itself \u2018safe country\u2019 with a statement by Canadian public safety minister Dominic Leblanc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later on the same day, India is seen suspending visa services for Canadian nationals until further notice. However, this wasn\u2019t declared with some formal announcement. A message stated on the BLS International website, which runs the visa application centres in Canada says,  \u201cImportant notice from the Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21st September 2023 [Thursday], Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice.\u201d While the words display operational reasons, an Indian official said \u201cThe language is clear and it says what it is intended to say.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BLS International Visa Page
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The India Canada tensions are no more a bilateral schism, but now it is garnering attention worldwide. Representatives have urged the Indian government to take due conscience before the situation escalates further. Follow the news for any further Canada travel restrictions update. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it is still possible to apply for a Canada Visa for Indians<\/a>. Planning a trip to Canada for any possible reasons would be risky. But once the situation is under control, visit Canada with our all-inclusive Canada Tour Packages<\/a>. Don’t forget to save some money with cheap flight bookings<\/a> from India to Canada and advance hotel bookings<\/a> in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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