Trade numbers don’t reveal the full picture of India-Canada ties. The two countries share a deeper bond, at the people level
Three months after the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, ties between India and Canada have turned frosty. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation of India’s involvement has drawn retaliatory action. However, the depth of their bilateral relationship suggests a long diplomatic standoff between the two countries is unlikely.
Tourism dollars and degrees
For decades, Indian tourists and students have flocked to Canada. The country’s points-based immigration system provides additional points for those who study in Canada. Students can get post-graduate work permits, and if employers provide support with job offers and specific skill sets, the permanent resident track gets much easier under the Provincial Nominee Program. In 2019, about 36% of new provincial nominees were from south Asia.
Tourism dollars and degrees
For decades, Indian tourists and students have flocked to Canada. The country’s points-based immigration system provides additional points for those who study in Canada. Students can get post-graduate work permits, and if employers provide support with job offers and specific skill sets, the permanent resident track gets much easier under the Provincial Nominee Program. In 2019, about 36% of new provincial nominees were from south Asia.