Photo: HTIn November 2012, then Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper made an official six-day visit to India, accompanied by his wife. Under Trudeau, trade philosophies diverge with Ottawa’s focus on including issues like indigenous rights and cultural exceptions in trade agreements. Reassurances from Canadian prime ministers regarding India’s territorial integrity ring hollow when rhetoric is not backed by actions. Under the Global Skills Strategy, both prime ministers agreed to facilitate the movement of highly skilled individuals from India to Canada. With sustained engagement on these fronts, both Canada and India could augment their importance and value to each other.

Source: Mint February 27, 2018 02:26 UTC