Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged a “tonal shift” in India-Canada relations after the US indicted an Indian national for planning an assassination attempt on a Sikh separatist on American soil. Trudeau suggested that the indictment prompted the Indian government to adopt a more collaborative stance. The ties between the two countries had strained earlier when Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani separatist, a claim India dismissed as “absurd.” While Trudeau emphasized the desire for a positive relationship, he underscored Canada’s commitment to standing up for rights, safety, and the rule of law.