Canadian PM Faces Backlash for Inviting Modi to G7 Amid Diplomatic Strains

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Canada’s G7 chair, Prime Minister Mark Carney, has invited India’s Narendra Modi to the summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (June 15–17), aiming to engage a major global economy. The move sparked outrage from Sikh advocacy groups, particularly the World Sikh Organization of Canada, who called it a betrayal—coinciding with the anniversary of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing in Canada, allegedly linked to Indian government agents  . Carney defended the invitation, citing India’s importance in energy, AI, and minerals, and noted some progress in law-enforcement dialogue  . However, critics say it jeopardizes justice for Nijjar and overlooks allegations of foreign interference  

Canada’s G7 chair, Prime Minister Mark Carney, has invited India’s Narendra Modi to the summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (June 15–17), aiming to engage a major global economy. The move sparked outrage from Sikh advocacy groups, particularly the World Sikh Organization of Canada, who called it a betrayal—coinciding with the anniversary of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing in Canada, allegedly linked to Indian government agents  . Carney defended the invitation, citing India’s importance in energy, AI, and minerals, and noted some progress in law-enforcement dialogue  . However, critics say it jeopardizes justice for Nijjar and overlooks allegations of foreign interference  

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