The killing of wanted terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023 in Surrey became a crucial factor in the deterioration of India-Canada ties after Justin Trudeau, Carney's predecessor, claimed the involvement of Indian government agents in the murder,

PM Modi is attending the G7 Summit in Canada, signalling a potential reset in strained India-Canada relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance at the G7 summit is a reflection of the size and dynamism of the Indian economy and the leadership position India plays, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said. Carney held bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the margins of the G7 summit here in Canada on Tuesday.