Mon Mar 10 08:11:13 UTC 2025: ## Carney Aims to Repair Strained Canada-India Ties as New Prime Minister
**OTTAWA** – Mark Carney, the newly elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, is poised to become the next Prime Minister with a focus on mending the severely damaged relationship with India. Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, secured a landslide victory in the Liberal leadership race, winning 85.9% of the vote.
His platform prioritizes diversifying Canada’s trade relationships, specifically highlighting the need to rebuild ties with India, which deteriorated significantly under the previous Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The relationship soured after Trudeau’s government alleged Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, prompting retaliatory diplomatic expulsions and a freeze on a planned trade agreement.
Carney, in recent comments, emphasized the importance of a shared value system underpinning the commercial relationship with India. His extensive experience in international finance, including his role at Brookfield Asset Management, which has significant investments in India, positions him to navigate economic ties between the two nations effectively.
While the improved relationship will be welcomed by New Delhi, particularly amidst ongoing trade tensions with the US, India is also expected to raise concerns regarding recent Canadian restrictions on immigration and visa processes. The appointment of Carney offers a potential opportunity for both countries to reset their bilateral relations and explore new avenues for cooperation.
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