The federal government has appointed a new envoy to India, more than 10 months after security officials accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of espionage and violence, setting off a tense diplomatic dispute.

On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced that veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter will become high commissioner for Canada to India.

"The appointments are an important step towards restoring necessary diplomatic services to citizens and businesses in both countries," said the announcement.

The two countries expelled each other's high commissioners, senior diplomats who are similar to ambassadors, last fall after the RCMP accused the Indian government of playing a role in a network of violence in Canada, including homicides and extortion.

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