Anita Anand, Canada’s first Indian-origin foreign minister, has been working to rebuild and strengthen ties between Canada and India. Since taking office, she has made a series of statements and moves aimed at restoring trust after a period of tense relations. When she assumed office, Anand openly recognised the challenges in Canada-India relations, especially following the 2023 allegations of Indian officials’ involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. In a 2025 interview, she described the situation as a "challenging chapter" and said a "one step at a time" approach was needed to rebuild cooperation between the two countries. On Monday, Anand visited India and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S. Jaishankar. She s
Anita Anand’s legacy: How Canada’s first Indian-origin foreign minister shaped bilateral ties – ups and downs

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