Relations between India and Canada deteriorated when Trudeau alleged that Indian agents might have been involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan extremist, claims that India immediately dismissed as “absurd” and “baseless.”

The Canadian government ordered Chinese-owned TikTok's business in the country to be dissolved, citing national-security risks. The Justin Trudeau government said it was not blocking Canadians' access to the short-video app or their ability to create content.

Justin Trudeau made this remark during an event in Ottawa’s Parliament Hill on Monday to celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas.