Trudeau Mum on Whether Ottawa Will Retaliate After India Suspends New Visas for Canadians

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would not say whether his government intends to retaliate after India announced it would stop issuing visas for Canadians.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at the Canadian Permanent Mission, in New York, on Sept. 21, 2023. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would not say whether his government intends to retaliate after India announced it would stop issuing visas for Canadians.

“We call upon the government of India to work with us to take seriously these allegations and to allow justice to follow its course,” said Mr. Trudeau on Sept. 21 when asked if Ottawa would respond to New Delhi.