Power & Politics Has Indian interference stopped? Ottawa sends mixed messages
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Feb 26, 2026 
Anita Anand, Canada’s foreign minister, on diplomatic guardrails, investigations and ongoing talks with India. Balpreet Singh, legal counsel and community advocate, on Sikh Canadians’ safety concerns and calls for accountability. Ryan Petersen, Flexport founder and CEO, on U.S. tariff refunds, the Flexport Tariff Refund Calculator and how changing trade rules affect businesses.
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Government Emphasizes Guardrails Not Blunt Accusation
- Government messaging on Indian interference shifted from public accusations to emphasizing diplomatic "guardrails" and ongoing dialogue.
- Anita Anand stressed expulsions, terror designation of the Bishnoi Gang, new extortion laws, and senior-level talks as evidence of progress.
Briefing Language Created Perception Shift
- A senior official brief suggested Canada is "confident" the interfering activity is not continuing, creating a public perception shift.
- Anita Anand framed that as context-light wording and pointed to "receptiveness" from India in bilateral conversations.
Keep Public Safety On Every Diplomatic Agenda
- Keep public safety issues on the bilateral agenda at every engagement rather than treating them as one-off problems.
- Anita Anand said she will raise concerns repeatedly and press for enforcement of Canadian criminal law.