'One India': Canada gets clear message from Delhi; Khalistan threat, extraditions in focus

NEW DELHI: Canada's national security adviser Nathalie Drouin on Thursday said that New Delhi and Ottawa have found a "way" to address mutual concerns as both the countries agreed to work together to open a fresh chapter, placing particular emphasis on tackling terrorism and transnational crime.

Days after meeting her counterpart Ajit Doval in India, Drouin said that New Delhi wants Canada be very clear in terms of the "One India."

"We have a common understanding and a common goal here. They want us to be very clear in terms of the One India, and the respect of the integrity of their territory, and what we want are safer streets in Canada," The Canadian Press quoted Drouin as saying.

"We have found a way, as I said, to address mutual concerns, and for leaders to be able to talk about (the) trade relationship. I don't want to get into the specifics of the discussions. I think we were talking about violence our country. They also talked about extraditions as they wanted us to be faster in responding to their requests" she added.

Drouin travelled to India last week and met on Sept 18 with Doval to talk about mutual security issues and transnational repression.

The meeting was centred on mending bilateral ties that had been severely damaged by the fallout from the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.

The discussions provided an opportunity to review the state of India-Canada bilateral relations and exchange views on other international and regional issues. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of India-Canada ties, anchored in shared democratic values, respect for the rule of law, and commitment to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

They also welcomed the progress achieved since June 2025, including the return of high commissioners to each other's capitals. In line with the understanding reached between the two Prime Ministers to restore stability in the relationship and pursue a constructive and balanced partnership, the two sides agreed to initiate necessary steps to reactivate bilateral dialogue mechanisms across diverse domains, including trade, defence, energy, civil nuclear, security and law enforcement, critical minerals, space, science and technology, and agriculture, as per the MEA.

To support strong people-to-people linkages and expand economic opportunities between India and Canada, both sides also decided to constructively address capacity-related issues at their respective Missions and Consulates.Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison also had an opportunity to separately meet with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

"India & Canada held pre-FOC consultations in New Delhi on Sept 19, led by Secretary (East) P. Kumaran & Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison. Both sides welcomed the return of High Commissioners, reviewed bilateral ties, agreed to reactivate all dialogue mechanisms, & address capacity issues at respective diplomatic missions," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X.