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Canada to cut down on staff presence at High Commission in Delhi: reports

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There is no clarity yet on how many of the Canadian diplomats would be leaving India in the 'sizing down' exercise that will be carried out: report

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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Canada to cut down on staff presence at High Commission in Delhi: reports

Canada High Commission in India has decided to temporarily adjust its staff presence in the country, highlighting significant staff number differences between the two nations amid a diplomatic row, India Today reported on Saturday.

The development comes after the Ministry of External Affairs on September 21 asked Canada to downsize its number of diplomats to achieve parity in numbers between both missions.

The High Commission of Canada in a statement remarked, “Due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily adjusting our staff presence in India. All our locations will continue operations with diplomats and locally-engaged staff to ensure uninterrupted business and operational continuity.”

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What is the reason behind Canada's decision to adjust its staff presence in India?❯

Canada High Commission in India has decided to temporarily adjust its staff presence due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution, as per a statement by the High Commission. This decision follows a request from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs for Canada to downsize its number of diplomats to achieve parity in numbers between both missions.

How will Canada ensure uninterrupted business operations during the staff adjustment?❯

Is there any information on the exact number of Canadian diplomats leaving India?❯

What is the nature of the recent events that led to this decision?❯

What is the current status of diplomatic relations between Canada and India?❯

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