Canada updates travel advisory to India

Canadians travelling to India are advised to exercise “a high degree of caution” due to the “threat of terrorist attacks throughout the country.”

The Canadian government updated the travel advisory Sunday due to growing anti-Canada sentiment in that country, which comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there is credible evidence India was behind the fatal shooting of a Sikh leader in Surrey.

“In the context of recent developments in Canada and in India, there are calls for protests and some negative sentiment towards Canada on social media,” the travel advisory says.

“Please remain vigilant and exercise caution.”

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India halted visa services for Canadians last week, saying it was “due to operational reasons.” This came a day after India issued a travel advisory of its own, telling its citizens there are anti-India activities ongoing in Canada and that they should be careful.

Canada’s advisory varies by region in India. It says all travel to areas bordering Pakistan, as well as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, should be avoided “due to the unpredictable security situation” saying, “There is a threat of terrorism, militancy, civil unrest and kidnapping.”

It says Canadians should avoid non-essential travel to parts of Northeastern India.

The federal government advises all travellers to check the travel advice notices on its website.