The ongoing tension between India and Canada after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has also affected the thinking of ordinary Canadians. This is the reason why the number of people choosing India in Canada has dropped from 56% to half in 2020. According to a survey by the Angus Reed Institute (ARI) and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, only 26% of Canadians today have a positive view of India.
39% of Canadians in the survey believed that relations with India will not improve as long as Justin Trudeau is the Prime Minister of Canada. 34% people also think the same about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the survey, 39% of Canadians believe that the Trudeau government has not managed relations with India well, while 32% disagree. 29% people had no clear opinion about it.
Canada still prefers India over Russia and China 20 months ago 52% of Canadians said Ottawa and New Delhi should maintain friendly relations with each other as essential partners. However, now the number of these people has reduced to only 24%.
The survey also revealed that India is still viewed more positively in Canada than Russia and China, although their trust in New Delhi is only 28%.
Parliamentary elections are going to be held in Canada in 2025 and the opposition Conservative Party is considered a strong contender for victory. According to the public, if the Conservative Party wins, Pierre Poilivre will become the Prime Minister of Canada, which will again provide an opportunity to improve bilateral relations.
Pierre Poilever is considered the main contender for the post of PM in next year's elections in Canada.
64% in favor of resuming dialogue with India Despite strained relations, 64% of Canadians believe Canada should try to re-open trade dialogue with India. Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian exports is the main reason behind this public thinking.
The Angus Reid Institute was founded in October 2014 by Dr. was performed by Angus Reid. It is a non-profit organization. It was established to gather the views of Canadians on Canada and related issues, such as finance, social, governance, charity, public administration, domestic and foreign policy.
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