“There is a lot of political space given to Khalistani terrorists in Canada and therefore I would expect them to have influenced the entire process through their representatives,” Verma said.
The special committee of legislators, asked about Verma’s criticism, said the “committee
speaks to and through its reports” and noted it had spoken to the country’s two intelligence agencies, the police service, the public safety ministry and studied 4,000 documents.
The offices of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly referred queries to the public safety ministry, which said it would allow the committee to speak to the report.
The World Sikh Organization of Canada, an Ottawa-based Sikh advocacy group, called Verma’s remarks “baseless and unprofessional” and said the committee had operated with complete independence.
After having categorically and publicly accused India of killing Nijjar, Canada is pressing New Delhi to cooperate with the investigation into his murder.
Verma said Canada had yet not shared any evidence with India, following media reports that Canadian intelligence agency officials visited India twice this year.
Last month, the Canadian police arrested and charged four Indian men on suspicion of Nijjar’s murder.
The killing prompted Canada to pause talks on a proposed trade treaty. The two nations had been talking off and on since 2010 about a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
“If Canada decides to (ask) us to resume talks … we will take a call,” Verma said.
Even as diplomatic relations deteriorate, bilateral trade in goods and services surpassed $25 billion last year, Verma said, adding it would grow further this year.
(REUTERS)
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