Despite the lack of specific proof linking New Delhi to the execution of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has restated her country's position on the charges. According to the Canadian media outlet CPAC, Joly underlined Ottawa's support for the ongoing investigation into Nijjar's death by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), emphasising Canada's commitment to protecting its nationals.

Joly remarked that Canada's position has always been clear. Our top responsibility is to protect Canadians, and we stand by claims that Indian agents killed a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil. The RCMP is currently conducting an investigation, she said However, she refrained from making any additional statements, emphasising the necessity of diplomatic conversations behind closed doors, reported ANI.