The India-Canada dispute is deepening. There is a slight sourness in the diplomatic relations between the two countries due to Canada's allegations against India after the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. But what effect will this have on the 1.6 lakh Indians who have recently become Canadians? Nothing can be said clearly regarding this.
Yes, according to the data collected from the Ministry of External Affairs, Canada is liked a lot among the Indians living in other countries. Canada is at second place in this list after America.
If we look at the figures, about 20 percent i.e. 1.6 lakh Indians, who gave up their Indian citizenship between January 2018 and June 2023, have chosen Canada to settle down. Apart from America, other favorite countries of Indians also include Australia and Britain.
Indians fascinated by Canada's development
Fascinated by the development of Canada, 1.6 lakh Indians have become citizens there in the last 5 years. A total of 8.4 lakh Indians have given up their citizenship in the last 5 years. Of these, around 20 percent are Canadian citizens. Whereas if the figures of those who acquired American citizenship are included, this number will reach 58.4 percent.
Will conflict affect relationships?
At present, nothing can be said clearly about what effect the strained relations between India and Canada will have on these new Canadian Indians. Anyway, Canada is a very suitable place for Indians. According to India's overseas population, Canada is at number 7. About 17 lakh people of Indian origin live here. Most people from India first go to Canada on study visa to look for work or study, and then settle there.
India gets Rs 32,000 crore
Because of these Indians settling in Canada, India receives about Rs 32000 crore every year in the form of remittances. This figure is from 2021. Canada ranks 9th among the countries sending remittances to India.
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