Former prime minister Stephen Harper said Canada needs to mend relations with India because the democracy of 1.4 billion is a necessary partner in an increasingly chaotic world.
He also urged all Canadian political parties to shun the Khalistan movement, which seeks to carve a separate state for Sikhs out of India.

Stephen Harper calls on Canada to mend ties with India
The Globe and Mail
Steven Chase, Senior parliamentary reporter, Ottawa

Canada needs to find “enlightened partners” such as India to prosper, Mr. Harper said.
“What better emerging power than one that holds no imperialist ambitions and that possesses a free, democratic and pluralist political ethos?”
Mr. Harper however said political parties should stay away from the Khalistan movement if they want better relations with India.
“Canada cannot have that strong relationship unless the governing party, and frankly, any political party that aspires to government, unless they sever relations with those who seek to bring the battles of India’s past to Canada,” he said.