Canada pauses in-person services at 3 consulates in India after diplomats leave

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced on Thursday that Canada has paused all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced on Thursday that Canada has paused all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

She said the move was necessitated after Canada had to withdraw 41 of its diplomats from India as New Delhi warned that their diplomatic immunity would be stripped if they remained in the country after October 20.