The move comes amid the continuing strain in diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Ottawa over PM Justin Trudeau's claim earlier of Indian involvement in the killing of wanted Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.
India's position is consistent on the issue of Canada as it is hoping that Ottawa would take action on extremist elements that are misusing the freedom of speech and expression in their country, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday.
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India resumed issuing electronic visas for Canadian nationals on Wednesday after suspending it following a diplomatic row over Ottawa's allegation of Indian government involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18.
Responding to a media query on Saturday, Trudeau said that Canada wants to "work constructively" with India on the "serious matter" of the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil and said his country "will always stand up to the rule of law."
Amid a rift in ties between New Delhi and Ottawa, the Foreign Minister of Canada, Melanie Joly, has said that she is in close contact with her Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, adding that it is a difficult moment in relationship between the two nations that spanned decades.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday attended a Diwali event where lighted lamps to celebrate the 'festival of lights' on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma reiterated New Delhi's stand on the diplomatic standoff with Canada, and urged Ottawa to release evidence backing up its allegation regarding the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India on Wednesday decided to resume visa services in Canada for four categories after a considered review of the security situation which "takes into account some recent Canadian measures in this regard"
UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said, "Resolving differences requires communication and diplomats in respective capitals. We do not agree with the decisions taken by the Indian government that have resulted in a number of Canadian diplomats departing
Dozens of parliamentarians, most from Trudeau's caucus, have written a letter urging the prime minister to push for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. That message was echoed during a visit to a Toronto mosque on Friday where Trudeau was even booed by some.