Days after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s India visit for G20 Leaders’ Summit, the negotiations for a free trade agreement between India-Canada have been stalled. The sources cited “certain political developments” in Canada as the reason for the pause in the negotiations. As per sources, the talks will resume once issues are settled between both governments. However, earlier there were reports that both countries could reach an interim trade deal by the end of this year. But increasing anti-India activities by pro-Khalistan elements in Canada have cast a shadow on bilateral ties. Meanwhile, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, PM Modi talked tough on the Khalistan issue with the Canadian PM. PM Modi raised “strong concerns” on continuous “anti-India activities” by extremist elements in Canada. PM Modi stated that it was essential for the two countries to cooperate in dealing with such threats. Notably, both countries have been negotiating a trade deal since 2010 when the Manmohan-led govt was in power. However, the rise of pro-Khalistan activities has possibly strained the relationship between both countries.