Indian Canadians fear future as diplomatic ties hit rock bottom

Ottawa has accused New Delhi of involvement in Sikh separatist's killing

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A person holds a sign depicting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Sikh protesters picket outside the South Asian nation's consulate in Toronto, Canada, on Oct. 18. © Reuters

NEETA LAL, Contributing writer

NEW DELHI -- Software analyst Tanvir Yousafzai moved to Canada from India seeking a better life. But the 25-year-old is now questioning that choice as a bitter diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader pushes ties between the longtime allies to rock bottom.

"I chose to immigrate to Canada for its work-life balance, cultural diversity and natural beauty, all of which I've experienced first hand in the seven years I've lived here," said Yousafzai, who is based in the capital, Ottawa. "However, with the recent unsavory turn of events, I'm deeply concerned about my future here."

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