Canada's allies aren't keen to take sides in confrontation with India over Sikh activist's death
CBC Canada's Five Eyes allies showed little inclination Tuesdayto wade into an escalating row between Ottawa and New Delhi over allegations that Indian agents were involved in the assassination of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. on June 18.
Most opted to treat the allegation as a matter still to be investigated in spite of the fact that the Trudeau government feels it has enough information to make an accusation in Parliament and expel a diplomat.
U.S. National Security Council spokespersonAdm. John Kirby was perhaps the most supportive of Canada.
WATCH: RCMP'S ability to protect Canadians questioned in wake of India allegation
RCMP's ability to protect Canadians questioned in wake of India accusation
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Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he has 'confidence' in the RCMP's ability to protect Canadians after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India's government of being involved in the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C.
