Canada didn't worry about making the Nijjar killing public

 Canada didn't worry about making the Nijjar killing public

There are a variety of reasons, according to Michael Kugelman, director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Centre, a Washington-based think tank, why the Canadian government did not feel the need to maintain secrecy on the dispute with India.

It was just not feeling sufficiently concerned about the implications of going public since it was already so angry with Delhi.

"I believe that Canada takes this very seriously, which is the second factor."

As a result of Justin Trudeau's comments regarding the assault of a Canadian national on Canadian soil, according to Kugelman, he made the decision to go public.

The impact "should not be overstated," says Kugelman.

"For commerce as well as strategic considerations, the Indian government is attempting to forge closer connections with the West. India is unquestionably seen by Canada as a crucial strategic partner and an important component of its shared Indo-Pacific agenda.