The Indian government accuses Ottawa of turning a blind eye to the activities of Sikh separatists who advocate the creation of an independent state to be carved out of northern India.
There were signs of a brewing crisis before Trudeau revealed the probe into Nijjar's death on Monday.
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed"strong concerns about continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada" in his meeting with Trudeau at the G20 earlier this month. Canada had also suspended negotiations for a free-trade agreement with India, and last week its trade minister cancelled a trip to the country planned for October.
The affair could complicate US government overtures to India, which have seen both countries steadily upgrade their relations over recent years.
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