Vincent Rigby on Canada–India Relations and National Security Tensions | CTV News
October 21, 2025 | Vincent Rigby discussed on a panel with fellow former national security advisors Jody Thomas and Richard Fadden on CTV’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos about the increasingly strained relationship between Canada and India. The panel explored issues of trust following the expulsion of Canada’s last envoy to India and examined broader national security concerns shaping the bilateral relationship. Rigby reflected on the limits of Canada’s government response to protests and political expression, noting that Indian officials have often misunderstood Canada’s democratic norms. Together, the former advisors described Canada–India relations as “fraught,” emphasizing the deep challenges of managing security cooperation amid differing political expectations and values.
