India and Canada strengthened security ties in Feb 2026, boosting cooperation on crime, drugs, and cyber threats amid diplomatic recovery.

In February 2026, India and Canada agreed to strengthen security and law enforcement ties during a visit by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to Ottawa, including establishing liaison officers to improve information sharing on transnational crime, drug trafficking—particularly fentanyl precursors—and cybersecurity threats. The move marks a key step in repairing relations strained since 2023 over allegations linking India to the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which New Delhi denied. Both nations also committed to formalizing cooperation on fraud, immigration enforcement, and cybersecurity, while preparing for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming visit to India, signaling a broader diplomatic reset.