India has appointed seasoned diplomat Dinesh K. Patnaik as its new High Commissioner to Canada, signaling a commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, which had strained earlier this year due to allegations made by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding New Delhi’s involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist—claims India has firmly denied. Concurrently, Canada has appointed Christopher Cooter as its envoy to India, marking a further step in enhancing diplomatic relations between the two nations. This mutual appointment reflects both countries’ efforts to improve their diplomatic engagement and trade partnerships despite prior tensions.