Bordman stated that India has essentially put its relations with Canada on hold, awaiting a change in Canadian leadership. The attack by Khalistani separatists reportedly followed a protest that turned violent in Brampton.

Upholding the right to practice religion "freely and safely", Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the violence at a Hindu temple near Toronto "unacceptable".

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India condemned violent protests that erupted in a Canadian city over the weekend.

The prime ministers of India and Canada condemned violence that broke out on Sunday at a Hindu temple near Toronto at a time of escalating diplomatic tensions between the countries.Videos posted on social media appeared to show people hitting each other with flagpoles and throwing punches in the Toronto suburb of Brampton.

This attack comes on the heels of a recent spate of anti-Hindu threats by Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who publicly warned against Diwali celebrations in Canada.