Vancouver, June 12 -- As India cements its place as the world's fourth-largest economy, the global balance of power is shifting -- and Canada must take note, says Ujjal Dosanjh, former Canadian Minister of Health, senior lawyer, and vocal advocate against extremism.

Speaking in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the G7 summit, Dosanjh says this moment offers a much-needed opportunity to reset strained India-Canada relations, particularly due to long-standing tensions over Khalistan-linked extremism.

"India, even before it became the fourth-largest economy, was being recognised by leaders like Carney as indispensable on the global stage," Dosanjh remarked, referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney, who assumed offi...