India, March 1 -- The former Canadian PM urged rebuilding Canada-India ties, emphasizing global linkages and fostering peace.

New Delhi: At the NXT Forum 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper delivered a keynote address highlighting India's crucial role in the shifting global landscape. He emphasized that while the world is undergoing major transformations, India is well-equipped to navigate these changes effectively. Harper also touched on another pressing issue-what he called the "elephant in the room." He clarified that this was not an Asian or African elephant, but a Canadian one.

Harper expressed hope that Canada would restore strong, productive ties with India, recalling his e...