“The High Commission of India in Ottawa and its Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver were constrained to suspend visa services temporarily because of safety and security considerations," the Indian authorities wrote in a press release.
"After a considered review of the security situation that takes into account some recent Canadian measures in this regard, it has been decided to resume visa services for the following categories with effect from October 26," it added.
However, It clarified that emergency situations will 'continue to be addressed' by the High Commission and the Consulates General 'as it is being done currently.'
The tensions between the two countries escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that India may have been involved in the June killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in suburban Vancouver. India has accused Canada of harboring separatists and “terrorists,” but dismissed the allegation of its involvement in the killing as “absurd” and has taken diplomatic steps to express its anger over the accusation.
Since then, the two counties have been engaged in tit for tat situation, including the expulsion of diplomats and the suspension of visa services, among other measures.