The Canadian government has described the proposed rally by pro-Khalistan elements to Indian missions in the country as ‘unacceptable’, which has raised concerns over the safety of its senior envoys. Canada’s minister of foreign affairs, Melanie Joly, stated that Canada takes its obligations under the Vienna Conventions regarding the safety of diplomats very seriously. The government remains in close contact with Indian officials in light of some of the promotional material circulating online regarding a protest planned for July 8th, which are deemed unacceptable. Minister of national defense Anita Anand also tweeted that the materials posted online for the protest are unacceptable and do not represent Canadians. Canada is committed to ensuring the safety of foreign diplomats on its soil. The threat perception over the security of Indian missions and envoys has escalated after pro-Khalistan elements put out a poster with violent imagery and the words ‘Kill India’, along with photographs of its High Commissioner to Ottawa Sanjay Kumar Verma, Consul General in Toronto Apoorva Srivastava, and Consul General in Vancouver Manish. India has already communicated its concerns to Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the country’s foreign ministry, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and local police in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver. Security worries have increased following reports of an incident of arson at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Canadian authorities have been informed about these incidents and have been ‘sensitised’ to these issues. Pro-Khalistan elements have accused India of being behind the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in whose name the rally is being organized. Nijjar was alleged to be the head of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) by Indian law enforcement and faced several terror-related charges. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had announced a reward for information leading to his capture. The Canadian government is taking the necessary steps to protect the safety of diplomats and ensure the security of Indian missions in the country.