Canadian leaders, some critics say, may be taking cues from political rhetoric south of the border. A social media post by Canadian political figure Daniel Tyrie questioning the presence of Indian-origin officials in government has triggered sharp backlash online, reigniting debate over immigration, identity and representation in public institutions.
Canada is home to a rapidly growing Indian-origin population. Estimates place the community between 1.8 million and 2.9 million people, making it one of the largest overseas Indian diasporas and accounting for roughly 5.1% of Canada’s total population. Census data also shows the community grew by 17.5% compared with the previous census, reflecting its expanding presence in business, politics and public service.
