In a first since Canada accused India of being involved in Harjeet Nijjar killing, National Security Advisor visited Ottawa on February 7, 2026. Mr. Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Canadian PM.

The visit was part of a bilateral security dialogue between the two sides. The visit by Mr. Doval was ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mike Carney visit to India in March.