University of Toronto assures support to students, faculty amid India-Canada tensions

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Also read: Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada attracting Sikh youth through visa sponsorship The university has also said it will provide personal support services that will have a mental health portal and the U of T Telus Health Student Support wherein students will be provided 24/7 support via phone or chat. “U of T is proud to be home to more than 2,400 international students from India who enrich our classrooms and campus life, and many more students, faculty, staff, librarians, and alumni with ties to that country," the University said on its website.

Also read: Canada News: ‘Nearly 50 bullets fired in coordinated attack on Hardeep Singh Nijjar’, video report reveals The university, it added, is committed to its longstanding partnerships in India that support academic collaborations in a wide range of areas and provide invaluable global learning opportunities for our students. (Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here!) On suspension of visa processing for travellers from Canada, the University said, "We will continue to build these relationships through online interactions...We look forward to continuing and deepening these relationships, aligned with our mutual goal of making a difference locally and globally".

Last week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) advised Indian nationals, students in Canada, and those planning on travelling to the country to exercise caution amid the recent strain in relations between the two countries. Also read: India-Canada feud threatens to hurt trade and investment. Here's what's at stake Indian nationals and Indian students in Canada are advised to avoid travelling to