Dinesh Patnaik
Dinesh Patnaik is the High Commissioner of India to Canada, having assumed office in August 2023. His appointment marked a significant step towards improving the diplomatic relations between India and Canada, which had been tense in recent years. Patnaik has expressed serious concerns regarding the safety of the Indian community in Canada, noting that rising incidents of attacks on Indians and businesses have created an atmosphere of unease. He has emphasized the responsibility of Canadian authorities to address these issues, highlighting the need for a safe environment for all communities. His public statements reflect both his diplomatic role and the increasing urgency of the safety concerns faced by Indians abroad.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,085 | $1,700,000 | 1,525$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 34,085 | $1,700,000 | 1,525$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Dinesh Patnaik, the country’s high commissioner to Canada, said he expected the Canadian leader might travel there in the first half of 2026.
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India:
Dinesh Patnaik expressed safety concerns of Indians in Canada in a recent interview.
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