Maxime Bernier condemned Hardeep Singh Nijjar, referring to him as a foreign terrorist who fraudulently claimed asylum in Canada. Bernier called for revoking Nijjar's citizenship posthumously. RCMP claims indicate Indian diplomats participated in criminal activities in Canada,

Canadian opposition leader Maxime Bernier says allegations of Indian diplomats engaging in criminal activities must be investigated, but criticised the government for lacking evidence.

Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, calls for decisive action if allegations by RCMP and the Liberal government against Indian diplomats are proven true. Bernier questions the credibility of the allegations and suggests Hardeep Singh Nijjar was not a legitimate Canadian citizen,