Canadian PM Trudeau, embattled over domestic political compulsions and diplomatic row with India, played down China’s interference in his country. He described China’s activities before an inquiry panel as something that diplomats do in all countries.

Justin Trudeau says India's alleged interference in Canada was "a horrific mistake." More Videos. Couples compete in North American Wife-Carrying competition

Justin Trudeau said India made a "horrific mistake" by allegedly interfering in Canada's sovereignty as bilateral relations degraded to their lowest point in decades. The Canadian prime minister made the comment just two days after Ottawa expelled six Indian diplomats and New Delhi followed suit as the fallout from the investigation into the assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar continued to damage ties between the two countries.