Indian visa officials in Canada have begun issuing entry visas to Canadians for up to 5 years

The Voice of Canada :

Indian visa officials in Canada have begun issuing entry visas to Canadians for up to 5 years. Consul Dheeraj Pareek said in Toronto that a surrender certificate is required with the application.

An emergency appointment for a visa, in case of death in family, must be scheduled over the SAMPARK app. Here is the link for the app https://www.cgitoronto.gov.in/sampark/