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March 2, 2026 2:50 PM

India, Canada target $50 billion trade by 2030; agree on ‘next-level partnership’: PM Modi

India and Canada have set an ambitious target of reaching USD 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a joint press statement with his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney. Welcoming Carney on his first official India visit as Prime Minister, PM Modi described the trip as a significant milestone in bilateral relations. He said both leaders agreed to transform the relationship into a “next-level partnership” anchored in stronger economic, strate...

March 2, 2026 2:35 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Mark Carney, reviews India-Canada strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held delegation-level talks with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at Hyderabad House. The meeting marked Carney’s first official visit to India since assuming office. He arrived in Mumbai on February 27. The discussions build on earlier interactions between the two Prime Ministers on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis in June 2025 and the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025. At the G20 meeting, PM Modi had highlighted India’s tar...

February 27, 2026 5:12 PM

Diaspora and education drive India-Canada people-to-people connect

People-to-people ties remain the strongest bridge between India and Canada, supported by a vibrant and influential Indian diaspora. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Canada hosts one of the largest Indian-origin communities abroad, having more than 1.8 million Indo-Canadians and nearly one million Non-Resident Indians. Concentrated in the Greater Toronto Area, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Winnipeg, the diaspora plays a significant role in Canada’s econ...

February 27, 2026 5:11 PM

India-Canada trade ties expand amid push for CEPA and energy partnership

Trade and investment form a central pillar of the India-Canada partnership, with both countries seeking to significantly scale up economic engagement in the coming years. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), bilateral trade in goods stood at CAD 13.32 billion in 2024. In 2025 (January-October), goods trade reached CAD 11.09 billion, reflecting sustained momentum. India’s key exports include pharmaceuticals, electronic goods, gems and jewellery, seafood and engineering products...

February 27, 2026 4:57 PM

India-Canada bilateral ties regain momentum with renewed political engagement

India and Canada are working to inject fresh momentum into their bilateral relationship, anchored in shared democratic values, rule of law and strong institutional frameworks. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), high-level political engagement has picked up pace over the past year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025, where they reviewed progress in the partnership and agreed...