India Canada ties

March 5, 2026 10:50 AM

Canadian PM Mark Carney praises PM Modi’s leadership and work ethic, seeks stronger India ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership, discipline and focus on delivering benefits to citizens, while signalling Canada’s intent to deepen cooperation with India across key sectors. Speaking at the Lowy Institute in Sydney on Wednesday (local time), Carney described PM Modi as a “unique” leader with an exceptional work ethic, noting his long public service without a break. “The guy is unique. He has not taken a day off in 25 yea...

March 4, 2026 12:25 PM

Carney’s visit has built strong foundation for renewed partnership: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to India has built a strong foundation for a truly renewed partnership between the two nations. The Prime Minister said he looks forward to working together to build a future defined by trust, growth, innovation and shared prosperity for the people of both countries. Responding to a post on X by the Canadian Prime Minister, PM Modi wrote: “You are absolutely right, Prime Minister Carney. Your visit...

March 3, 2026 12:13 PM

India, Canada launch CEPA talks; aim to push bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

India and Canada on Monday launched formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with the two sides signing the Terms of Reference (ToR) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at Hyderabad House. The ToR was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, laying down the format, frequency and approach for the negotiations. Addressing the cerem...

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...

February 27, 2026 4:45 PM

Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in Mumbai on first official visit to India; talks with PM Modi on March 2

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday on a four-day official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his first official trip to the country and a significant step in efforts to normalise bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. According to the MEA, over the next two days in Mumbai, Carney will participate in business engagements and interact with Indian and Canadian CEOs, industry leaders, financial experts, inno...

November 14, 2025 4:28 PM

India, Canada hold 7th ministerial dialogue on trade and investment in New Delhi

India and Canada on Thursday concluded the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) in New Delhi, aimed at advancing bilateral economic cooperation and reviewing progress across key sectors. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Maninder Sidhu, who was on an official visit to India from November 11 to 14. The dialogue followed directions from bo...