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 2, 2026 7:02 PM

India, Canada Reset Ties: CEPA Talks Launched, Energy and Defence Deals Signed

PM Modi and Mark Carney on Monday agreed to reset and deepen India–Canada relations, launching negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and unveiling a wide-ranging agenda covering energy security, clean technology, critical minerals, defence, talent mobility and people-to-people ties. Carney paid an official visit to India from Feb. 27 to March 2 at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, his first trip to the country since taking office and the first bilateral visi...

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 24, 2026 12:47 PM

Canada’s PM Mark Carney to visit India, Australia and Japan to boost trade and strategic partnerships

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, Australia and Japan from February 26 to March 7, as part of efforts to diversify Canada’s trade, attract new investment and deepen strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. According to the Canadian Prime Minister's Office, Carney will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the multi-nation visit. The trip is aimed at ex...

November 1, 2025 5:02 PM

Canada’s Carney says he apologised to Trump over Reagan ad

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday he had apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff political advertisement and had told Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to run it. Carney, speaking to reporters after attending an Asia-Pacific summit in South Korea, said he had made the apology privately to Trump when they both attended a dinner hosted by South Korea's president on Wednesday. "I did apologise to the president," Carney said, confirming comments by Trump made o...

October 7, 2025 10:34 PM

Canada’s Carney makes second White House visit to talk trade with Trump

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney made his second visit to the White House in five months on Tuesday under increasing pressure to address U.S. tariffs on steel, autos, and other goods that are hurting Canada's economy. Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump, both smiling, shook hands and chatted for a few seconds before entering the building. Their schedule calls for a face-to-face meeting followed by lunch. "From the beginning, I liked him, and we've had a good relationship," Trump told rep...