During Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to India (February 27 – March 2, 2026), several key agreements and strategic outcomes were announced to reset and strengthen bilateral relations.
PM Carney’s visit to India marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations, being the first by a Canadian PM since 2018. India and Canada relations were formally designated as a “Strategic Partnership” in 2018.
Key outcomes include signing the Terms of Reference for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aiming to boost trade toward the $50 billion target by 2030. Additionally, Canada joined India and Australia in a trilateral MoU on technology and innovation cooperation, strengthening strategic ties.
Key India–Canada Agreements and Initiatives
| S. No. | Agreement / Initiative | Objective / Key Focus | Sector / Theme |
| 1 | Terms of Reference (ToR) for India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) | Framework for negotiations on an ambitious CEPA covering trade in goods, services, and other policy areas; aims to strengthen economic engagement and help achieve bilateral trade target of USD 50 billion by 2030 | Trade & Economic Cooperation |
| 2 | India–Canada–Australia Trilateral MoU on Technology & Innovation | Promote cooperation in emerging technologies and innovation under the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership | Technology & Innovation |
| 3 | Declaration of Intent for Joint Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence at NIFTEM-K | Strengthen food processing and nutrition systems; support protein extraction technologies and development of fortified pulse products to address micronutrient deficiencies | Food Processing & Nutrition |
| 4 | Commercial Contract between Department of Atomic Energy and Cameco (Canada) | Long-term supply of uranium ore concentrates to support expansion of India’s nuclear energy programme and target of 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 | Nuclear Energy |
| 5 | MoU between AICTE and Mitacs for Globalink Research Internships | Fully funded 12-week research internships for up to 300 Indian students annually (from 2027) under Canadian academic supervision | Education & Research |
| 6 | MoU on Critical Minerals Cooperation | Develop secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains through investment promotion, project identification, and exchange of technical expertise | Critical Minerals |
| 7 | MoU on Renewable Energy Cooperation | Collaboration in solar, wind, biomass/bio-energy, and energy storage with exchange of best practices and capacity building | Renewable Energy |
| 8 | MoU on Cultural Cooperation | Promote people-to-people ties through cultural exchanges, performing arts, visual arts, creative industries, and cultural projects | Culture |
Major Announcements
- 24 MoUs / partnerships among universities / institutions in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation.
- Canada to join Global Biofuels Alliance.
- Canada to join International Solar Alliance.
- India’s support for Canada’s joining Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) as a Dialogue Partner.
- Establishment of India-Canada Parliament Friendship Group.
- Reconstitution of the India–Canada CEO Forum- Key platform to deepen private sector engagement and advance practical cooperation across priority sectors.
- Establishment of India-Canada Defence Dialogue.
- Launch of a new Canada-India Joint Talent and Innovation Strategy by Universities Canada.
- Participation of Canada in the upcoming Bharat Tribes Fest-2026, New Delhi in March, 2026