Canada and India have taken a major step to rebuild their diplomatic and trade relationship, announcing a series of agreements following talks between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Central to the announcements is a 10-year civil nuclear energy deal, alongside commitments in technology, critical minerals, space, defence, and education. The two countries also aim to finalize a free trade agreement by the end of 2026, reducing reliance on U.S. trade.
Under the nuclear energy agreement, Canada will supply uranium to India and collaborate on small modular and advanced reactors, while both nations plan to host a renewable energy summit. The partnership also includes enhanced cooperation in AI, supercomputing, and semiconductors.
The move signals a reset after tensions arose following allegations of India’s involvement in the 2023 assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, which both sides now seek to move beyond. Carney pointed to the rapid improvement in relations, noting that over the past year, Ottawa and New Delhi have engaged more frequently and more meaningfully than they had in the previous twenty years combined.
The agreements also set ambitious trade targets, including $50 billion in bilateral trade, while strategically reducing exposure to U.S. tariffs. Carney’s trip is part of a broader effort to diversify Canada’s trade and investment partners, with upcoming visits to Australia and Japan planned to strengthen international ties further.
This historic collaboration marks a pivotal moment in Canada-India relations, aimed at boosting economic, technological, and energy cooperation for years to come.
(Source: BBC News)
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