​Home. news. media advisories. Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Go to the translated article. March 2, 2026. Ottawa, Ontario. Note: All times local and subject to change. 8:25 a.m. The Prime Minister will arrive at a signing ceremony.. Note for media:. Pooled photo opportunity. 8:35 a.m. The Prime Minister will hold a media availability.. Note for media:. Open coverage for accredited media. 9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will witness a signing ceremony.. Note for media:. Open coverage for accredited media. 6:00 p.m. The Prime Minister will take part in a featured conversation at the Lowy Institute.. Note for media:. Open coverage for accredited media  

​Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi.. The leaders agreed that their joint efforts to renew and expand the relationship between Canada and India have achieved important results. During their meetings at Hyderabad House today, Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi focused on how they can build on this progress through new strategic partnerships in energy, talent and innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI).. The leaders welcomed the new Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy, which Prime Minister Carney highlighted in Mumbai earlier this week, to promote talent pathways, research exchanges, and joint programs between the two countries.. As a foundation to their ambitious new partnerships, Canada and India will strengthen ties in trade and defence. The leaders agreed to accelerate negotiations on a new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and to finalise it this year, with the goal of doubling bilateral trade within the coming five years.. The prime ministers reaffirmed their support for the reconstituted India-Canada CEO Forum. This forum will foster strong private-sector engagement and facilitate greater bilateral investment across key sectors, which are clear priorities for both leaders.. To increase cooperation in defence and security, Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi will launch a new Defence Dialogue. This will support maritime security cooperation and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as well as training, education, and joint exercises. The leaders agreed to negotiate a General Security of Information Agreement to facilitate greater defence cooperation.. The leaders affirmed the importance of their countries’ shared commitment to democratic values, self-reliance, and respect for sovereignty and the rule of law — including in combatting transnational repression and organised crime. They agreed that there has been significant progress in the security and law enforcement dialogue between their countries and that this work will continue.. During their meeting, the prime ministers discussed the evolving conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East. Both leaders reiterated the imperative to protect all civilians and to focus all efforts toward de-escalation, security, and stability in the region.. Prime Minister Carney thanked Prime Minister Modi and the people of India for their warm hospitality during his visit to Mumbai and New Delhi. The leaders reflected on the incredible ties their nations have forged over the past 80 years, including through the millions of people whose histories, families, and identities span the Pacific Ocean, with ties to both Canada and India. They acknowledged that Prime Minister Carney’s visit was a significant step forward in the bilateral relationship that will deliver real, lasting benefits to both peoples, as the two countries confidently chart ambitious new courses for the future. To build on this vital wor  

​Home. news. statements. Joint statement by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi. Go to the translated article. March 2, 2026. New Delhi, India. At the invitation of His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, paid an official visit to India from February 27 – March 2, 2026. This was Prime Minister Carney’s first visit to India after taking over as the Prime Minister of Canada and is the first bilateral visit to India by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2018. Prime Minister Carney was accompanied by a Canadian high-level delegation that included senior ministers, provincial leaders and leading CEOs.. Commemorating 79 years of establishment of diplomatic relations, the Leaders reaffirmed the importance of the Canada–India relationship, grounded in shared democratic values, deep people-to-people ties, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a joint commitment to the rule of law.. The Leaders acknowledged that, in an increasingly complex and uncertain global context, a strong, resilient, and forward-looking partnership between two vibrant democracies contributes meaningfully to mutual prosperity and to advancing shared global priorities. They underscored that closer cooperation between India and Canada will help reinforce international rules and norms that are applied fairly, strengthen economic resilience, promote sustainable development, and address global challenges including climate change, rapid technological transformation, and public health. The Leaders affirmed their shared resolve to work together bilaterally and in multilateral fora to uphold democratic values, support inclusive growth, and contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.. Building on this shared vision, the Leaders agreed to adopt the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth, One Family, One Future” as the overarching guiding framework for the renewed India–Canada Strategic Partnership, reflecting their commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and collective global responsibility. They underscored the alignment between India’s vision of Viksit Bharat and Canada’s Build Canada Strong agenda, and affirmed that enhanced bilateral cooperation across growth, innovation, energy transition, food and nutrition security, trusted digital ecosystems, resilient supply chains, skills and talent mobility, and people-centric development will serve as a catalyst for resilient societies, shared prosperity, and a more sustainable future for both countries and the wider world.. Progress and Implementation of the New Roadmap. Both Leaders welcomed the significant progress achieved since their meetings on the margins of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis and the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in the implementation of New Roadmap for Canada–India Relations, thereby providing a clear direction for strengthening the Canada–India partnership. They not  

​Home. news. media advisories. Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Go to the translated article. March 2, 2026. Ottawa, Ontario. Note: All times local and subject to change. 12:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will arrive in Sydney, Australia.. Note for media:. Pooled photo opportunity  

​In a rapidly changing world, Canada is focused on what we can control. We are building our economic strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad. As the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India presents extraordinary opportunities. With a population of 1.4 billion, its energy demand is increasing faster than anywhere else in the world – equal to that of China and Southeast Asia combined.Canada is an energy and agricultural superpower, and a leader in critical minerals, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced manufacturing – precisely the sectors India is scaling at speed.. Canada and India have had an historically strong, productive relationship. In 2024, total direct and indirect Canadian investment in India surpassed $110 billion. As both our nations embark on parallel missions to build and transform our respective economies and diversify key supply chains, we are forging a new partnership to leverage each other’s strength and ambition.. To that end,the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, visited Mumbai and New Delhi, India, this week. This marked the first bilateral visit to India by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2018. With this visit, in addition to ministerial and official level meetings, there has been more engagement between the Canadian and Indian governments this year than in any year over the past two decades.. In New Delhi, Prime Minister Carney met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. Following their meeting, the leaders released a joint statement, welcomed five Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), and announced a broad range of ambitious initiatives that will renew and expand the Canada-India partnership across energy and critical minerals, technology and AI, talent and culture, and defence.. Foundational to the Canada-India strategic partnership is strong, stable cooperation in trade. In New Delhi, Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi confirmed that Canada and India will conclude a new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) this year, following a meeting of chief negotiators in New Delhi and the finalisation and signing of the Terms of Reference for the CEPA. The CEPA will advance Canada’s goal to more than double two-way trade to $70 billion by 2030.. To leverage our strengths as complementary economies, Canada and India announced a new Strategic Energy Partnership, including in LNG, LPG, uranium, solar, and hydrogen. As the first steps, the leaders welcomed:. A landmark $2.6 billion agreement between the Government of India and Saskatoon-based Cameco to supply nearly 22 million pounds of uranium to India for nuclear energy generation from 2027 to 2035.. Two MOUs to intensify cooperation on critical minerals and energy sources, supporting technical and commercial engagement, and diversifying supply chains.. Strengthened collaboration on clean energy initiatives in solar, wind, biofuels, and hydropower, including announcing that Canada intends to join the International Solar