India and Canada in 2026
8 developments from Ministry of External Affairs publications, newest first. New ones are added twice a day.
Foreign Minister of Canada calls on Prime Minister (October 14, 2026)
Foreign Minister of Canada, H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi and Foreign Minister Anand discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy, education, people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation.
Source: Foreign Minister of Canada calls on Prime Minister (October 14, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Working Visit of H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and Mr. John Knowlton (October 13-15, 2026)
Source: Working Visit of H.E. Ms. Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and Mr. John Knowlton (October 13-15, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Joint Press Release: India- Canada NSA level Security Dialogue (October 06, 2026)
At the invitation of National Security Adviser, Shri Ajit Doval, the Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. David Morrison visited India from 05-07 October 2026.
Source: Joint Press Release: India- Canada NSA level Security Dialogue (October 06, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Canada hold annual Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
Secretary (East) Shri Rudrendra Tandon and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Arun Thangaraj led the Foreign Office Consultations at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 02 September 2026. The two sides reviewed institutional mechanisms and reiterated their commitment to conclude CEPA negotiations before end of year, aiming to more than double bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion by 2030.
Source: India-Canada Foreign Office Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Prime Minister Modi meets Prime Minister Carney at the G7 Summit in Evian
Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 16 June 2026. They agreed to launch negotiations on a General Security of Information Agreement, reaffirmed the aim of concluding CEPA negotiations in 2026, and announced the establishment of Raisina Americas. India expressed support for Canada becoming an IORA Dialogue Partner.
Source: India - Canada Joint Press Release : Prime Minister meets Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada on the sidelines of the G7 Summit (June 16, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Canada list MoUs and announcements from Prime Minister Carney's visit
Outcomes of the visit included Terms of Reference for CEPA negotiations, MoUs on critical minerals, renewable energy and cultural cooperation, a Cameco uranium supply contract, and an AICTE and Mitacs MoU for up to 300 Indian research interns annually. Announcements included 24 university partnerships, Canada joining the Global Biofuels Alliance and International Solar Alliance, and an India-Canada Defence Dialogue.
Source: List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister of Canada to India (February 27 - March 02, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Prime Minister Carney makes official visit to India; leaders issue joint statement
Prime Minister Mark Carney paid an official visit to India from February 27 to March 2, 2026, his first as Prime Minister and the first bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2018. The leaders marked 79 years of diplomatic relations and welcomed a CAD $2.6 billion agreement between Cameco and the Department of Atomic Energy for long-term uranium supply.
Source: India-Canada Joint Leaders’ Statement (March 02, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
NSA Ajit Doval holds security talks in Ottawa
NSA Shri Ajit Doval met Ms Nathalie Drouin, National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, on 07 February 2026. They agreed a shared workplan on national security and law enforcement and to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers. He also met Minister for Public Safety Mr. Gary Anandasangaree on 06 February 2026.
Source: Visit of NSA Shri Ajit Doval to Ottawa, Canada (06- 07 February 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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