This article gives the contact details of the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi, the Indian cities where Canada has consulates, the head of mission and Canada's national day. It also covers the consular and legal arrangements, education links, cultural cooperation and the Indian community in Canada, as described in the MEA bilateral brief of July 2026. Contact details, the head of mission and the list of consulates are taken from the MEA Protocol Division register, read on 24 September 2026.

High Commission of Canada in New Delhi

The register gives the following details for the High Commission of Canada:

As of 24 September 2026, the register lists the head of mission as H.E. Mr. Christopher Cooter, High Commissioner. According to the MEA brief of July 2026, the return of High Commissioners to each other's capitals, agreed by the two Prime Ministers in June 2025, was completed in September 2025.

Consulates in India

The register lists consulates of Canada in the following Indian cities:

  • Bengaluru
  • Chandigarh
  • Mumbai

The addresses and telephone numbers that the MEA register lists for these offices are shown on the Canada country page on Diplo.

National day

Canada's national day is 1 July (Canada Day).

Consular Dialogue

According to the brief, both sides agreed during the then Canadian Prime Minister's visit to India in 2018 to address consular issues of mutual concern through discussion. The India-Canada Consular Dialogue was instituted under this arrangement.

The 3rd India-Canada Consular Dialogue was held in Ottawa on 26-27 May 2026. Both sides exchanged views on a wide range of consular issues, including visa and immigration procedures, legal and extradition matters, protection of citizens and cooperation in addressing consular cases.

India and Canada signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in 1994, which was operationalised in 1998. The two countries also signed an Extradition Treaty in 1987.

Migration

When the two Prime Ministers met in Evian, France, in June 2026, they looked forward to forthcoming dialogues in the areas of defence, finance and migration.

On 9 May 2026, Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh met Ms. Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the International Migration Review Forum, held in New York from 5-8 May 2026.

Indian students in Canada

The brief states that Indian students represent the largest group of international students in Canada. It estimates that 3,92,810 Indian students were studying in Canada as on 31 December 2024.

The MoU on Higher Education (2010) with Canada was renewed in February 2018. Under this MoU, a Joint Working Group oversees implementation.

During Prime Minister Carney's visit to India from 27 February to 2 March 2026, both sides agreed to deepen partnerships between universities through:

  • joint and dual-degree programmes
  • industry-aligned skills training
  • the establishment of offshore campuses in India
  • enhanced research collaboration in emerging technologies
  • the revitalisation of the JWG on Higher Education

Among the MoUs signed during the visit was one between the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Mitacs, Canada, for Globalink Research Internships.

Talent and innovation strategy

The Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy was launched during the visit to support academic mobility, innovation and research collaboration. The brief also records announcements of new scholarships and the signing of several MoUs and agreements among universities and institutions.

The brief's list of announcements made during the visit includes the launch of a new Canada-India Joint Talent and Innovation Strategy by Universities Canada. When the Prime Ministers met in Evian in June 2026, they noted the ongoing collaboration under the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy.

Culture

During Prime Minister Carney's visit, India's Ministry of Culture and Canada's Department of Canadian Heritage signed an MoU on Cultural Cooperation. It aims to deepen people-to-people ties through expanded collaboration in the arts, heritage, audiovisual media, music and creative industries. India and Canada have also signed an Audiovisual Co-Production Agreement.

A delegation of indigenous artists from Canada took part in the Bharat Tribal Festival (BTF) 2026, held in New Delhi from 18 to 30 March 2026.

ICCR chairs have been established at the following Canadian universities, which the brief names as:

  • McGill
  • Alberta
  • SFU
  • Calgary
  • Guelph

The Indian community in Canada

The brief states that, with more than 1.8 million Indo-Canadians and an estimated 1 million non-resident Indians, Canada hosts one of the largest Indian diasporas abroad. It adds that the diaspora has contributed significantly to the Canadian economy and society.

When the two Prime Ministers met at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis in June 2025, they underlined what the brief calls the deep people-to-people connections between the two countries. They agreed to leverage this "living bridge" to the benefit of both countries.

Visas and travel

The brief sets out no visa rules, fees, processing times or eligibility criteria for travel between India and Canada, and it contains no information on flights. Students, workers, business visitors and tourists should check current requirements with the High Commission of Canada before making plans or submitting applications.

Details such as addresses, telephone numbers and office holders can change after the date on which the register was read. Readers should confirm them with the High Commission before visiting or sending documents.

Honorary consuls

The register lists no honorary consuls of Canada in India. Where honorary consuls exist, they have limited powers and do not provide the full range of services of a High Commission or career consulate. Visa, document and other consular requirements should always be confirmed with the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi.