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Modi - Mark Carney Meeting raises hopes of better Indo-Canadian Ties.

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A person wearing a red turban AI-generated content may be incorrect.As Kananaskis, Alberta prepares to host the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit from June 15 to 17, hopes for a reset in Canada-India relations have been rekindled following a warm telephone exchange between the two Prime Ministers.

A statement from the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office noted that Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi, in a post on social media platform X, congratulated Carney on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.

This interaction signals a shift from the tense diplomatic standoff that characterized the latter part of Justin Trudeau’s tenure. During that period, both countries engaged in tit-for-tat allegations, leading to the reduction of each other’s diplomatic presence. Modi’s recent post reflected a more conciliatory tone:

“As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit.”

The two leaders reportedly discussed the enduring bilateral relationship, particularly the extensive people-to-people connections and robust commercial ties. Notably, both sides agreed to continue dialogue on law enforcement and security cooperation.

Prime Minister Carney formally invited Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit, and the leaders expressed interest in maintaining direct communication. The development has been welcomed by both the Indo-Canadian community and investment circles, which see the thaw as a positive signal for future collaboration.

 

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Kananaskis, Alberta is set to host the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit from June 15 to 17, with renewed hopes for improved Canada-India relations following a positive exchange between Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi. Modi congratulated Carney on his election victory and expressed gratitude for the G7 invitation, signaling a shift from the previous diplomatic tensions.
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By Prabhjot Singh
The leaders discussed their countries' strong bilateral ties, emphasizing people-to-people connections and commercial cooperation. Preparations for the summit are underway, with a comprehensive security plan in place. Both nations aim to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and enhance collaboration in various sectors, including education and trade. The upcoming meeting is anticipated to strengthen ties between the two democracies, fostering mutual respect and shared interests.

Earlier this month, Canada’s new Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, held a preparatory call with her Indian counterpart, S. Jaishankar, setting the stage for the high-level conversation between the two leaders.

Trudeau was the last Canadian Prime Minister to visit India, while Modi visited Canada in 2015 at the invitation of then-Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Meanwhile, preparations for the G7 Summit are in full swing. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), in collaboration with the Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG), has detailed an extensive security plan covering Kananaskis, Calgary, Banff, and surrounding areas.

“Our goal is to prioritize safety while minimizing disruptions for Calgarians,” said David Hall, Chief Superintendent of the Calgary Police Service. “This is an opportunity to showcase our city to the world while ensuring everyone’s rights are respected.”

Joe Brar, Superintendent and G7 Event Security Director, highlighted the importance of federal, provincial, and municipal coordination:

“Officers from across the Alberta Sheriffs are proud to support this complex operation. The collective effort has been essential to ensuring security at this year’s Summit.”

Canada and India enjoy a longstanding relationship rooted in democratic values, pluralism, and interpersonal connections. Canada is home to one of the largest Indian-origin populations in the world—about 1.3 million people, or roughly 4% of the population.

These ties are reinforced by a growing framework of official dialogues, memoranda of understanding, and bilateral working groups across sectors such as foreign policy, trade, energy, education, agriculture, and security.

Canada maintains a high-level diplomatic presence in India through its High Commission in New Delhi, along with consulates in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Mumbai, and trade offices in several major cities. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) also operates its largest visa office abroad in New Delhi.

India is represented in Canada by a High Commission in Ottawa and consulates in Toronto and Vancouver.

India is a strategic economic partner for Canada, ranking as its 10th-largest trading partner in 2022. Both countries are working toward finalizing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and a Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). Ministerial dialogues on trade and investment are ongoing to deepen commercial engagement.

The bilateral portfolio includes agreements in nuclear cooperation, double taxation avoidance, science and technology, civil aviation, education, agriculture, and ICT. Canada also views India as a key partner in its broader Indo-Pacific strategy.

Education remains a major pillar of collaboration. Since 2018, India has been the top source country for international students in Canada. A renewed dialogue is expected to revive stalled educational and skills training partnerships, which were affected by the diplomatic rift last year.

Though Canada ended its bilateral development assistance program to India in 2006, it continues to provide support through NGOs and multilateral platforms. In 2021–2022, Canada invested nearly $76 million in 52 international assistance projects in India, focusing on sustainable economic development, healthcare, nutrition, and renewable energy in vulnerable communities.

Key Canadian-funded initiatives involve organizations such as the Micronutrient Initiative, UNDP, UNFPA, and the Multilateral Fund for the Montreal Protocol. Canada also supports India through global institutions like the World Bank, UNICEF, the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, and the Global Fund.

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) remains active in India, funding projects related to climate change and migration, women’s rights, access to justice, economic inclusion, and food security. Since 1974, IDRC has supported 638 initiatives in India, amounting to over $152 million.

The anticipated meeting between Prime Ministers Carney and Modi at the G7 Summit is expected to usher in a renewed chapter of cooperation between two of the world’s largest democracies—rooted in mutual interests, shared values, and a reinvigorated commitment to global leadership.

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