Carney Advances Canada-India Trade And Energy Reset

During a Feb. 2026 visit to Mumbai, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada aims to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India by the end of 2026 and to double two-way trade by 2030. He prioritized energy cooperation including relaunching a Ministerial Energy Dialogue and uranium talks, elevated critical-minerals alignment, and announced a Canada–India Talent and Innovation Strategy with 13 university partnerships.