What happened:
On January 27, reports said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March. The visit is likely to see the signing of agreements covering energy, uranium, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, education and culture, and could also mark the start of formal negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Why it matters:
The visit signals a reset and deepening of India–Canada ties after a period of strain, with a focus on trade diversification, energy security, technology cooperation and people-to-people links, amid shifting global trade and geopolitical dynamics.