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Canada PM Carney's March India Visit to Boost Trade, Uranium & AI Deals

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit India in early March, with trade and energy at the top of the agenda. The visit is expected to yield agreements on uranium supply, critical minerals, and cooperation in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two nations could also commence. The trip follows a series of high-level engagements, including discussions between the countries' foreign ministers.

Key Points: Canada PM India Visit March: Trade, Uranium & AI Focus

  • Uranium & energy supply deals
  • AI & quantum computing cooperation
  • Critical minerals partnership
  • Launch of trade agreement talks
  • High-level diplomatic exchanges
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Big focus on trade during Canada PM Carney's visit to India in March, say sources

Canadian PM Mark Carney's India visit in March to focus on trade, a $2.8B uranium deal, energy, AI, and critical minerals partnership.

"Canada is a great supplier of those critical minerals... we will be doing that. - Tim Hodgson"

New Delhi, January 28

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit India in the first week of March.

The Canadian Prime Minister's visit is likely to see the signing of deals on uranium, energy, minerals, and Artificial Intelligence.

Sources in the Ministry of External Affairs said there would be a key focus on trade during PM Carney's visit to India.

Meanwhile, Canada has pitched itself as a reliable partner for supplying energy to India. Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson, who was in India for the India Energy Week, said Canada is committed to supplying energy to India and asserted that his country will never use energy for "coercion."

"It is a changing world we live in, and energy is at the centre of that. I'm here because, like you, the way to resist that change is to build multilateral relationships and to double down on diversification of supply," the Canadian minister said, speaking at the India Energy Week 2026.

The Canadian minister also said his country is committed to supplying critical minerals to India.

"Canada is a great supplier of those critical minerals, and we'll be talking about that, and a number of our companies are here at this conference to both help you develop your own critical minerals, but where we have ones to share to help you with energy transition, we will be doing that," he assured.

According to reports, formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Canada could also start in March.

PM Carney is expected to sign smaller agreements with India on nuclear energy, oil and gas, environment, AI and quantum computing as well as deals on education and culture during his visit and a 10-year USD 2.8-billion uranium supply deal is likely to be included.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are also likely to visit Canada soon, while National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will visit Ottawa next month as part of regular engagements between the two countries.

On Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a productive conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, focusing on strengthening India-Canada bilateral ties. They discussed deepening cooperation in various sectors, including economic partnership, artificial intelligence, and high-level exchanges.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the focus on AI and quantum computing partnerships. That's where the future lies. But I hope our negotiators are sharp on the terms, especially regarding tech transfer and IP rights. We need to build our own capabilities, not just be a market.
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Rohit P
"Will never use energy for coercion" – that's a direct message, considering global politics. Diversifying energy sources is smart for India's security. Canada as a stable, democratic partner is better than relying on volatile regions. Good move.
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Sarah B
The education and culture deals mentioned are just as important as trade. So many Indian students choose Canada. Streamlining processes and ensuring their safety and fair treatment should be a top priority in these talks.
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Vikram M
$2.8 billion uranium deal sounds big, but we must ensure it comes with fair pricing and reliable supply chains. Also, hope the critical minerals agreement helps our EV and renewable energy manufacturing push. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
While the economic focus is welcome, the relationship has had its diplomatic challenges. High-level visits by Doval and ministers are good to keep channels open. Trade can be the bridge to smoother overall ties. Let's be pragmatic.

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