Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• Canadian PM Mark Carney is likely to visit New Delhi in the first week of March.
• Deals on uranium, energy, minerals, and artificial intelligence are expected to be signed during the visit.
• Canada is seeking to diversify its alliances beyond the U.S.
• Formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India are expected to start in March.
• Canada and China recently agreed to slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola.

Detailed Insights:

• Mark Carney's visit aims to reset relations with India after previous tensions in 2023.
• Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is visiting India this week to prepare for the PM's visit.
• Carney advocates for middle powers to build coalitions for a fairer world order.
• Canada aims to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade, expanding beyond traditional trade partners.
• Agreements on nuclear energy, oil and gas, environment, AI, quantum computing, education, and culture are anticipated.
• Trade talks between India and Canada were restarted in November 2025, paving the way for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement: A trade agreement between two countries to reduce barriers and increase economic cooperation.
• Diversification: A strategy to expand economic and political relationships beyond traditional partners.
• Middle Powers: Nations that have significant, but not dominant, influence on global affairs.