Canadian PM Mark Carney Likely to Visit India in Early March to Sign Key Energy, AI and Uranium Deals

 

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is likely to visit India in the first week of March, with several strategic agreements expected to be signed across uranium, energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has said. The visit, if confirmed, would mark a significant reset in India–Canada relations after a prolonged period of diplomatic strain.

Speaking in an interview, Mr. Patnaik said preparations were underway for what could be a landmark bilateral engagement. While Mr. Carney’s office has not officially confirmed the dates, both sides appear keen to move swiftly on cooperation areas that align with their long-term economic and strategic priorities.

Diversifying Canada’s Global Alliances

Mr. Carney’s proposed India visit comes at a time when Canada is actively diversifying its international partnerships beyond the United States, its largest trading partner. Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, Mr. Carney earned widespread attention for declaring that the “old rules-based order is over” and urging middle powers to work together to build a fairer and more resilient global system.

His remarks followed a major agreement with China to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, opening up nearly Canadian $7 billion in export markets. The broader aim, according to officials, is to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade—a strategy that places fast-growing economies like India at the centre of Ottawa’s trade and diplomacy calculus.

Resetting Ties After Diplomatic Tensions

The anticipated visit also reflects a deliberate effort by Mr. Carney to reset relations with India after tensions escalated under his predecessor Justin Trudeau. In 2023, Mr. Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada—an allegation India firmly denied.

Since then, both countries have taken steps to stabilise ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 summit in 2025 at Mr. Carney’s invitation, and several Canadian ministers have visited India over the past year, signalling renewed political engagement at the highest levels.

Focus on Energy, Uranium and Critical Minerals

Energy cooperation is expected to be at the heart of Mr. Carney’s India visit. According to Mr. Patnaik, agreements are likely in nuclear energy, oil and gas, critical minerals, and environmental cooperation. A 10-year uranium supply deal valued at approximately Canadian $2.8 billion is also expected to feature prominently.

Canada’s Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, who is currently visiting India, said Ottawa is open to supplying uranium under the existing Canada–India nuclear cooperation agreement, provided international safeguards are adhered to. He noted India’s ambitious plans to expand civilian nuclear energy capacity and described uranium supply as a “natural area of discussion” between the two countries.

Beyond uranium, both sides are expected to announce pacts covering crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and mining cooperation. Canada views India as a major and growing consumer of critical minerals—resources that are essential for clean energy transitions and advanced manufacturing.

AI, Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies

In addition to traditional energy sectors, Mr. Carney’s visit is expected to deliver agreements in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing. These areas align with India’s push to become a global technology hub and Canada’s strengths in advanced research and innovation.

Education and cultural exchange agreements are also on the agenda, reflecting a broader effort to deepen people-to-people ties and long-term institutional cooperation.

Trade Talks to Resume With New Momentum

Another key outcome of the visit could be the formal launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). India and Canada agreed in November 2025 to restart stalled trade talks, and Mr. Patnaik said formal negotiations are likely to begin in March.

Officials on both sides describe a renewed sense of urgency, driven in part by global trade uncertainties and the impact of rising protectionism, including potential U.S. tariffs. Strengthening bilateral trade frameworks is seen as a way for both countries to chart a more independent economic path.

Strategic Importance for Both Nations

If confirmed, Mr. Carney’s India visit would underscore the strategic importance both nations place on the partnership. For Canada, India represents a large, fast-growing market and a critical partner in reducing overdependence on any single economy. For India, Canada offers reliable access to energy resources, critical minerals and advanced technologies.

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As global economic alignments shift, the proposed visit signals a shared intent by New Delhi and Ottawa to move past recent tensions and build a more pragmatic, forward-looking relationship grounded in mutual economic and strategic interests.