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Carney lands in India to kick off Asia trip
Carney aims to rebuild ties after recent diplomatic tensions and expand trade, with India accounting for over 50% of Canada's pulse exports, officials said.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Mumbai, India, to begin his first official visit and will spend two days there before flying to New Delhi on March 1, 2026.
- Ottawa says Carney's trip follows a G7-laid roadmap to rebuild ties after allegations involving Indian agents and the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a senior RCMP source said.
- The delegation's schedule includes meetings with major corporate leaders like Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Tata Group, and participation in the India-Canada CEOs' Forum.
- Trade officials and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree highlighted unresolved security concerns as India applies tariffs on Canadian lentils and peas, with Moe urging tariff removal before next week.
- Modi's 50 billion USD target by 2030 sets a high bar for expanded bilateral trade as $30.8 billion in 2024 and Canadian pension funds' interest highlight long-term economic ambitions.
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Tensions to trade: Canadian PM Mark Carney visits India to rebuild relations
The official visit comes at a time when Canada is trying to shift away from its economic dependence on the US. In February 2025, US President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canada, exposing its dependence on the American market.
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The RecordAs Mark Carney tours Mumbai, India’s top envoy to Canada applauds Ottawa’s reset
Indian High Commissioner to Ottawa Dinesh Patnaik welcomed a federal official's recent statement that Ottawa believes the Indian government is no longer involved in violent crimes and political meddling in Canada.
"India is the world's fastest-growing economy," Canadian PM Carney said after arriving in Mumbai. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Mumbai on a four-day visit to India. During this trip, he will meet with key corporate leaders, financial experts, and innovators.
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