# India-Canada bilateral relations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-canada-bilateral-relations > Updated: 2026-10-15T04:56:57.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 3. India and Canada have engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions to strengthen bilateral ties across multiple sectors. Following Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand held telephonic talks to discuss cooperation in energy, critical minerals, science, technology, security, and defense, as well as the situation in Ukraine. Building on these discussions, Minister Anand traveled to India as part of a regional tour. This visit included meetings with Minister Jaishankar to advance interests in trade, defense, and people-to-people ties. The diplomatic engagement coincided with a large trade delegation of approximately 300 business delegates and ongoing negotiations to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. From October 13 to 15, 2026, Minister Anand conducted a high-level visit to India, accompanied by Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, to expand cooperation in aerospace, clean energy, technology, life sciences, agri-food, and forestry. During this mission, Minister Anand met with Minister Jaishankar and Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary to review progress on a bilateral roadmap. Additionally, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephone conversation to discuss capitalizing on positive momentum in technology and security. Concluding her visit on October 15, Minister Anand met with Prime Minister Modi and Minister Jaishankar in New Delhi to advance a joint roadmap prioritizing trade, investment, energy, technology, and security and defense. Minister Anand emphasized the potential for a prosperous future through expanded economic partnerships amid global geopolitical uncertainty. The leaders also discussed regional and global issues, including the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, while reaffirming a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ## Claims - Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is visiting India to advance trade, investment, and security cooperation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Anita Anand to discuss strengthening ties in technology, energy, and education. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Anita Anand’s visit to India is her third since June 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral ties. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Both nations are working toward completing negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). (corroborated by 2 sources) - Canadian Minister Maninder Sidhu confirmed that security and law enforcement dialogues are ongoing between Canada and India. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Canada in December 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Bilateral trade between Canada and India reached $30.4 billion in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Canada and India strengthen strategic partnership in New Delhi Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met with Indian leadership in New Delhi to deepen strategic cooperation in trade, security, energy, and technology while discussing global geopolitical issues. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-and-india-strengthen-strategic-partnership-in-new-delhi ### 2026-10-12: Canada and India advance strategic ties through high-level diplomatic visits Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is visiting India to advance strategic ties in trade, security, and technology, with both nations working toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-foreign-minister-anita-anand-visits-india-for-trade-and-security-talks ### 2026-09-14: India and Canada discuss bilateral ties and Ukraine situation Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand discussed bilateral ties, the Ukraine situation, and economic cooperation via telephone. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-canada-discuss-bilateral-ties-and-ukraine-situation --- Cite as: India-Canada bilateral relations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-canada-bilateral-relations