As India and Canada move toward stabilising a relationship that witnessed diplomatic strain in recent years, the proposed 2026 visit of the Canadian Prime Minister marks a critical moment in bilateral recalibration. Anchored by the resumption of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations and renewed strategic dialogue, the visit signals cautious normalisation amid shifting geopolitical realities.

About the Episode

In this episode of Policy Beyond Borders by CPPR (Centre for Public Policy Research), titled “Rebuilding the Momentum in 2026: The Canadian Prime Minister’s Visit to India," we explore:

The diplomatic significance of the Canadian Prime Minister’s visit and what indicators will determine whether it reflects stabilisation or substantive recalibration

The resumption of CEPA negotiations and the prospects for interim sector-specific agreements in trade, services, and investment

Cooperation in critical minerals, clean energy, nuclear fuel supply, and supply chain resilience as pillars of strategic engagement

The broader geopolitical context of Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy and India’s approach to diversified partnerships with G7 economies

SPEAKER:

Ambassador Sanjay Kumar Verma

Former High Commissioner of India to Canada

MODERATOR:

Dr Dhritishree Bordalai

Senior Research Associate - International Relations

Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, Kerala, India