economy
March 3, 2026
Canada and India move to reset ties as trust in U.S. falters
India and Canada's relations have thawed with the two sides promising to deepen trade, but it is far from a complete reset.
TL;DR
- India and Canada are working to deepen bilateral ties, with a goal of increasing trade to C$70 billion by 2030.
- Key agreements include a long-term uranium supply pact and discussions on Canada becoming a liquified natural gas (LNG) supplier to India.
- The commitment to closer relations is partly driven by global uncertainty, including U.S. trade policies and conflict in the Middle East.
- Past diplomatic tensions, particularly concerning the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, continue to be a major political obstacle.
- Despite a perceived 'meaningful thaw,' experts suggest a 'true reset' depends on sustained cooperation and political trust, not just commercial logic.
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