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India, Canada signal thaw as ministers map next steps
Recent diplomatic and trade meetings have pushed India–Canada ties forward, drawing strong praise from veteran trade advocate Hemant M. Shah.
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Pranavi Sharma - Sun, 16, Nov 2025
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India and Canada signaled a clear upswing in relations this month as senior ministers from both countries met in Niagara and New Delhi to outline next steps in the diplomatic and economic partnership. Hemant M. Shah, a longtime Canada–India trade advocate based in Winnipeg, said the renewed engagement marks a meaningful shift after years of tension.
Foreign ministers Anita Anand and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers conclave at Niagara, their third meeting this year. Anand said India remains “an important partner for us,” noting its position as the world’s fourth-largest economy and its long-standing diplomatic ties with Canada.
The two governments have begun preparing for an early-2025 visit to India by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, following the series of ministerial exchanges.
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Hemant Shah, who has worked on Canada–India trade for roughly five decades, said the latest diplomatic activity marks a significant change. “To witness Canada–India relations come alive again—after years of strain and silence—feels nothing short of inspiring,” he said.
He added that recent setbacks had left the relationship stagnant. “For far too long, the relationship suffered setbacks under Prime Minister Trudeau,” he said. He described the Carney government’s approach as “courageous and visionary,” arguing that Canada needs to diversify after “the harsh reality of President Trump’s tariffs.”
Shah said the longstanding ties between the two countries, along with the role of the Indo-Canadian community, make deeper cooperation achievable. He urged both governments to restart free trade agreement discussions, calling it necessary as global economic conditions shift.
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