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List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister of Canada to India

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Posted On: 02 MAR 2026 5:04PM by PIB Delhi MoUs / Agreements Sl.No. Name of MoU/Agreement Description 1. Terms of Reference (ToR) for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) The Terms of Reference (ToR) have been finalized for the launch of negotiations toward an ambitious and mutually beneficial Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The ToR provides the framework, frequency, and modalities that will guide the discussions toward the timely conclusion of an ambitious, balanced, and mutually beneficial CEPA covering trade in goods and services, as well as other agreed policy areas. Once concluded, the CEPA will significantly strengthen India–Canada economic engagement and accelerate progress toward achieving the bilateral trade target of USD 50 billion by 2030. 2. India-Canada-Australia Trilateral MoU on cooperation in technology and innovation Aims to advance trilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and innovation, under the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership 3. Declaration of Intent on Joint Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence at National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management Kundli (NIFTEM-K) India-Canada Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence will strengthen food processing capabilities and nutrition-sensitive food systems through applied innovation. Support advanced protein extraction and the development of fortified pulse products to address micronutrient deficiencies 4. Commercial contract between Department of Atomic Energy with Cameco, Canada for the supply of uranium ore concentrates Long-term contract with Cameco, Canada for supply of Uranium Ore Concentrates. Major step towards expansion of Nuclear Energy in India. Contribute towards India’s vision for its nuclear power program, under the Viksit Bharat initiative, to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047. 5. MoU between All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Mitacs, Canada for Globalink Research Internships Fully-funded internships for up to 300 eligible Indian students annually for three years (beginning 2027) to undertake a 12-week fully-funded research internship under the supervision of Canadian academic institution faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social science. 6. MoU on Critical Minerals Cooperation This is a mutually beneficial collaboration between India and Canada to develop secure and resilient critical mineral supply and value chains. Entails promotion of investment and identification of projectsin both countries and facilitating exchange of technical knowledge and best practices in critical and strategic mineral exploration, mining, beneficiation and processing for efficient extraction 7. MoU on promoting the use of Renewable Energy Promotes bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy. Supports exchange of information, best practices, lessons learned; and capacity building in the domain of energy storage, solar energy, wind energy, and biomass / bio-energy. 8. MoU on Cultural cooperation Enhance people-to-people ties between the two countries through culture and knowledge development. Carry out targeted cultural activities and cooperation projects with relevant cultural institutions in co-curated projects, performing arts, visual arts, other creative industries and emerging technology. ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. 24 MoUs / partnerships among universities / institutions in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. 10. Canada to join Global Biofuels Alliance. 11. Canada to join International Solar Alliance. 12. India’s support for Canada’s joining Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) as a Dialogue Partner. 13. Establishment of India-Canada Parliament Friendship Group. 14. Reconstitution of the India–Canada CEO Forum- Key platform to deepen private-sector engagement and advance practical cooperation across priority sectors. 15. Establishment of India-Canada Defence Dialogue. 16. Launch of a new Canada-India Joint Talent and Innovation Strategy by Universities Canada. 17. ⁠Participation of Canada in the upcoming Bharat Tribes Fest-2026, New Delhi from 17-30th March, 2026 **** MJPS/PRK (Release ID: 2234564) Visitor Counter : 2340 Read this release in: Marathi , Urdu , हिन्दी , Bengali , Assamese , Manipuri , Punjabi , Gujarati , Odia , Tamil , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Prime Minister's Office List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister of Canada to India Posted On: 02 MAR 2026 5:04PM by PIB Delhi MoUs / Agreements Sl.No. Name of MoU/Agreement Description 1. Terms of Reference (ToR) for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) The Terms of Reference (ToR) have been finalized for the launch of negotiations toward an ambitious and mutually beneficial Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The ToR provides the framework, frequency, and modalities that will guide the discussions toward the timely conclusion of an ambitious, balanced, and mutually beneficial CEPA covering trade in goods and services, as well as other agreed policy areas. Once concluded, the CEPA will significantly strengthen India–Canada economic engagement and accelerate progress toward achieving the bilateral trade target of USD 50 billion by 2030. 2. India-Canada-Australia Trilateral MoU on cooperation in technology and innovation Aims to advance trilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and innovation, under the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership 3. Declaration of Intent on Joint Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence at National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management Kundli (NIFTEM-K) India-Canada Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence will strengthen food processing capabilities and nutrition-sensitive food systems through applied innovation. Support advanced protein extraction and the development of fortified pulse products to address micronutrient deficiencies 4. Commercial contract between Department of Atomic Energy with Cameco, Canada for the supply of uranium ore concentrates Long-term contract with Cameco, Canada for supply of Uranium Ore Concentrates. Major step towards expansion of Nuclear Energy in India. Contribute towards India’s vision for its nuclear power program, under the Viksit Bharat initiative, to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047. 5. MoU between All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Mitacs, Canada for Globalink Research Internships Fully-funded internships for up to 300 eligible Indian students annually for three years (beginning 2027) to undertake a 12-week fully-funded research internship under the supervision of Canadian academic institution faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social science. 6. MoU on Critical Minerals Cooperation This is a mutually beneficial collaboration between India and Canada to develop secure and resilient critical mineral supply and value chains. Entails promotion of investment and identification of projectsin both countries and facilitating exchange of technical knowledge and best practices in critical and strategic mineral exploration, mining, beneficiation and processing for efficient extraction 7. MoU on promoting the use of Renewable Energy Promotes bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy. Supports exchange of information, best practices, lessons learned; and capacity building in the domain of energy storage, solar energy, wind energy, and biomass / bio-energy. 8. MoU on Cultural cooperation Enhance people-to-people ties between the two countries through culture and knowledge development. Carry out targeted cultural activities and cooperation projects with relevant cultural institutions in co-curated projects, performing arts, visual arts, other creative industries and emerging technology. ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. 24 MoUs / partnerships among universities / institutions in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. 10. Canada to join Global Biofuels Alliance. 11. Canada to join International Solar Alliance. 12. India’s support for Canada’s joining Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) as a Dialogue Partner. 13. Establishment of India-Canada Parliament Friendship Group. 14. Reconstitution of the India–Canada CEO Forum- Key platform to deepen private-sector engagement and advance practical cooperation across priority sectors. 15. Establishment of India-Canada Defence Dialogue. 16. Launch of a new Canada-India Joint Talent and Innovation Strategy by Universities Canada. 17. ⁠Participation of Canada in the upcoming Bharat Tribes Fest-2026, New Delhi from 17-30th March, 2026 **** MJPS/PRK (Release ID: 2234564) MoUs / Agreements <table> <tbody> <tr> <th scope="col" style="text-align: justify;">Sl.No.</th> <th scope="col" style="text-align: justify;">Name of MoU/Agreement</th> <th scope="col" style="text-align: justify;">Description</th> </tr> <tr> <td> 1. </td> <td> Terms of Reference (ToR) for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) </td> <td> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">The Terms of Reference (ToR) have been finalized for the launch of negotiations toward an ambitious and mutually beneficial Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). <ul> <li>The ToR provides the framework, frequency, and modalities that will guide the discussions toward the timely conclusion of an ambitious, balanced, and mutually beneficial CEPA covering trade in goods and services, as well as other agreed policy areas. <ul> <li>Once concluded, the CEPA will significantly strengthen India–Canada economic engagement and accelerate progress toward achieving the bilateral trade target of USD 50 billion by 2030.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 2. </td> <td> India-Canada-Australia Trilateral MoU on cooperation in technology and innovation </td> <td> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Aims to advance trilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and innovation, under the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3. </td> <td> Declaration of Intent on Joint Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence at National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management Kundli (NIFTEM-K) </td> <td> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">India-Canada Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence will strengthen food processing capabilities and nutrition-sensitive food systems through applied innovation. <ul> <li>Support advanced protein extraction and the development of fortified pulse products to address micronutrient deficiencies</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4. </td> <td> Commercial contract between Department of Atomic Energy with Cameco, Canada for the supply of uranium ore concentrates </td> <td> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Long-term contract with Cameco, Canada for supply of Uranium Ore Concentrates. <ul> <li>Major step towards expansion of Nuclear Energy in India. <ul> <li>Contribute towards India’s vision for its nuclear power program, under the Viksit Bharat initiative, to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5. </td> <td> MoU between All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Mitacs, Canada for Globalink Research Internships </td> <td> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Fully-funded internships for up to 300 eligible Indian students annually for three years (beginning 2027) to undertake a 12-week fully-funded research internship under the supervision of Canadian academic institution faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines, from science, engineering, and mathematics to the humanities and social science.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6. </td> <td> MoU on Critical Minerals Cooperation </td> <td> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">This is a mutually beneficial collaboration between India and Canada to develop secure and resilient critical mineral supply and value chains. Entails promotion of investment and identification of projectsin both countries and facilitating exchange of technical knowledge and best practices in critical and strategic mineral exploration, mining, beneficiation and processing for efficient extraction</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 7. </td> <td> MoU on promoting the use of Renewable Energy </td> <td> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Promotes bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy. <ul> <li>Supports exchange of information, best practices, lessons learned; and capacity building in the domain of energy storage, solar energy, wind energy, and biomass / bio-energy.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> 8. </td> <td> MoU on Cultural cooperation </td> <td> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;">Enhance people-to-people ties between the two countries through culture and knowledge development. <ul> <li>Carry out targeted cultural activities and cooperation projects with relevant cultural institutions in co-curated projects, performing arts, visual arts, other creative industries and emerging technology.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. 24 MoUs / partnerships among universities / institutions in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. 10. Canada to join Global Biofuels Alliance. 11. Canada to join International Solar Alliance. 12. India’s support for Canada’s joining Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) as a Dialogue Partner. 13. Establishment of India-Canada Parliament Friendship Group. 14. Reconstitution of the India–Canada CEO Forum- Key platform to deepen private-sector engagement and advance practical cooperation across priority sectors. 15. Establishment of India-Canada Defence Dialogue. 16. 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