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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis12 September 2026

India and Canada are well beyond reset now, says Canadian High Commissioner to India

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The article details the significant improvement and 'reset' in India-Canada bilateral relations, three years after a major diplomatic rift. Canadian High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, discusses the restoration of full diplomatic strength, the anticipated visit of Prime Minister Modi to Canada in December, and the accelerated progress on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Key areas of cooperation highlighted include trade, investment (Canada being a major investor in India with $80 billion), nuclear energy (CANDU reactors), oil & gas, and critical minerals. The article also touches upon ongoing security dialogues, efforts to address issues like the Nijjar killing investigation, and challenges related to student visas, while emphasizing India's growing role in global geopolitics.

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The article details the significant improvement and 'reset' in India-Canada bilateral relations, three years after a major diplomatic rift. Canadian High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, discusses the restoration of full diplomatic strength, the anticipated visit of Prime Minister Modi to Canada in December, and the accelerated progress on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Key areas of cooperation highlighted include trade, investment (Canada being a major investor in India with $80 billion), nuclear energy (CANDU reactors), oil & gas, and critical minerals. The article also touches upon ongoing security dialogues, efforts to address issues like the Nijjar killing investigation, and challenges related to student visas, while emphasizing India's growing role in global geopolitics.

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