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Groundwork Phase
Five months of intensive diplomatic efforts to align trade and security interests.
Diplomatic Strain
Bilateral relations reach a low point under the Trudeau administration.
G7 Summit Reset
PM Modi and PM Carney meet to initiate a diplomatic and economic reset.
Official Visit Begins
PM Carney arrives in India for a 10-day tour focusing on trade and energy.
Technical Committee Launch
First meeting of the joint committee on mineral standards and ESG tracking.
G7 Integration
Australia formally joins the G7 minerals alliance as a strategic partner.
Agreement Signed
Canada and Australia sign bilateral critical mineral agreements in Ottawa.
Canada and Australia have signed a landmark series of agreements to synchronize critical mineral strategies, including Australia's formal entry into the G7 minerals alliance. This partnership aims to insulate Western supply chains from geopolitical volatility and reduce reliance on non-allied processing hubs.
Canadian uranium giant Cameco Corp. has finalized a C$2.6 billion ($1.9 billion) supply agreement with India, marking a significant milestone in bilateral energy cooperation. The deal, signed during Prime Minister Mark Carney's inaugural state visit, underscores India's aggressive expansion of its nuclear power capacity and Canada's role as a critical mineral supplier.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming 10-day visit to India marks a definitive 'reset' in bilateral relations, focusing on supply chain diversification and critical minerals. The visit aims to move past previous diplomatic tensions to establish long-term strategic partnerships in energy, aerospace, and defense.