Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in Mumbai on four-day trip to India

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has begun his official visit to India, running until March 2.

Updated on: Feb 27, 2026, 18:40:42 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, beginning an official visit to India that will run till March 2. This marks Carney’s first official trip to the country.

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Carney’s visit is aimed at rebuilding bilateral ties and boosting trade, as Canada aims to counter the impact of strained relations with the United States and deepen ties with countries such as India, China and those in the Middle East. After landing in Mumbai, he is expected to interact with business leaders before travelling to New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi on Monday, as per AFP.

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Relations between India and Canada deteriorated in recent years after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of a Canadian citizen, claims that New Delhi has repeatedly denied. Unlike Trudeau, Carney will not visit Punjab, a region closely linked to Sikh separatist politics, which analysts see as a move to avoid friction with Indian authorities, as per a Reuters report.

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Experts said Carney’s approach reflects a more pragmatic foreign policy, shaped in part by tensions with Washington during Donald Trump’s tariff actions and annexation threats. Business leaders have described the trip as focused squarely on trade and investment rather than symbolism.

The visit also follows a recent trade agreement between India and the European Union, raising hopes of a similar deal with Canada. Indian officials have previously indicated that talks could include a long-term uranium supply pact and smaller agreements in areas such as energy, artificial intelligence, education and culture, the Reuters report noted.

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After India, Carney is scheduled to travel to Australia and Japan as part of a broader push to reduce its reliance on the United States and diversify Canada’s trade and strengthen ties with what he has described as “middle-power” economies.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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