Canada's Provincial Leaders Seize Opportunity in Renewed India Ties
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{ "title": "Canada's Provincial Leaders Seize Opportunity in Renewed India Ties", "article": "Canada's provincial leaders are capitalizing on the recent diplomatic thaw with India, seeking to boost trade and economic ties. The momentum in bilateral relations was announced by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. According to India's High Commissioner to Ottawa, Dinesh Patnaik, provincial leaders are 'excited' about the fresh impetus in the bilateral domain. Patnaik recently completed a visit to Western Canada, meeting with the premiers of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. In meetings with British Columbia Premier David Eby, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Patnaik discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in key sectors such as mining, technology, energy, clean tech, and education. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, who was the first provincial leader to visit India after relations deteriorated, played a key role in repairing Canada's relationship with India through behind-the-scenes efforts to strengthen business ties. Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Victor Fedeli, also led a 'sales mission' to India in February 2024 and returned in November to head a delegation, meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The renewed focus on Indo-Canadian trade and economic ties has sparked optimism among provincial leaders, with many seeing huge potential for growth and cooperation. As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith noted, 'Alberta is open for business and ready to be a long-term partner in India's growth.'"
