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Canada announces new partnerships with India

February 23, 2018
New Delhi, India

Canada and India share a strong relationship, and are working together to create good, middle class jobs and more opportunities for Canadians and Indians alike.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and announced a wide range of new initiatives and agreements between both countries that span education, security, sustainable development, trade and investment, and women’s health and empowerment.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Modi also released a Joint Statement that outlines the way forward for the Canada-India relationship and how we will invest in mutual growth, achieve gender equality, and empower women. We will also cooperate to strengthen our cultural and economic ties, build a more peaceful and secure world, and work together on climate change, oceans, space, and clean energy.

This morning, Prime Minister Trudeau laid a wreath at the Raj Ghat – a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi – to pay his respects to the leader of Indian independence. He also met with the Indian Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj.

Later today, Prime Minister Trudeau will meet with the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, and the President of the Indian National Congress Party, Rahul Gandhi.

Quote

“It was a pleasure to meet with Prime Minister Modi again. Canada and India share a special friendship, and the agreements that we reached today will grow our middle class, create new opportunities for Canadians and Indians alike, and deepen the bonds that bring our two countries together.”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Quick Facts

• In expanding the Canada-India relationship, we will focus on the following areas:
  • Growth and prosperity, including partnerships to support business development and customs cooperation, and increased partnerships to advance education, research, and innovation;
  • Women’s empowerment, specifically women’s social and economic empowerment, gender equality, and health issues such as sexual and reproductive health and rights, water and sanitation, and mental health;
  • Security, including increased cooperation in the areas of counter-terrorism and peacekeeping; and
  • Sustainable development, specifically increased cooperation in the areas of energy and issues related to the environment and climate change.

Related Products

• Canada-India joint agreements and initiatives
• Canada-India Memorandums of Understanding
• Framework for Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism
• India-Canada Joint Statement: Partnership for Security and Growth

Associated Links

• Prime Minister Trudeau to travel to India for state visit
• Canada and India’s relationship strengthened by people-to-people ties
• Canada announces new commercial partnerships with India

Itinerary for Saturday, February 24, 2018

February 23, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Note: All times local

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Saturday, February 24, 2018:

New Delhi, India

9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a hockey event with Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist, Hayley Wickenheiser.

High Commission of Canada

Note for media:

• Open coverage

12 p.m. The Prime Minister and Ms. Grégoire Trudeau will deliver remarks at the Young Changemakers Conclave 2018.

Indira Gandhi Stadium

Note for media:

• Open coverage

Reminder - Itinerary for February 23 and 24, 2018

February 22, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Note: All times local

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Friday, February 23, 2018:

New Delhi, India

9 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend an official greeting ceremony.

Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace)

Note for media:

• Open coverage

9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a wreath laying ceremony. 

Raj Ghat (Gandhi Memorial)

Note for media:

• Open coverage

10:15 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Minister of External Affairs of India, Sushma Swaraj.

Taj Diplomatic Enclave Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting

12 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. 

Hyderabad House

Closed to media

12:30 p.m. The Prime Minister, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Navdeep Bains, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, the Minister of Defence, Harjit Sajjan, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Amarjeet Sohi, the Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, Kirsty Duncan, and the Minister of Small Business and Tourism, Bardish Chagger will hold an expanded bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of India.

Conference Room, Main Floor
Hyderabad House

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting

1:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in an exchange of agreements ceremony with the Prime Minister of India and will deliver remarks.

Ballroom, 2^nd Floor
Hyderabad House

Note for media:

• Open coverage

2:45 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a roundtable with Chief Executive Officers.

Taj Diplomatic Enclave Hotel

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting

5 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.

Morning Room, Ground Floor
Rashtrapi Bhavan (Presidential Palace)

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting

6:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will hold a media availability.

Nizwan Room, 1^st Floor
Taj Diplomatic Enclave Hotel

Note for media:

• Open coverage

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Saturday, February 24, 2018:

New Delhi, India

9:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a hockey event with Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist, Hayley Wickenheiser. 

High Commission of Canada

Note for media:

• Open coverage

12 p.m. The Prime Minister and Ms. Grégoire Trudeau will deliver remarks at the Young Changemakers Conclave 2018.  

Indira Gandhi Stadium

Note for media:

• Open coverage