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India and Canada Agree to Shared Workplan on National Security Cooperation
India and Canada agreed to a shared workplan to guide bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement during a meeting between top officials in early February 2026, amid efforts to restore ties strained by prior diplomatic tensions.
Why It Matters
This agreement marks a key step in rebuilding India-Canada relations after a 2023-2025 crisis over assassination allegations, enabling practical collaboration on counter-terrorism, drugs, and cybersecurity.
Timeline
10 Events
Agreement on Shared National Security Workplan
February 6, 2026
Canada's Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, Deputy Clerk Nathalie G. Drouin, and India's NSA Ajit Doval met in Ottawa, agreeing to a shared workplan on national security, liaison officers, cybersecurity, and issues like drugs and transnational crime.
Virtual Meeting on CEPA Preparations
December 3, 2025
India's Minister of Commerce and Canada's Minister of International Development met virtually to discuss CEPA negotiations.
Adoption of ACITI Partnership
November 22, 2025
India, Canada, and Australia adopted the Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.
Agreement to Launch CEPA Negotiations
November 23, 2025
Prime Ministers Carney and Modi agreed to formally launch negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Anita Anand's Official Visit and Joint Statement
October 13, 2025
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand visited India from October 12-14, issuing a joint statement with India's External Affairs Minister announcing a New Roadmap for bilateral engagement.
Foreign Ministers Meeting at UNGA
EXACT
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canada's Foreign Minister met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Pre-Foreign Office Consultations
September 19, 2025
Senior official-level discussions on security and law enforcement took place in New Delhi between India's Secretary (East) and Canada's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
National Security Advisers Meeting
September 18, 2025
National Security Advisers of India and Canada met in New Delhi to advance security cooperation.
Reinstatement of High Commissioners
August 28, 2025
Both countries jointly announced the reinstatement of their High Commissioners as an initial step to normalize ties.
G7 Summit Sidelines Meeting
June 2025
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, providing guidance to restore stability in bilateral relations.