Carney dials PM Modi, reaffirms longstanding India-Canada ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming the longstanding relationship between Canada and India.

“The two leaders discussed the longstanding relationship between Canada and India, including deep people-to-people ties and significant commercial links. Importantly, there was agreement to continued law enforcement dialogue and discussions addressing security concerns,” Prime Minister of Canada’s office said in a statement.

The statement further said that PM Carney extended an invitation to PM Modi to attend Canada’s 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.

“Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi agreed to remain in contact and looked forward to meeting at the G7 Leaders’ Summit later this month,” added the statement.

Meanwhile, PM Modi on Friday said that he has accepted Canada’s invitation to attend the G7 Summit.

“Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister@MarkJCarney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit,” PM Modi posted on X.

This will mark the first meeting between the two leaders since the change in leadership in Canada earlier this year.

Carney became prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership in March, following former PM Justin Trudeau’s resignation. He went on to lead the party to victory in the April parliamentary elections, securing a full term in office.

Carney’s invitation to PM Modi for the upcoming G7 Summit signals a renewed effort to reset strained India-Canada ties, which hit a historic low under former PM Justin Trudeau.

During Trudeau’s tenure, relations deteriorated sharply after he accused India — without providing evidence — of involvement in assassinations, political interference, and organised violence in Canada.

His open support for the Khalistan movement, seen as an attempt to court Sikh votes, further deepened the rift.

Trudeau’s government was also criticised for failing to ensure the security of Indian diplomats and missions amid threats from Khalistani groups.

With inputs from agencies