
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on Dec 11-12, 2026, after a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. NewPARA Carney’s confirmation came during a brief conversation that also touched on the possibility of expanding the itinerary to include Toronto and Ottawa, a move that could broaden the scope of bilateral engagement. The Indian High Commission in Ottawa posted a statement on X confirming the dates, noting that both leaders agreed to build on the recent momentum in ties and work toward tangible outcomes across multiple sectors. NewPARA The agenda, as outlined by Minister Randhir Jaiswal, echoes the high‑level discussions that followed Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit to New Delhi a month earlier. Both leaders highlighted trade, technology, security, energy, and people‑to‑people exchanges as priority areas, with Anand and Modi already agreeing on a framework to accelerate investment in clean energy and digital infrastructure. NewPARA Canadian officials say the meeting will also explore opportunities for Canadian universities to partner with Indian research institutions, while Indian diplomats point to a potential expansion of the existing bilateral free‑trade agreement. NewPARA A local Calgary restaurateur, who has hosted several business delegations in the city, says the visit is expected to bring an influx of Canadian exporters looking to tap the fast‑growing Indian market. NewPARA The next step will be a formal announcement by the Canadian government on Thursday, followed by a joint press conference on Dec 12, where both prime ministers will unveil the first concrete agreements reached during the two‑day talks.