Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on official visit to Canada and USA from 25th August to 2nd September 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman will later undertake an official visit to Canada and the United States of America from 25th August to 2nd September 2026, with a focus on strengthening bilateral economic and financial partnerships, deepening investment linkages and advancing cooperation on shared global economic priorities.
Nirmala Sitharaman will later undertake an official visit to Canada and the United States of America from 25th August to 2nd September 2026, with a focus on strengthening bilateral economic and financial partnerships, deepening investment linkages and advancing cooperation on shared global economic priorities.
During her visit to Toronto, Canada, Smt. Sitharaman will participate in the inaugural Economic and Financial Dialogue with H.E. Mr. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue of Canada. The Dialogue will provide an important platform for both sides to exchange views on macroeconomic developments, financial sector cooperation, bilateral investment opportunities and shared international priorities, and to further strengthen the economic and financial pillar of the renewed India-Canada partnership.
Bilateral discussions in recent months have also focused on opportunities in areas including energy, critical minerals, technology, innovation and resilient supply chains, alongside ongoing efforts towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Smt. Sitharaman will participate in an Investment Roundtable with leading CEOs, Presidents and senior representatives, chief among them are from the energy, artificial intelligence and critical minerals sectors. The interaction will seek to facilitate greater business-to-business linkages, identify investment opportunities and promote long-term commercial partnerships between India and Canada, including opportunities in GIFT City-IFSC.
In another Business Roundtable, the Union Finance Minister will engage with senior business leaders on opportunities for Canada-India cooperation, long-term investment and growth of the financial sector. Senior Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of Indian Public Sector Banks will also participate in the discussions, providing an opportunity to explore avenues for greater financial-sector collaboration and investment linkages.
The Canadian Club of Toronto, in partnership with the Canada-India Business Council, will host a fireside conversation between Smt. Sitharaman and H.E. Mr. Champagne on advancing shared economic interests between the two countries. The discussion will cover the renewed Canada-India bilateral relationship, the investment climate, domestic economic priorities and the evolution and future trajectory of India-Canada economic and financial relations.
