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British Columbia’s Eby, Punjab’s Mann Commit to Deeper Trade and People Links in Chandigarh

The outreach signals a tentative provincial-level thaw in IndiaCanada ties under strain since 2023.

Overview

  • The January 16 meeting in Chandigarh came during Premier David Eby’s six-day India visit and focused on trade, investment and community connections.
  • Punjab invited the Canadian delegation to the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 in Mohali on March 13–15, with a partner-country role proposed.
  • Punjab outlined collaboration opportunities in agro-processing, textiles, engineering goods, IT and ITeS, renewable energy, healthcare, education and precision agriculture.
  • Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann highlighted single-window investor support through Invest Punjab and pledged full facilitation for prospective projects.
  • Eby emphasized diaspora bonds and interest in cooperation on skill development and energy, with BC minister Ravi Kahlon accompanying the delegation.