Overview

• Carney invited Modi in a June 6 phone call, congratulating him on his election win and securing his attendance at the G7.
• Modi will join the 51st G7 Summit from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, where leaders will address global security, economic resilience, climate action and digital transformation.
• Relations between Ottawa and New Delhi have been strained since 2023 after Canada accused India of involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
• Canadian and Indian officials have agreed to resume law enforcement dialogue and discuss security concerns ahead of the summit.
• Modi’s participation signals India’s growing strategic influence and offers a platform for Canada to deepen trade and democratic cooperation.