Indian envoy calls on Canada to revive Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Group ahead of Carney’s visit

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik says he is ‘surprised’ that Canada has friendship groups with 'non-democratic countries,' but currently does not have one with the 'largest democracy.'

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said greater integration at all levels with Canada is important for his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY RIDDHI KACHHELA

February 5, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to sign deals on energy exports during his upcoming visit to India, but beyond trade and security matters, India is looking for greater parliamentary engagement with Canada, says the country’s top envoy.

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