Beyond songs, dances, and samosas: Canada needs a strategy for India built on talent and innovation

A strategy that recognizes education, talent mobility, research, and innovation as interconnected pillars of national competitiveness is key to strong Canada-India relations.

Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, left, meets with International Trade Maninder Sidhu in Ottawa on May 25. The long-term strength of Canada-India relations rests not only on government-to-government relations, but also on the trust embedded in institutions, researchers, students, and professional networks, writes Shanthi Johnson.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHANTHI JOHNSON

August 26, 2026

Canada's relationship with India is often discussed through the lens of cultural diplomacy or immigration. In reality, one of its most important strategic assets lies beyond either of these dimensions: the Canada-India talent and innovation corridor built through universitie...

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