Mr. Speaker, the following reflects a consolidated response approved on behalf of Global Affairs Canada ministers.
With respect to part (a) of the question, on May 25, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and the Indian external affairs minister held a productive discussion on strengthening Canada-India ties, deepening economic co-operation and advancing shared priorities.
With respect to part (b), diplomatic channels have remained open, and conversations have continued between Government of Canada and Government of India officials throughout the recent challenging period in bilateral relations. Following the call between the foreign ministers, the Prime Minister of Canada spoke with the Prime Minister of India on June 6, 2025. The two leaders discussed the long-standing Canada-India relationship, emphasizing strong people-to-people ties and substantial commercial links. They agreed that the bilateral relationship must be founded upon mutual respect, the rule of law and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity. They also agreed to continue law enforcement dialogue and discussions to address shared security concerns. The Prime Minister of Canada extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to attend the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Both leaders agreed to remain in contact and looked forward to meeting later that month at the summit.