India and Canada are focusing on maintaining the positive momentum in their bilateral relations following a meeting between Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner to Canada, and Arun Thangaraj, the newly appointed Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, in Ottawa. The meeting aimed to review the full spectrum of India-Canada relations and discuss progress on initiatives announced during Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to India, which included enhancing economic cooperation and deepening people-to-people ties. Both officials agreed on the importance of continuing close engagement. Notably, the discussions included ongoing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which both nations aim to finalize by the end of the year. Trade relations are anticipated to further improve with an upcoming visit from India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who will lead a significant business delegation to Canada. Relations had previously deteriorated following allegations made by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding Indian involvement in the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Nijjar, which India has strongly denied. The recent diplomatic efforts signal a potential reset in ties since Carney took office in March 2025.