Reset in ties

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to New Delhi this week, the symbolism extended far beyond diplomatic protocol.

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The two governments were not merely signing agreements; they were attempting to redraw the political boundaries of a cyclical relationship that had, until recently, appeared fractured beyond repair.

At the heart of the reset lies a 10-year civil nuclear energy arrangement. Canada, home to some of the world’s largest uranium reserves, will supply fuel to India while exploring collaboration on small modular and advanced reactors. This is not a minor commercial understanding.

For India, which faces soaring electricity demand as it pushes industrial expansion and electrification, reliable nuclear fuel is a strategic necessity. For Canada, access to a rapidly growing energy market strengthens its global economic relevance at a time when trade diversification has become urgent.