Artificial intelligence continues to evolve rapidly, prompting governments to expand both domestic capabilities and international partnerships. As Canada strengthens its AI ecosystem at home, it is also engaging high-growth economies such as India to attract investment, scale innovation, and create jobs.

That approach was reflected in the recent visit of Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Evan Solomon, to India. During his three-day trip, Solomon attended the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and witnessed the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding between Canadian and Indian institutions.

“India is one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies, and this visit was about turning shared ambition into real opportunity. Canada is building practical partnerships that connect our AI talent, research strength, and innovation ecosystem with India’s scale, market dynamism, and entrepreneurial energy. We are focused on helping our businesses expand into each other’s markets and strengthening two-way investment between our countries,” commented Solomon, responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, at the conclusion of his three-day visit to India.

“By deepening collaboration between our companies, startups, and institutions, we are creating new pathways for growth and high-quality jobs in both Canada and India, while ensuring AI is developed and deployed in ways people can trust,” he added.

India has also extended an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the India AI Impact Summit. He is expected to visit India in the coming weeks.

During the visit, Solomon witnessed the signing of two MOUs between the University of Waterloo and Tata Consultancy Services, as well as with upgrade. The agreements reflect expanding academic and commercial ties between the two countries. In recent months, eight Canadian universities have advanced 11 MOUs with Indian partners, aimed at accelerating skills development, commercialization, and business expansion.

While in New Delhi, Solomon held meetings with senior Indian government officials and executives from major Indian and multinational technology companies to promote collaboration in AI, digital infrastructure, and advanced technologies.

He met Ashwini Vaishnav, India’s Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, and Andrew Charlton, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to trilateral collaboration on AI, following the announcement of the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation Partnership at the G20 in November 2025.

On the margins of the Summit, Solomon held bilateral meetings with global political leaders and technology executives to advance cooperation on AI-driven economic growth, trusted deployment, and cross-border investment. He also participated in working sessions on AI safety, inclusion, and governance, contributing to discussions on responsible development of emerging technologies.

Alongside Canadian High Commissioner Chris Cooter, Solomon hosted a reception at the Canadian High Commission attended by more than 150 leaders from India and Canada, including business executives, investors, and policymakers. In his opening remarks, the minister underscored Canada’s intention to collaborate with LawZero, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safe-by-design AI systems, founded by Turing Award–winning AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio, who was present for the announcement.

On the final day of the Summit, Solomon addressed the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Council Meeting, reiterating Canada’s commitment to international cooperation on the responsible development and use of AI.

Canadian officials described the visit as advancing commercial relationships, strengthening strategic alliances, and opening new pathways for investment and technology collaboration between the two countries, while reinforcing Canada’s position in the evolving global AI landscape.

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