Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, has concluded a visit to India aimed at strengthening international cooperation on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies, according to a government news release issued February 20.
The trip centered around the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where Solomon met with senior Indian officials, global technology executives and international policymakers to advance collaboration in AI-driven economic growth and responsible technology deployment. The visit reflects Canada’s broader strategy of expanding partnerships with high-growth economies to support innovation, investment and job creation.
During the summit, Solomon met with India’s Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, as well as Australia’s Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Andrew Charlton. The three leaders reaffirmed commitments tied to the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation Partnership announced at the G20 in November 2025, aimed at trilateral collaboration in emerging technologies.
The minister also participated in working sessions focused on AI safety, inclusion and governance, emphasizing the importance of developing AI systems that earn public trust. At a reception hosted at the Canadian High Commission, more than 150 business leaders, investors and policymakers from Canada and India gathered to explore new commercial partnerships and investment opportunities.
The visit included the signing of two memoranda of understanding involving the University of Waterloo and Indian partners Tata Consultancy Services and upGrad. The agreements are part of a broader trend of expanding academic and commercial collaboration, with Canadian universities recently advancing multiple partnerships with Indian institutions to support skills development and technology commercialization.
Solomon also addressed the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Council Meeting, highlighting Canada’s commitment to international cooperation on responsible AI development.
In a statement, Solomon described India as one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies and said the trip focused on connecting Canada’s AI talent and research strengths with India’s market scale and innovation ecosystem to create economic opportunities and strengthen trusted AI collaboration between the two countries.
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