Canada

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Timeline

  1. Public Endorsement

    High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik lauds the 'wonderful action plan' in a public statement.

  2. High-Level NSA Summit

    NSA Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin meet in Canada to discuss security challenges.

  3. Action Plan Agreement

    India and Canada agree to establish liaison officers for real-time intelligence sharing.

  4. Extension Deadline

    Target date for parties to provide written confirmation of a 16-year extension.

  5. First Joint Review

    Formal negotiations begin for the mandatory six-year review process.

  6. Stabilization Efforts

    Both governments publicly acknowledge the need to manage extremism concerns while restoring functional ties.

  7. Back-channel Dialogue

    National Security Advisors from both nations meet in third-party locations to discuss stabilization.

  8. Mass Expulsions

    India requests the withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats to ensure parity.

  9. Diplomatic Crisis Triggered

    Canada alleges Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar; India denies claims.

  10. Entry into Force

    The USMCA officially becomes the governing trade law for North America.

  11. Agreement Signed

    Leaders of the US, Mexico, and Canada sign the USMCA to replace NAFTA.

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USMCA Renewal Negotiations Begin: Navigating the 2026 Joint Review

The United States, Mexico, and Canada have officially commenced the high-stakes 2026 joint review of the USMCA trade pact. These negotiations will determine the future of the $1.5 trillion trilateral trade relationship and address critical regulatory gaps in digital trade, labor enforcement, and automotive rules of origin.

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India and Canada Forge New Security Pact to Combat Transnational Crime

India and Canada have established a comprehensive security cooperation framework following high-level talks between National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin. The new 'action plan' introduces dedicated liaison officers to facilitate real-time intelligence sharing on cybercrime, fentanyl trafficking, and organized crime.

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