Canada has entered a new trilateral partnership with India and Australia focused on emerging technologies, supply chain diversification and clean energy. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the move while attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, describing the agreement as a step toward stronger cooperation among the three democracies.
Carney shared the news on X, posting, “Canada, Australia, and India formed a new trilateral partnership on technology and innovation. We will work more closely together on clean energy, critical minerals, and AI to unlock new research, more opportunities, and greater prosperity.”
The three governments unveiled the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership, known as ACITI. A joint statement released Saturday said the partnership will strengthen collaboration on advanced technologies, critical minerals and clean energy projects, while supporting wider AI adoption to improve daily life.
The statement said ACITI will draw on shared strengths to support green energy innovation and help build resilient supply chains across the three nations. The release added that officials will hold their first formal meeting in early 2026 to begin advancing the initiative.
Carney’s announcement comes as Canada works to reset its strained relationship with India. The two countries faced a difficult period after the RCMP alleged that New Delhi played a role in the murder and extortion of Canadian citizens, leading to a sharp diplomatic rift. The new initiative signals a move toward renewed engagement on shared economic and security priorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the launch of ACITI after meeting with Carney and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the summit. Modi called the discussion productive and said the three nations will cooperate across continents to advance secure and sustainable technological growth.
“We are delighted to announce an Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership today,” Modi said in a post on X. He added that the partnership will expand clean energy work, support broader supply chain diversification and strengthen joint efforts on emerging technologies.
Carney is in South Africa as world leaders negotiate a wide range of global issues. Most G20 members endorsed a joint declaration covering climate change, women’s rights and the Middle East. The United States abstained, reflecting Washington’s objections to several sections of the statement.
With ACITI now launched, Canada, India and Australia have signaled a shared interest in shaping the next phase of global technological development while reinforcing economic security and democratic cooperation.
