Department of Atomic Energy

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Last mentioned: Mar 3, 2026

Timeline

  1. $2.6B Pact Signed

    Cameco and India's DAE finalize the uranium supply agreement and SMR cooperation framework.

  2. Carney Visit Begins

    PM Mark Carney arrives in India for a four-day state visit to reset strategic ties.

  3. Last Bilateral Visit

    The last formal bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to India before the 2026 renewal.

  4. Pokhran-I Test

    India conducts its first nuclear test using plutonium from the Canadian-supplied CIRUS reactor, leading to a diplomatic freeze.

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India and Canada Forge $2.6 Billion Nuclear Pact to Reshape Energy Trade

India and Canada have finalized a CAD 2.6 billion uranium supply agreement between Cameco and India’s Department of Atomic Energy, marking a historic pivot in bilateral relations. The deal aims to expand total trade to $70 billion while deepening cooperation on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and critical minerals.

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