India & Canada agree to strengthen cooperation on national security, law enforcement & cybersecurity
- IBEF
- February 10, 2026
India and Canada have taken a significant step forward in improving their bilateral relationship through the establishment of a "shared workplan" that will enhance their collaboration on matters related to national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity. The establishment of this joint work plan was confirmed after high-level discussions took place in Ottawa on February 7, 2026, between India's National Security Advisor, Mr. Ajit Doval, and Canada's National Security Advisor, Ms. Nathalie Drouin. These discussions were part of the continuing bilateral security dialogue between the two countries, which aims to improve communication and practical collaboration between the two countries. One of the major outcomes of this meeting was the establishment of liaison officers responsible for coordinating security and law enforcement efforts in each country. This arrangement is expected to improve the timeliness of information sharing between Canada and India concerning transnational organized crime and the illegal trafficking of drugs, including fentanyl precursors.
As part of a significant step to improve both countries' bilateral relations, India and Canada have established a joint "shared workplan" to increase national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity cooperation. This occurred after an Indian & Canadian high-level meeting that took place on February 7th, 2026, between India's National Security Advisor (NSA), Mr. Ajit Doval, and his Canadian counterpart, Ms. Nathalie Drouin, in Ottawa. These meetings are a new phase in India-Canada bilateral security create streamlined communication and better opportunities to work together. A key element of these discussions was to allow police liaisons in each country to aid in developing ways to provide timely communications on the sharing of information on transnational organized crime and illegal trafficking of drugs, especially fentanyl-related substances.
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