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The India and -Canada have signed an Agreement for Cooperation in using of Nuclear-Energy for peaceful purposes. The areas of cooperation are design, construction, maintenance, sharing of operating experience and decommissioning of nuclear reactors, supply of uranium, projects in third countries, nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear waste management. The two countries will promote cooperation in the development and use of nuclear energy applications in the fields of agriculture, health care, industry and environment; and nuclear safety, radiation safety and environmental protection.

India and Canada are friendly States with comprehensive capabilities in advanced nuclear technologies. Both countries recognize that nuclear energy is a safe, environment friendly and sustainable source of energy. Taking into account their respective strengths with regard to Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) and CANDU Reactors, there is considerable scope for joint work between the two countries.

India-Canada MoU for Cooperation in Mining:

Cooperation in the areas of Mining and earth sciences.

The specific areas are:

A. exploration geochemistry and geophysics;

B. geo-hazards;

C. geo-science information and related informatics;

D. environmental geology;

E. cooperation in improved dialogue on mining and related activities at various international forums;

F. encouragement of improved market access and bilateral in investment in relation to mining in both countries where appropriate; and G. Other areas of mutual interest to be decided upon by the participants. Canada is highly developed in mining nation with industry applying state-of-the-art mining technology, India will benefit the expertise of Canada from this MoU by way of education, training, and human resource development in geosciences as well as minerals and metals; transfer of technology in support of collaborative projects; and exchange of information on research and development.

Cooperation in Culture: The MoU aims to strengthen and promote better mutual understanding in art, literature, history, sports and other cultural disciplines, and enhance protection and promotion of cultural diversity;

Encourage arts and cultural festivals, holding of exhibitions and special events and exchange programmes, particularly during major international events in both countries;

Encourage and facilitate exchanges of professionals/experts, knowledge, technical support and expertise in Archaeology, Museums, Cinematography, Arts, Libraries, Archives, Mass media, Tourism and exchanges of exhibitions of artistic, informative, historic and archaeological nature including fine arts, crafts, photography, new media arts, human and social history and heritage;

Share expertises on issues related to creation, production, distribution and dissemination of cultural goods between two countries and services and facilitate participation in cultural and trade events to promote various cultural goods and services from both countries. Canada will organise an exhibition on ‘Inuit Art’ in the National Museum, New Delhi in 2010. India will organise a Festival of India in Canada in 2011.

Cooperation in Higher Education: . Exchanges of students at undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral level, and short-term awards for faculty and students for research and curriculum development including doctoral studies at Indian and Canadian universities;

Joint workshops, seminars, special technical programs and professional/academic development activities, exchange of research materials, publications, educational literature, teaching aids, demonstration material and information;

Twinning arrangements between institutions of higher learning and promotion of teaching and research about India and Canada. It will bring together institutions of educational excellence in technical, vocational and higher education through education and training programmes;

Allows both countries to explore possibilities of mutual recognition of educational qualifications; and reciprocal internship programs in areas of mutual interest.