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India-Canada Academic Ties Deepen: 13 University Agreements Signed, McGill to Open AI Centre

Canadian PM Mark Carney announces new India-Canada university partnerships and McGill’s planned AI centre in India. (Representational/File)

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News18•02-03-2026, 14:10

India-Canada Academic Ties Deepen: 13 University Agreements Signed, McGill to Open AI Centre

•Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced 13 new academic agreements between Indian and Canadian institutions during his India visit.
•The partnerships cover joint research and the establishment of Artificial Intelligence Centers of Excellence.
•McGill University plans to open an AI education and research center in India, starting May 2027 with an initial intake of 50 students.
•The center will offer a master's course combining classroom learning with industry-linked AI projects.
•Jubilant Bhartia Group will provide land, infrastructure, and operational support, connecting the center with India's tech sector.

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