Canada, India, and Australia Launch AI and Technology Partnership at G20 Summit
During the 2025 G20 summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new trilateral partnership between Canada, India, and Australia focused on emerging technologies. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening ties among the three democracies, emphasizing cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), green energy innovation, and supply chain resilience.
The Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI)
The newly formed alliance, named the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI), aims to leverage the unique strengths of each country to address global technological challenges. According to a joint statement released on November 22, 2025, the partnership will prioritize innovation in clean energy and the diversification of supply chains, particularly concerning critical minerals vital for technology manufacturing.
Moreover, the group will focus on advancing the development and widespread adoption of AI technologies to improve citizens’ quality of life across the three nations. Officials from Canada, India, and Australia have agreed to convene early next year to set detailed plans and move the initiative forward.
Context and Significance
This partnership comes at a notable time for Canada-India relations, which have recently begun to reset after tensions linked to allegations by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police concerning India’s involvement in criminal activities targeting Canadian citizens. The ACITI agreement reflects a mutual interest in moving beyond previous strains and collaborating on forward-looking technological initiatives.
Prime Minister Carney emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership during the G20 summit, which saw most participating world leaders endorse a comprehensive joint declaration. This included commitments on climate change, gender equality, and geopolitical concerns such as the Middle East—areas where the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump had previously shown resistance.
Looking Ahead
The ACITI partnership represents an important collaboration among three key democracies to foster innovation while addressing global challenges in sustainability and technology security. As officials prepare to meet in early 2026, the coming months will be critical in shaping the scope and activities of this emerging alliance.
Canada’s involvement also demonstrates its broader commitment to boosting trade and technological cooperation on the world stage amidst domestic shifts, including cuts in foreign aid.
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Reporting by Dylan Robertson, Canadian Press, with files from CBC News.
