India in Toronto -Consulate General of India

On World Environment Day, we celebrate India’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. Through transformative initiatives such as Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), Namami Gange, the International Solar Alliance, and the nationwide “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, India continues to take decisive steps towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Together, through conscious individual choices and collective action, let us reaffirm our commitment to environmental stewardship and work towards a cleaner, greener, and healthier future for generations to come.



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India

Deputy Consul General Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh welcomed Hon’ble Speaker, Mr. Thomas A. Sangma and the distinguished delegation from the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly upon their arrival in Toronto. The delegation is visiting Canada to participate in the 16th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Canadian Parliamentary Seminar.

The visit underscores the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening India-Canada relations through exchange of democratic best practices and people-to-people partnerships.

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Consulate General of India, Toronto cordially invites all yoga and wellness enthusiasts to participate in the special celebratory event to mark the 12th 2026. The event is open to everyone, regardless of age or level of experience.

Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Venue: Queen’s Park, Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Toronto

For registration, please visit: https://forms.gle/KL8bwMjfWBvwGLNk7

Entry is free. Participants to receive a complimentary yoga T-shirt, Yoga mat and light refreshments on a first come first serve basis.

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Ministry of Ayush, Government of India

Consul Girish Juneja participated in the walkathon at Erindale Park, organized by Aim for Seva to mark the milestone of its 25th anniversary. He conveyed the greetings of the Consul General and commended Aim for Seva for its dedicated community service, including supporting student homes and education for underprivileged children in India.

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Consul Kuljeet Singh Arora was delighted to attend Thanal Sandhya 2026, the annual cultural celebration organized by Thanal Canada. The evening showcased the vibrancy of India’s rich cultural heritage through beautiful traditional dance performances. He appreciated the organization’s contribution to community service and the promotion of Indian culture in Canada.

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Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Consul General Mahaveer Singhvi addressed an interactive business networking Seminar hosted by the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce with a visiting delegation from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) and leading members of the Canadian business community.

He highlighted the growing momentum in India-Canada economic relations following the recent visit of Hon’ble Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, and discussed the transformative potential of a future CEPA in expanding trade, investment, innovation, and supply-chain partnerships.

He also emphasized the strong complementarities between the two economies across critical minerals, clean energy, AI, technology, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, and digital innovation and encouraged businesses to move beyond traditional buyer-seller relationships towards joint ventures, technology partnerships, and integrated value chains.

The opportunities are immense, the momentum is positive, and the business case is compelling. India and Canada are well-positioned to build a stronger, future-oriented economic partnership driven by businesses, innovation, and people-to-people ties.



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Government of India
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India
Ministry of Mines, Government of India

Consul General Mahaveer Singhvi delivered a Chief Guest address at the CHCC–IABC-SME Business Networking Event and interacted with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and a distinguished SME delegation from India.

He highlighted that SMEs are the backbone of our economies, driving innovation, employment, entrepreneurship, and resilient supply chains. He emphasized the strong complementarities between India and Canada—India’s scale, talent, digital infrastructure, and manufacturing capabilities complement Canada’s strengths in innovation, advanced technologies, capital, clean energy, AI, critical minerals, agriculture, and life sciences.

He noted the positive momentum generated by the recent visit of Hon’ble Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and the potential of a future CEPA to unlock new opportunities for trade, investment, technology partnerships, and SME collaboration.

He further encouraged businesses to move beyond traditional transactions towards joint ventures, innovation partnerships, and integrated value chains. The vision is clear: build a strong India–Canada SME corridor that drives growth, prosperity, and shared success.



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Government of India

21 Days Countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga!

To mark the 21 days countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Consulate and Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) Yoga Canada, organized a yoga session “Mindful May, A Journey to Holistic Wellbeing” at the University of Toronto, Mississauga (UTM). Consul Vijay Kumar Singh participated in the session and in his address highlighted yoga’s enduring relevance as a timeless gift of India to the world that not only fosters physical health but mental resilience and inner harmony.



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Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, Canada

Consul General Mahaveer Singhvi addressed the 54th Parish Day celebrations of The Canadian Mar Thoma Church in Stouffville, Ontario as the Chief Guest. He congratulated the congregation on 54 years of faith, service, fellowship, and community leadership, guided by the inspiring theme “Lighted to Lighten.”

He spoke about the invaluable contributions of the Mar Thoma community and the wider Indo-Canadian diaspora to Canada’s prosperity and multicultural fabric. He also highlighted the recent positive momentum in India–Canada relations and the significant opportunities ahead in trade, investment, innovation, education, and people-to-people ties. He further reaffirmed the Consulate’s commitment to serving the community and strengthening bilateral engagement.



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Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Deputy Consul General Kapidhwaja Pratap Singh addressed an event organised by the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) for the visiting delegation of the Indo-American Business Chamber of SME. The event brought together business stakeholders across the India-Canada corridor, with SMEs at the centre.

Addressing the gathering, Deputy Consul General highlighted the momentum behind active CEPA negotiations and the ambitious goal of increasing bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030. He emphasised that SMEs will be central to realising these targets — through market entry, supply chain integration, and the ground-level partnerships that give trade agreements their real-world impact. He also noted that the chambers of commerce are critical enablers in this effort — bridging SMEs with markets, networks, and policy dialogue.

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises,Government of India