At the G20 summit in South Africa, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new collaboration between Canada, India, and Australia focusing on emerging technologies. The trilateral agreement aims to enhance cooperation among the three democracies in areas such as diversifying supply chains, promoting clean energy, and advancing artificial intelligence technologies.
This partnership, known as the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI), seeks to leverage the unique strengths of each country, with a particular emphasis on green energy innovation and establishing resilient supply chains, including in critical mineral sectors. The joint statement released by the three nations highlighted a commitment to exploring the development and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence to enhance the quality of life for their citizens.
The announcement also outlined plans for officials from the three countries to convene in the first quarter of 2026 to further advance the initiative. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Carney is attending the G20 summit in Johannesburg, where a majority of leaders have endorsed a joint declaration covering key issues such as climate change, women’s rights, and the Middle East, despite the absence of the U.S. delegation.
