Carleton launches Centre of Excellence in Indo-Canadian Relations

Carleton University has launched the Canada India Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy. Unique in Canada, the centre will raise awareness of bilateral studies and public diplomacy, and develop initiatives to build a better understanding of both countries.

“It is essential that sustainable projects follow recent official government visits to India which have opened the doors to greater collaboration and exchange,” said Dr. Runte. “As India continues to be a significant player on the world stage, it will become more important to develop greater expertise in the Canada-India relationship.”

The interdisciplinary centre will bring together key members of the academic, business and public policy communities in both countries to provide current and comprehensive discussion, research, analysis and information on Indo-Canadian relations, with special emphasis on trade, investment, commercial relations, foreign policy, science, environment, technology and international security.

It will be co-located within Carleton’s internationally-recognized Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, the School of Public Policy and Administration and the Sprott School of Business.

The centre will also provide opportunities for co-operative ventures. Carleton has just signed a major agreement with the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, which allows faculty and students exchanges, internships and joint research projects, especially in international health environment and engineering.

Visit carleton.ca/india for more information