Expanding Alberta’s presence in India

Press Release

Minister Rajan Sawhney and Parliamentary Secretary Shane Getson will travel to India to explore emerging opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney and Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development and Chair of the Alberta India Advisory Committee (AIAC) Shane Getson will meet with government officials, private sector leaders and potential investors in Mumbai, Surat, Goa, Kolkata, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh from Jan. 19 to Feb. 5.

While holding meetings across India with stakeholders, Minister Sawhney and Parliamentary Secretary Getson will work to identify new markets and highlight Alberta as India’s partner of choice across key sectors. Alberta’s energy solutions will take centre stage with Minister Sawhney’s participation in the 2026 India Energy Week, a leading international forum that brings together energy leaders from across the globe from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30 in Goa, India.

In her role as a member of the Alberta government’s Northwest Coast Oil Pipeline advisory team, Minister Sawhney will highlight how our province can meet India’s growing need for secure oil and gas, petrochemicals and more.

“Securing long-term opportunities for Alberta to export its energy to this key region will create jobs, drive economic growth and deliver lasting prosperity for Indigenous partners and all people living in Alberta and in Canada. With its vast resources, environmental stewardship and innovative energy solutions, Alberta is a leader in responsible resource development and a trusted global partner.”

Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations

Parliamentary Secretary and AIAC Chair Getson will further bolster the Alberta government’s efforts in the region as he attends India Energy Week and participates in meetings and roundtables with regional investors and business leaders in energy, technology, agriculture and agri-food, manufacturing, tourism and more.

“In the face of ongoing global trade uncertainty, Alberta’s government has made a commitment to turn our sights to opportunities beyond our continent, and when we look at priority markets in the Indo-Pacific, India truly has it all. This mission will provide an opportunity to build strong, long-lasting economic corridors between Alberta and India. I look forward to unearthing new ways Alberta and India can deepen our mutually beneficial trade and investment ties, while promoting everything that makes Alberta a natural partner of choice across sectors.”

Shane Getson, parliamentary secretary of Economic Corridor Development and chair of Alberta’s India Advisory Committee

Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Quick facts

• Alberta’s government has had an on-the-ground presence in India since its Alberta India Office, located with the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi, first opened its doors in 2014.
  • Alberta’s government is also opening an office in Mumbai that will help Alberta bolster its presence in this region.
  • Staff recruitment is underway with plans to open the office in spring 2026.
• In addition to the two international offices in India, Alberta’s government launched the Alberta India Advisory Committee in June 2025 to further support the Alberta government’s efforts to grow trade and investment ties in this priority market.
• India is currently the fifth-largest economy in the world.
  • India’s economy grew 7.4 per cent from January to March 2025.
• In 2024:
  • India was the seventh-largest export market for Alberta.
  • Alberta’s exports to India totalled about $611.5 million, and consisted primarily of vegetables, nickel, energy products, iron and steel, wood pulp, plastics, machinery and mechanical appliances.
• Indian technology companies such as Mphasis and Wipro Solutions have opened offices in Alberta over the past few years.

Itinerary for Minister Sawhney*

Jan. 19-21	Minister Sawhney travels to Mumbai, India.
Jan. 21-23	Meetings and roundtables with business leaders and government officials in Mumbai.
Jan. 24	Rest day.
Jan. 25	Travel to Goa.
Jan. 26	National holiday cultural programming. India Energy Week Alberta delegation dinner.
Jan. 27-28	Participation in India Energy Week and meetings with business leaders in Goa.
Jan. 29	Participation in formal speaking role at India Energy Week and meetings with business leaders in Goa. Travel to New Delhi.
Jan. 30	Meetings with business leaders and government officials in New Delhi.
Jan. 31	Cultural programming. Alberta India Chamber of Commerce event.
Feb. 1	Rest day.
Feb. 2	Meetings with business leaders and government officials in New Delhi.
Feb. 3	Travel to Chandigarh.
Feb. 4	Meetings with business leaders and government officials in Chandigarh.
Feb. 5	Travel to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

Itinerary for Parliamentary Secretary Getson*

Jan. 19-21	Parliamentary Secretary Getson travels to Mumbai, India.
Jan. 21-23	Meetings and roundtables with business leaders and government officials in Mumbai. Travel to Surat.
Jan. 24-25	Attendance at Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry conference. Return to Mumbai.
Jan. 26	National Holiday Cultural programming in Mumbai.
Jan. 27-28	Travel to Goa. Participation in India Energy Week and meetings with business leaders in Goa.
Jan. 29-30	Travel to Kolkata. Alberta India Chamber of Commerce roundtable. Meetings and roundtables with business leaders and government officials.
Jan. 31	Travel to New Delhi. Alberta India Chamber of Commerce event.
Feb. 1	Rest day.
Feb. 2	Meetings with business leaders and government officials in New Delhi. Travel to Bhubaneswar.
Feb. 3	Bhubaneswar port tour.
Feb. 4	Meetings with business leaders and government officials in Bhubaneswar. Travel to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

Related information

• India Energy Week
• Alberta India Advisory Committee

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