Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday evening hosted a high-level Canadian delegation at Punjab Bhawan, following a formal request from the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi, with discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation and deepening economic engagement between the state of Punjab and the province of Alberta.
The Canadian delegation was led by Minister of Indigenous Relations for the Government of Alberta Rajan Sawhney was accompanied by Stakeholders Administrator from the Office of the Premier Jatinder Singh Tatla, Senior Advisor to the Leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta Happy Mann, Executive Director of Executive Operations in the Department of Indigenous Relations Genevieve Turcotte, along with Jagroop Khalon, Jaswinder Grewal, and Puneet Kumar Goyal.
During the meeting, officials from Invest Punjab made a detailed presentation showcasing the wide range of investment opportunities available in the state. Through a comprehensive video and PowerPoint presentation, the delegation was briefed on Punjab’s industrial ecosystem and the state government’s efforts to ensure a smooth and industry-friendly Ease of Doing Business environment.
Minister of Indigenous Relations for the Government of Alberta Rajan Sawhney said, “The delegation is keen to understand the operational framework of Invest Punjab and appreciated the proactive approach adopted by the Punjab Government to promote industrial growth.”
“The visit to Punjab forms an important part of the delegation’s broader India mission linked to India Energy Week, during which meetings are being held with senior government leaders and private sector stakeholders across major Indian centres to explore avenues of collaboration,” she stated, adding that technology and innovation are key sectors where Alberta and Punjab can align their strengths for mutual development.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema reaffirmed Punjab’s commitment to building long-term international partnerships that go beyond trade and focus on sustainable development and shared prosperity. “Punjab is open to meaningful collaborations that create value for both regions and strengthen economic ties through innovation-driven growth,” he stated.
The Finance Minister was joined in the discussions by senior officials including Chairman of Milkfed Narinder Singh Shergill, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance Alok Shekhar, Secretary of Industries Mohinder Pal, Additional CEO of Invest Punjab Rubinderjit Singh Brar, and Special Secretary of Power Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar. The engagement reflected a shared intent to work towards a strong and enduring economic corridor between Alberta and Punjab based on cooperation, innovation, and mutual trust.