Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema evening hosted a senior delegation from Canada at Punjab Bhawan after a formal request from the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi. The interaction focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and expanding economic engagement between Punjab and the Canadian province of Alberta.
The visiting delegation was headed by Alberta’s Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rajan Sawhney. She was accompanied by Jatinder Singh Tatla, Stakeholders Administrator from the Office of the Premier of Alberta; Happy Mann, Senior Advisor to the Leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta; Genevieve Turcotte, Executive Director of Executive Operations in the Department of Indigenous Relations; along with Jagroop Khalon, Jaswinder Grewal, and Puneet Kumar Goyal.
During the meeting, officials from Invest Punjab delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the state’s investment potential. Through an audio-visual and PowerPoint briefing, the delegation was introduced to Punjab’s industrial landscape, key growth sectors, and the state government’s initiatives aimed at creating a transparent, efficient, and investor-friendly Ease of Doing Business framework.
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Rajan Sawhney said the delegation was keen to understand the working model of Invest Punjab and expressed appreciation for the Punjab Government’s proactive measures to encourage industrial and economic development. She noted that the visit was part of a wider India tour connected with India Energy Week, during which the delegation is engaging with senior government representatives and private sector stakeholders across major Indian cities to identify opportunities for collaboration.
She further highlighted that technology and innovation are priority areas where Alberta and Punjab can combine their capabilities to drive shared growth and long-term benefits.
Focus on Sustainable Collaboration Beyond Trade, Says Cheema
Reiterating Punjab’s openness to global partnerships, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema emphasized the state’s focus on building sustainable international collaborations that extend beyond trade. He said Punjab is committed to innovation-led growth that delivers mutual value and strengthens long-term economic ties between regions.
The meeting was also attended by several senior state officials, including Milkfed Chairman Narinder Singh Shergill, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Alok Shekhar, Industries Secretary Mohinder Pal, Additional CEO of Invest Punjab Rubinderjit Singh Brar, and Special Secretary (Power) Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar. The discussions reflected a shared resolve to develop a robust and lasting economic partnership between Alberta and Punjab based on cooperation, innovation, and mutual confidence.