# Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-02**: Pact Announcement — India and Canada announce $2.6B uranium deal and $70B trade expansion target.
- **2026-02-27**: Carney Visit Begins — Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in India for a four-day diplomatic mission.
- **2018-02-01**: Last PM Visit — The last bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to India before the 2026 reset.
- **1974-05-18**: Pokhran-I Test — India conducts nuclear test using plutonium from Canadian-supplied CIRUS reactor, leading to diplomatic fallout.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### India and Canada Ink $2.6B Nuclear Pact, Eye $70B Trade Expansion
2026-03-03 00:29:34 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

India and Canada have signed a CAD 2.6 billion agreement for long-term uranium supply, marking a significant reset in diplomatic relations. The deal between Cameco and India's Department of Atomic Energy includes cooperation on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and broader defense and energy security initiatives.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/india-canada-uranium-nuclear-pact-2026

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