In a significant move to strengthen higher education ties between India and Canada, Cape Breton University (CBU) and the National Economic Forum (NEF) have signed a non-commercial Service and Cooperation Agreement focused on talent mobility, institutional partnerships, and knowledge exchange.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during a high-level delegation visit to India by David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor of CBU, and Jagdip Rana, Executive Director of NEF.
Under the agreement, NEF will serve as the official convening partner for CBU in India, facilitating structured engagements with stakeholders across central and state governments, as well as leading academic institutions. The collaboration is expected to support initiatives in student mobility, faculty exchange, institutional tie-ups, joint research, and broader knowledge partnerships.
The MoU also authorises NEF to lead stakeholder mapping, outreach facilitation, and engagement structuring for CBU’s India roadmap. This is aimed at enabling focused, protocol-aligned discussions and creating opportunities for roundtables, policy dialogues, and institutional interactions.
David C. Dingwall said India remains a priority geography for Cape Breton University due to the scale and evolving strengths of its higher education ecosystem. He noted that the partnership would help deepen institutional collaborations, expand student pathways, and strengthen research engagement aligned with shared global priorities.
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Jagdip Rana said the initiative is focused on converting international academic intent into structured, high-impact collaborations for India. He added that the partnership would enable stronger talent mobility, deeper research engagement, and enhanced institutional capacity.
The agreement is expected to pave the way for a more future-ready India-Canada higher education corridor through long-term collaboration frameworks.
