Chandigarh, Feb. 27 -- A delegation from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, visited the Chandigarh University on Friday to explore the opportunities for academic tie-up, research collaboration and student mobility.

The delegation was led by Vice-President Research Baljit Singh and comprised Directors and Deans, who visited the research facilities and academic departments of Chandigarh University.

The Canadian Delegation is visiting the University during the time when Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India.

This is the first official visit of the Canadian Prime Minister after he came to power, and is being considered to be strategic to reset diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Alex Hayden, Director of Innovatio...