Chandigarh, Feb. 6 -- Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday hosted a high-level Canadian delegation, with a focus on strengthening international cooperation and deepening economic engagement between Punjab and Alberta province. The Canadian delegation was led by Alberta's minister of indigenous relations, Rajan Sawhney. She was accompanied by stakeholders, administrator from the office of the premier, Jatinder Singh Tatla, senior adviser 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, 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. 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, the official statement from the government said. Cheema reaffirmed Punjab's commitment to building long-term international partnerships that go beyond trade and focus on sustainable development and shared prosperity. "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," Sawhney said. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini met a delegation from Canada led by Rajan Sawhney, minister for indigenous relations (government of Alberta, Canada) at his official residence here in Chandigarh on Thursday. During detailed discussions, both sides explored possibilities of deepening cooperation in the field of higher education. Special emphasis was laid on the proposal for establishing overseas campuses of Canadian universities in India, particularly in Haryana, according to a statement....