Visit of Petroleum Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan to Canada Minister of State (I/C) Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is visiting Canada on an official visit from 3 - 6 July, 2015. During the official visit to Canada, Shri Pradhan will lead the Indian delegation for bilateral energy dialogue with Government of Canada. The bilateral energy dialogue covers areas like hydrocarbon, thermal energy and renewable energy. On the sideline of the bilateral energy dialogue with his Canadian counterpart in Calgary, Shri Pradhan will also address two business conferences (in Calgary and Vancouver) where CEOs from various companies in energy sector will participate. Canada is a mineral resource rich country. According to estimates Canada has third largest oil reserves in the world and has substantial natural gas reserves. Indian Oil Corporation has invested in LNG project in Canada. MJPS