India, Canada discuss advancing negotiations for proposed trade pact
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu met to discuss the progress of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The discussions aim to finalize the trade pact ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to Canada in December.
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Strengthening trade ties between India and Canada is a significant geopolitical and economic development that could impact bilateral commerce and investment.
New Delhi India and Canada on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) discussed advancing negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement, aimed at boosting two-way commerce and investments. The discussions were held between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and visiting Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade of Canada, who is leading a Canadian delegation. India-Canada trade deal by the end of the year, Canadian High Commissioner Cooter says India-Canada trade deal by the end of the year, Canadian High Commissioner Cooter says Speaking at The Hindu Mind, High Commissioner Christopher Cooter confirms Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Canada in December, and says the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement will be ready in time for that visit India-Canada trade deal by the end of the year, Canadian High Commissioner Cooter says storyline 1 Both sides discussed "advancing negotiations on the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening our bilateral economic…
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