India and Canada are accelerating negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to conclude talks by November ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed December visit. The pact seeks to reduce trade barriers, boost investment and expand cooperation across key economic sectors
India and Canada will begin the fifth round of CEPA negotiations in Ottawa from October 5-9, aiming to conclude a trade deal by year-end. The talks seek to expand bilateral trade, strengthen cooperation in energy, critical minerals, aerospace and AI, and support Canada’s trade diversification