India, Canada discuss advancing negotiations for proposed trade pact

11 Nov 2026, 03:54 PM 3 min read

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 ties," Mr.

Goyal said in a social media post. Had a warm and engaging breakfast meeting with Mr. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade of Canada, and the accompanying Canadian delegation to discuss advancing negotiations on the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening our bilateral economic ties. Exchanged views on the importance of a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement that delivers meaningful market access, leverages the complementarities of our economies and creates new opportunities for trade and investment.

Reaffirmed our shared commitment to taking the India-Canada economic partnership to new heights, with CEPA serving as a catalyst for deeper commercial engagement and shared prosperity. 🇮🇳🇨🇦 @MSidhuLiberal— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 11, 2026 The two ministers also exchanged views on the importance of a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement that delivers meaningful market access, leverages the complementarities of the two economies and creates new opportunities for trade and investment.

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Had a warm and engaging breakfast meeting with Mr. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade of Canada, and the accompanying Canadian delegation to discuss advancing negotiations on the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening our bilateral economic ties. Exchanged views on the importance of a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement that delivers meaningful market access, leverages the complementarities of our economies and creates new opportunities for trade and investment.