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India-Canada CEPA Talks Enter Fifth Round from October 5

Published: 2 October 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

India and Canada will begin the fifth round of negotiations for their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on October 5, with both countries aiming to conclude the trade deal by the end of the year. The agreement is expected to help raise bilateral trade from about $30 billion currently to around $70 billion by 2030, according to officials from both sides.

Key Takeaways

The trade pact could deepen cooperation in goods, services, investment, energy, and critical minerals, while marking a significant step forward in India-Canada economic relations.

Sources

The Hindu, Economic Times