India, Canada Sign New Business Deals as CEPA Talks Advance
What Happened
Indian and Canadian companies signed a series of commercial agreements and MoUs during a Canada-India business event in Karnataka, attended by Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. The deals came during Canada’s October 12-17 trade mission to India, involving nearly 300 delegates, as both countries work toward concluding CEPA negotiations by the end of 2026.
Key Takeaways
The agreements signal expanding commercial engagement as India and Canada intensify CEPA negotiations. Both governments are targeting completion of the negotiations in 2026 and aim to double two-way trade by 2030.