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  1. Negotiations are underway between Canada and India on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), involving Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
  2. High-level talks involving Piyush Goyal and Maninder Sidhu are underway between India and Canada regarding the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
  3. Piyush Goyal and Doug Ford led talks on the India-Canada CEPA, focusing on manufacturing, tech, and strengthening ties.
  4. Global Affairs Canada hosted trade talks with India, involving the Confederation of Indian Industry, to strengthen bilateral investment and technology partnerships.

Canada and India Advance Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

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What happened

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Canada and India are advancing talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both sides aiming to conclude the deal before the end of 2026. During the fifth round of negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, Canada. Officials from both countries reaffirmed their goal to expand two-way trade from $30.8 billion in 2024 to $70 billion by 2030. India has also expressed readiness to begin negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty with Canada.

From orissapost.com, indiatimes.com, hindustantimes.com

Why it matters

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The negotiations aim to strengthen bilateral investment and technology partnerships across sectors including agriculture, critical minerals, AI, and aerospace. The talks reflect a push to accelerate economic cooperation between the two nations, which currently have $30.8 billion in two-way trade. The potential CEPA could significantly boost trade and investment flows between Canada and India.

Global Affairs Canada has been hosting trade talks with India to strengthen bilateral investment and technology partnerships, led by Piyush Goyal and Doug Ford.

From orissapost.com, indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • Global Affairs CanadaManages Canada's diplomatic relations and is involved in the CEPA talks.
  • IndiaThe nation engaged in CEPA negotiations and aims to double bilateral trade.
  • Piyush GoyalIndian politician who represents India's economic and trade policy internationally.
  • finance ministryMinistry responsible for national financial policy and trade facilitation.
  • Ministry of External AffairsIndian government ministry executing foreign policy and trade agreements.
  • Anita AnandCanadian Foreign Affairs Minister who has discussed the CEPA with Indian counterparts.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IndiaSpeculative

    India's trade volume could increase if the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is finalized.

  • finance ministrySpeculative

    The Finance Ministry's cross-border payment systems could see increased usage due to trade facilitation.

  • Ministry of External AffairsSpeculative

    The Ministry of External Affairs could see increased diplomatic activity related to trade and investment.

How it developed

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  1. India and Canada began talks on CEPA and bilateral trade on September 1st.1 source
  2. India sets CAD 70B trade target by 2030 while pursuing CEPA and BIT negotiations.1 source
  3. Leaders Narendra Modi and Mark Carney discussed the CEPA and set timelines for completion by the end of 2026.Sub-event
  4. Ministerial talks were held in Toronto to push for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Canada and India.Sub-event
  5. Meetings between Canada and India focused on CEPA, involving Mark Carney.1 source
  6. India and Canada aim to triple trade from $17B to $50B by 2030 during CEPA talks.1 source
  7. Talks underway regarding CEPA between India and Canada, involving Piyush Goyal.1 source

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Global Affairs Canada hosted trade talks with India, involving the Confederation of Indian Industry, to strengthen bilateral investment and technology partnerships. All 2 developments

Within Negotiations are underway between Canada and India on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), involving Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.

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