Canada and India renew push for a trade pact and trade growth

Canada and India are renewing efforts to deepen trade and other ties.

• Trade: The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at the earliest opportunity. The agreement would support efforts to double two-way trade by 2030.
• Current engagement: A Team Canada trade mission is taking place in India, and Canada’s foreign affairs minister is visiting New Delhi this week.
• Other discussions: The leaders discussed Indo-Pacific instability, energy and agriculture partnerships, and ongoing security and law enforcement engagement. They agreed to stay in close contact before Modi’s visit to Canada in December.