India, Canada launch Trade and Investment Forum; target CEPA conclusion by year-end

May 29, 2026 10:15 AM

India, Canada launch Trade and Investment Forum; target CEPA conclusion by year-end

India and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, with both countries agreeing to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. The commitment was announced during the 2026 Canada-India Trade and Investment Forum, where Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu held discussions aimed at deepening economic cooperation and expanding commerc...

India, Canada hold 7th ministerial dialogue on trade and investment in New Delhi

November 14, 2025 4:28 PM

India, Canada hold 7th ministerial dialogue on trade and investment in New Delhi

India and Canada on Thursday concluded the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) in New Delhi, aimed at advancing bilateral economic cooperation and reviewing progress across key sectors. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Maninder Sidhu, who was on an official visit to India from November 11 to 14. The dialogue followed directions from bo...