300-member Canadian trade delegation heads to India as countries look to firm up ties
The mission aims to speed up negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and expand trade beyond the United States, officials said.
- On Monday, October 12, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will lead the Team Canada Trade Mission to India, the country's largest commercial engagement in more than 30 years.
- Ottawa seeks to expand commercial ties by more than doubling annual bilateral trade with India to $70 billion by 2030, compared with $30.4 billion in goods and services trade in 2025.
- Nearly 300 business delegates will visit Mumbai and Bengaluru from October 12 to 17, focusing on aerospace, clean technology, and agri-food sectors to 'secure new opportunities for our businesses and workers.'
- Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Minister Sidhu are coordinating preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's December visit, while officials explore inviting Prime Minister Mark Carney as Republic Day chief guest in 2027.
- Both nations are pursuing conclusion of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by year-end as part of the Canadian Indo-Pacific Strategy, which identifies trade as a core strategic objective.
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Times of India300-member Canadian trade delegation heads to India as countries look to firm up ties
Canada is preparing to send a significant trade delegation to India, aiming to enhance commercial relationships. Led by Minister Maninder Sidhu, the mission will focus on expanding partnerships in aerospace, agri-food, and clean technology. This event will coincide with ongoing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at elevating bilateral trade. Canadian businesses hope to connect with Indian leaders and boost empl…
Nearly 300 Canadian business delegates to join trade mission to India next week: Canada Minister Maninder Sidhu - The Tribune
In a statement, Sidhu said the Team Canada Trade Mission would focus on connecting Canadian expertise in key sectors with India's growing market demand, with the aim of expanding trade and creating opportunities for businesses and workers in both countries.
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Canada sends biggest trade mission to India in 30 years amid CEPA push
Canada will send nearly 300 business delegates to Mumbai and Bengaluru next week to deepen trade ties with India. The mission underlines Ottawa's push to conclude CEPA talks and sharply raise bilateral trade by 2030.
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