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International Trade Minister Heading to India, Philippines for Talks

The minister will seek progress on Canada-India CEPA and new talks with ASEAN and Philippine partners as Canada targets wider export markets.

  • On Friday, September 18, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu arrives in Mumbai for a two-day visit to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and strengthen bilateral trade ties with India.
  • Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's May visit to Canada laid the foundation for these talks, with both nations aiming to conclude CEPA negotiations by the end of 2026.
  • Canada aims to double two-way trade with India to $70 billion annually by 2030; in 2025, bilateral trade totalled $30.4 billion, including $13.6 billion in merchandise.
  • Following his Mumbai trip, Sidhu will travel to Manila, Philippines, for the 15th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Ministers-Canada Consultation from September 21-22 to advance free trade negotiations.
  • Sidhu plans a Team Canada trade mission later this year to maintain momentum, noting that concluding these agreements will help Canada reach a market of 3 billion consumers.
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International trade minister heading to India, Philippines for talks

OTTAWA - International Trade Maninder Sidhu is heading to India and the Philippines to advance negotiations on trade agreements.

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