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Modi Expected to Visit Canada for Trade Deal Signing

India and Canada are negotiating a new trade agreement.

The agreement could be finished by November.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Canada in December to sign it.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Modi may also sign agreements about defence and aerospace.

The countries also want to strengthen cooperation in education and innovation.

Trade talks began in November 2025 and are moving faster.

India and Canada traded $30.4 billion worth of goods in 2025.

They want to increase trade to $70 billion by 2030.

The visit is expected, but it has not been officially confirmed.

Key facts

Expected visit: Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December 2026.
Agreement: The countries are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA.
Negotiation timeline: The fifth round of talks is scheduled to begin on October 5, 2026.
Expected completion: India’s High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik expects the deal to be finalised by November.
2025 trade: Two-way trade between India and Canada stood at $30.4 billion in 2025.
2030 target: Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade to $70 billion by 2030.
Potential additional agreements: The leaders may sign agreements covering defence, aerospace, and talent and innovation.

news18.com · 2 hrs ago