Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Canada to Start FTA Talks with India in February 2026
Canada's trade minister, Maninder Sidhu, announced that Canada will start talking with India about a free trade agreement in February 2026.
This means they want to make it easier for both countries to trade goods and services.
The minister also mentioned that Canada has areas like battery storage and energy where they can work with China.
More details about this will be discussed during an official visit to Beijing later this week.
A free trade agreement can help both countries grow their economies by making trade simpler and cheaper.
Canada to launch FTA negotiations with India starting February 2026.
Announcement made by Canadian Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu.
Potential collaboration areas with China include battery storage and energy.
Further developments to be discussed during an official visit to Beijing later this week.
FTA aims to facilitate easier trade between Canada and India.
- Who
- Canadian Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu
- What
- Announcement of potential free trade agreement negotiations with India
- When
- Starting from February 2026, announced on 13 January 2026
- Where
- Canada, with potential FTA with India and collaboration with China
- Why
- To explore trade opportunities and collaborations in various sectors
- Country
- Canada
- Minister
- Maninder Sidhu
- Position
- Minister of International Trade
- Potential FTA Partner
- India
- Expected Start Date
- February 2026
- Other Collaboration Area
- Battery storage and energy with China
- Upcoming Visit
- Beijing later this week