Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India, Canada Near CEPA Agreement by Late 2026
India and Canada are trying to make a big trade deal called CEPA.
They have talked about it three times, and the last talk was in Ottawa from July 6 to 10, 2026.
The deal would let them trade goods and services more easily by cutting or removing taxes.
It also helps them work together on many other things.
The leaders of both countries, Narendra Modi and Mark Carney, met at a big meeting in France and said they were happy with how things were going.
India and Canada want to finish the deal by the end of 2026.
India and Canada aim to finalize CEPA by the end of 2026.
Three negotiation rounds have been held; the latest was in Ottawa July 6‑10, 2026.
CEPA seeks to create a free trade area, reduce tariffs, and liberalize goods and services.
Bilateral ties improved after 2025 normalization, with high commissioners returning to each other’s capitals.
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney met at the G7 summit on June 16, 2026, praising the positive momentum.
- Who
- India and Canada
- What
- Negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
- When
- Latest negotiation round July 6-10, 2026; aim to conclude by late 2026
- Where
- Ottawa, Canada (latest round) and Evian, France (G7 summit)
- Why
- To create a free trade area, reduce tariffs, and strengthen economic and people‑to‑people ties
- Agreement
- Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
- Target Completion
- Late 2026
- Negotiation Rounds
- Three
- Key Negotiation Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- High-level Meeting
- Modi and Carney at G7 Summit, Evian, France, June 16, 2026