Ottawa and New Delhi Push for Broad Trade Agreement by December

Both governments have signaled a mutual desire to fast‑track a mutually beneficial trade framework. While the official release did not detail any remaining points of contention, sources say discussions have covered tariff reductions, market access for Canadian firms in Indian energy and mineral sectors, and cooperation on technology and AI. The CEPA is expected to complement India’s goal of deeper integration with global supply chains and Canada’s target of $70 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030, more than double the $30.4 billion recorded in 2025.