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Canada Optimistic About Concluding Trade Talks with India by Year-End, Minister Says
Canadian and Indian officials are discussing energy, critical minerals and supply chains as negotiators aim to finish the pact within months.
On Saturday, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu expressed optimism about concluding the comprehensive economic partnership agreement with India by year-end during his visit to Mumbai.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney previously established this year-end deadline during a March visit to New Delhi, aiming to agree on a free trade pact between the two countries.
Large Indian conglomerates including Reliance Industries, Mahindra, and the JSW Group are exploring investments in Canadian critical mineral projects to secure supply chains amid geopolitical tensions.
Indian trade negotiators are expected to visit Canada next month, while leaders from both nations are likely to meet at the G-20 gathering in December to advance talks.
Energy cooperation, particularly nuclear capacity expansion and Shell-led LNG export access, remains central to negotiations as both nations pursue deeper economic integration beyond traditional trade.