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flag India and Canada are set to begin CEPA talks in early March 2026 to boost trade and economic ties.

flag India and Canada are advancing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with talks expected to begin by late February or early March 2026, following a 90-day notice from Canada’s government and endorsement by both prime ministers at the G20 summit. flag Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik expressed optimism, citing strong political will and progress in trade, defense, aerospace, energy, AI, and research cooperation. flag The CEPA aims to reduce tariffs, streamline customs, and minimize non-tariff barriers. flag India’s exports to Canada reached CAD 8.02 billion in 2024, while imports were CAD 5.30 billion. flag Plans for a Canada-India Friendship Society to strengthen civil and parliamentary ties were also announced. flag The relationship is seen as resilient, with growing economic and people-to-people links, ahead of a planned visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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