Canadian PM Carney visits India Feb 27–Mar 2 to boost trade, aiming for a FTA by year-end and $50B in bilateral trade by 2030.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India from February 27 to March 2, 2026, aims to strengthen trade ties, with Canada positioning itself as a stable supplier of critical minerals and energy. Officials highlight progress in restarting stalled negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, targeting a $50 billion bilateral trade goal by 2030. A Free Trade Agreement is seen as a long-term objective, with hopes to conclude it by the end of 2026. The visit is part of Carney’s broader Indo-Pacific tour, which includes Australia and Japan.