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Canada's Recent Economic Partnerships: A Refreshing Agenda in ...
Photo credits: "PM meets the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Mark Carney at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on March 02, 2026." by the Prime Minister's Office, Government of India, published on March 2, 2026, licensed under Government Open Data License - India. No changes were made. Since the beginning of 2026, Canada has signed several trade agreements, most notably with India and China. Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized his goal of diversifying the Canadian economy and increasing economic relations with countries other than the US, especially following frequent comments made by President Trump of annexing Canada as the 51st state, accompanied by the imposition of multiple punitive tariffs. Economic partnerships with rising global powers such as India also present an opportunity for amelioration in India-Canada relations. A new formal trade partnership between Canada and India would solidify progress in the countries’ efforts to rebuild relations. As the nation with the highest rate of GDP growth, India represents a valuable economic partner for Canada. Both countries are seeking to bolster their economies and develop their industries, such as nuclear energy generation. Canada is home to the largest diaspora of Indians, and additionally has the largest diaspora population of Sikhs. Within the South Asian continent, a portion of this community has historically and still currently fights for their own independent state, Khalistan. As such, pro-Khalistani groups continue to operate in Canada, yet the government has limited their activity as the House of Commons approved a motion on March 27, 2026, banning pro-Khalistan symbols and messages deemed hateful. This move aligns with Delhi’s politics as India themselves combat the movement from gaining traction. In 2023, diplomatic and business ties became strained and were severed following the death of Sikh leader Hardeep Najir Singh in Surrey, British Columbia. The ensuing diplomatic battle resulted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recalling their foreign diplomats and discontinuing trade agreement negotiations. However, both nations reopened trade discussions earlier this year amidst a chaotic political environment fuelled by President Trump’s threats of heavy tariffs on Canadian goods and the start of the war in Iran in early March. Carney has established an agenda of moving away from dependence on the United States as amicable relations have become stiff. As such, ...
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India to send its largest-ever trade delegation to Canada to ... - CNBCTV18
In March 2026, India and Canada launched negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi. The talks will cover trade in goods, services, and other mutually agreed policy areas. Canada represents a market of 41.65 million people (2025) and a GDP of $2.34 trillion (PPP).
India to send largest ever trade delegation to Canada May/June
India is preparing to send its largest-ever trade delegation to Canada, aiming to expedite ongoing trade discussions and diversify sectoral engagement.
