India pushes for deeper trade ties with Canada

The country is looking at fast-tracking the Cepa, and on doubling bilateral trade by 2030

- Dhirendra Kumar

Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal (right) has met with Canadian trade minister Maninder Sidhu, among others, in recent times.

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India on Monday signalled renewed momentum in its economic partnership with Canada, highlighting opportunities in critical minerals, clean energy, and emerging technologies as both nations look to diversify supply chains and build secure technology ecosystems.

Addressing the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber in the national capital, trade minister Piyush Goyal said India’s strengths in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, machine learning, and next-generation data centres—backed by the world’s largest pool of Stem graduates—position it as a strategic partner for Canada.

The renewed push comes as both governments aim to fast-track a high-ambition comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa) and double bilateral trade by 2030.