Canada-India Trade Talks Boost as Minister Sidhu Arrives for 3-Day Visit

Canada’s international trade minister Maninder Sidhu arrived in India on a three-day visit to advance trade and investment linkages between the two sides, as they work to rebuild their relationship after a diplomatic row two years ago. He will promote Ottawa’s commitment to growing commercial ties between Canada and India, including in artificial intelligence, clean technology and digital industries, the high commission said.

Sidhu will also travel to Visakhapatnam to attend the Confederation of Indian Industry’s Partnership Summit, which will be hosted by Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on November 14. The trip underscores a broad push to deepen economic links across sectors and geographies.

“This visit will reinforce Canada’s commitment to diversifying our trade relationships and attracting new investment. As one of the fastest-growing major economies, India offers significant opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers,” Sidhu said in a statement.

Two-way trade was worth $30.9 billion in 2024, and there is greater potential ahead. By deepening cooperation in energy, clean technology, artificial intelligence, and agriculture, we can unlock new commercial opportunities, drive innovation, and build more resilient and secure supply chains that deliver shared prosperity for both our countries, he added.

Canada views India as a key partner as it reinforces economic links in the Indo-Pacific under a comprehensive strategy for the region. In 2024, India was Canada’s seventh largest goods and services trading partner. Canada’s commercial priorities in India include agriculture, clean technology, digital industries and infrastructure.

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