GENERAL10 Sept 2026
India-Canada trade deal by the end of the year, Canadian High Commissioner Cooter says
India and Canada expect to sign their trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, by the end of this year. Canadian High Commissioner Christopher Cooter said talks began in March 2026 and should conclude in time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned December visit. Trade is small, about US$8 billion, but Canadian investment in India is near US$80 billion, and Canada wants easier tax and regulatory rules.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Canadian High Commissioner Christopher Cooter said the India-Canada trade deal should be agreed by the end of the year.
- Talks for the deal began in March 2026 and are expected to finish in time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to Canada in December.
- India-Canada trade is about US$8 billion, while Canadian pension funds and other big institutional investors hold about US$80 billion in India.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you export to Canada or plan Canadian investment, treat this as a heads-up only. No deal is signed yet, so keep following existing rules and speak to a professional before changing any cross-border plan.
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TaxQue News Desk
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