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India-Canada CEPA Talks Fast-Tracked; $50 Bn Trade Target by 2030, PM Modi Visit in Dec 2026

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27 Sept 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:$50 billion by 2030December 2026October 5, 2026Four core pillars: nuclear energy, critical minerals, clean energy, allied sectorsPM Modi visit December 2026CEPA framework
Bodies:Ministry of External Affairs (India)Global Affairs CanadaMinistry of Commerce and Industry (India)Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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What This Article Covers

1.India and Canada fast-track CEPA negotiations; PM Modi likely to visit Canada in Dec 2026 for signing.

2.Bilateral trade target set at $50 billion by 2030; new strategy based on four core pillars (nuclear, critical minerals, clean energy, allied sectors).

3.Diplomatic reset after 2023 row; RCMP found no evidence linking Indian govt to Nijjar killing; both sides restore high-level engagements.

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India and Canada are accelerating efforts to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) ahead of PM Modi's proposed visit to Canada in December 2026. Both sides aim to expand bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 and have launched a strategy focusing on nuclear energy, critical minerals, clean energy, and allied sectors. This marks a major reset in ties after the 2023 diplomatic row.

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Proposed PM VisitDecember 2026
CEPA TargetTo be signed during visit
Trade Target$50 billion by 2030
Core PillarsNuclear energy, critical minerals, clean energy, allied sectors
Next Talks RoundOctober 5, 2026

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  • ›Proposed PM Visit: December 2026
  • ›CEPA Target: To be signed during visit
  • ›Target this Data: $50 billion bilateral trade target by 2030
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India) and Global Affairs Canada
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) – a type of free trade agreement

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for trade negotiations and agreements like CEPA in India?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the India-Canada relationship:

1. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) found evidence linking Indian government officials to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December 2026.

3. India and Canada aim to expand bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

What is the bilateral trade target set by India and Canada to be achieved by 2030?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of the new bilateral strategy launched by India and Canada?

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