International Trade Minister Heading to India, Philippines for Talks
The minister will seek progress on Canada-India CEPA and new talks with ASEAN and Philippine partners as Canada targets wider export markets.
- On Friday, September 18, Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu arrives in Mumbai for a two-day visit to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and strengthen bilateral trade ties with India.
- Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's May visit to Canada laid the foundation for these talks, with both nations aiming to conclude CEPA negotiations by the end of 2026.
- Canada aims to double two-way trade with India to $70 billion annually by 2030; in 2025, bilateral trade totalled $30.4 billion, including $13.6 billion in merchandise.
- Following his Mumbai trip, Sidhu will travel to Manila, Philippines, for the 15th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Ministers-Canada Consultation from September 21-22 to advance free trade negotiations.
- Sidhu plans a Team Canada trade mission later this year to maintain momentum, noting that concluding these agreements will help Canada reach a market of 3 billion consumers.
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The Sunday Guardian LiveCanada advances trade talks on agreements with India, ASEAN, and the Philippines
Canadian Minister Maninder Sidhu will visit Mumbai to boost trade ties with India. He will meet with Piyush Goyal to advance economic partnership agreement negotiations. Sidhu will then travel to Manila for ASEAN economic minister consultations. Discussions will focus on advancing free trade agreements with ASEAN and the Philippines. Canada aims to significantly increase exports to markets beyond the United States.
Canadian Trade Minister Heads to India for Pivotal Economic Talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, will visit Mumbai on September 18-19 to bolster Canada-India trade relations through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Following his visit, he will attend ASEAN consultations in Manila to advance the ASEAN-Canada and Canada-Philippines trade agreements.
Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu to arrive in India to advance trade talks - The Tribune
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will be embarking on a visit to Mumbai from September 18-19 to strengthen Canada’s trade and investment relationship with India by advancing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu to arrive in India to advance trade talks
Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will be embarking on a visit to Mumbai from September 18-19 to strengthen Canada’s trade and investment relationship with India by advancing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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