India, Canada sign commercial deals, target trade pact by 2026

India and Canada have signed commercial agreements focused on strengthening bilateral trade relations and expanding economic cooperation between the two nations.

Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu highlighted emerging collaboration opportunities across multiple sectors, including artificial intelligence and digital innovation. Both countries are prioritizing these high-growth areas as part of their economic engagement strategy.

The two nations are working toward concluding a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026. Officials project that bilateral trade volumes will see significant growth following the implementation of these new commercial agreements.