Minister Sidhu speaks with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry
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February 24, 2026 - Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada
Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry.
In advance of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming visit to India, the meeting reaffirmed Canada and India’s shared commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties. The ministers exchanged views on advancing negotiations toward a Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement, as announced by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the last G20 Leaders’ Summit, in November 2025.
Minister Sidhu and Minister Goyal also discussed opportunities for further collaboration in energy, aerospace, mining and emerging technologies, areas that Canada and India both see as drivers of long-term economic growth and resilient supply chains. The ministers also discussed investment opportunities between India and Canada.
Minister Sidhu expressed his appreciation for the constructive dialogue and looks forward to his next engagement with Minister Goyal and other Indian counterparts.
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