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AnalysisIBEFTuesday, 15 September 2026

India, Canada Begin Fourth Round of Talks on Proposed Trade Pact

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Summary

India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.

Key Facts

TypeAnalysis
SourceIndia Brand Equity Foundation
PublishedTuesday, 15 September 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly

Key Numbers

PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)

Key Authorities

Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Commerce & IndustryDPIITDGFT

Key Stakeholders

BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesExportersImportersMSMEs

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight

Amendment History

7 changes recorded for this policy.

DescriptionTuesday, 15 September 2026via the_hindu_business
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionTuesday, 15 September 2026via the_hindu_business
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via the_hindu_business
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via the_hindu_business
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via the_hindu_business
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionMonday, 21 September 2026via the_hindu_business
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
The fourth round of negotiations concluded in New Delhi on September 18
DescriptionMonday, 21 September 2026via business_line
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
"The next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday

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