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India and Canada to commence fifth round of economic partnership talks on Oct 5
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 02:46 PM
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India and Canada will meet on Oct 5 for the fifth round of negotiations on a proposed economic partnership pact, aiming to deepen trade and investment ties.
New Delhi and Ottawa are set to hold the fifth round of talks on a prospective economic partnership pact on 5 October. The bilateral discussions will focus on finalising a framework that could expand trade, investment and services cooperation between the two countries.
The negotiations have progressed through four earlier rounds, each aimed at narrowing gaps in sectors such as agriculture, technology, and clean energy. Officials say the proposed pact is intended to create a more predictable environment for businesses and to diversify supply chains.
Both governments have expressed a shared commitment to conclude the agreement in the near term, noting that deeper economic ties would benefit exporters, investors and consumers in India and Canada alike. The outcome of the Oct 5 meeting will shape the next steps toward a formal signing ceremony.
If the talks succeed, the partnership could pave the way for higher market access, reduced tariffs and joint initiatives in emerging industries, reinforcing the strategic relationship that has grown over recent years.
The negotiations have progressed through four earlier rounds, each aimed at narrowing gaps in sectors such as agriculture, technology, and clean energy. Officials say the proposed pact is intended to create a more predictable environment for businesses and to diversify supply chains.
Both governments have expressed a shared commitment to conclude the agreement in the near term, noting that deeper economic ties would benefit exporters, investors and consumers in India and Canada alike. The outcome of the Oct 5 meeting will shape the next steps toward a formal signing ceremony.
If the talks succeed, the partnership could pave the way for higher market access, reduced tariffs and joint initiatives in emerging industries, reinforcing the strategic relationship that has grown over recent years.