Canada launches largest India trade mission in over 30 years
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Canada began a six-day business mission to India on Monday, bringing nearly 300 delegates to Mumbai and Bengaluru as Ottawa seeks to deepen commercial ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. The delegation, led by International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, is the largest Canada has sent to India in more than 30 years.
The visit comes at a pivotal point in the bilateral relationship. Canada and India are working toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that Ottawa hopes can be concluded by the end of 2026, while both governments have set a longer-term goal of expanding annual two-way trade to C$70 billion by 2030.
Canadian participants represent industries ranging from aerospace and clean technology to digital services, life sciences and agri-food. The mission is designed around direct meetings with Indian companies, investors and decision-makers rather than government talks alone, giving Canadian businesses a platform to pursue commercial partnerships and new customers.
The scale of the mission also reflects India’s growing place in Canada’s broader diversification strategy. Bilateral trade in goods and services reached C$30.4 billion in 2025, while Canadian pension funds and asset managers reported roughly C$108 billion in exposure to India, according to federal figures.
Ottawa is increasingly looking to Indo-Pacific markets as it tries to reduce its reliance on the United States and expand opportunities for Canadian exporters. India, with its large domestic market and demand for energy, critical minerals, technology and food products, has become a central part of that effort.
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