Confident of trade pact ahead of PM Modi's trip: Canada envoy
Christopher Cooter, Canada’s high commissioner to India, expressed hope for the imminent finalization of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. This agreement aims to bolster trade relations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit next month. Cooter emphasized that new international student policies focus on eliminating fraudulent schools while still welcoming…
With India and Canada set to engage in the 6th round of trade negotiations this week, Canada's High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, expressed confidence that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will be finalized ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada next month. While the agreement will still require ratification, the successful conclusion of negotiations during Modi's Dec 11-12 visit will mark a significant milestone in the relationship, following a dramatic turnaround in India-Canada ties under Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Modi in the past 18 months.
Cooter noted that ratification would involve provincial governments, but expressed optimism about the final text being ready. He also highlighted the expectation of other major announcements during the visit, including in space. Cooter addressed concerns over Canada's international student policies, clarifying that the caps are aimed at fraudulent institutions rather than legitimate Indian applicants, and noted that the caps are not yet close to being met, making it an ideal time for prospective Indian students.
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