{
  "id": 8470564,
  "title": "Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/canada-optimistic-about-concluding-trade-talks-with-india-by-year-end-8470564",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-19T13:40:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440263/canada-optimistic-about-concluding-trade-talks-with-india-by-year-end-minister-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu expressed optimism on Saturday about concluding negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India by the end of the year. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had previously stated during a March trip to New Delhi that the two nations aimed to agree on a free trade pact by year-end.\n\nSidhu conveyed his enthusiasm during a visit to Mumbai, India's financial hub. He anticipates Indian trade negotiators will visit Canada in the coming month, and leaders from both countries are likely to meet at the sidelines of the G-20 gathering in December.\n\nA key focus of the talks is the energy sector, particularly Canada's liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Sidhu mentioned ongoing discussions with Indian firms regarding potential participation in Shell-led LNG projects and other Canadian energy initiatives. He did not disclose further details but emphasized the mutual interest in expanding cooperation in nuclear energy, where India aims to significantly increase its capacity.\n\nCanada boasts a rich history in the nuclear industry, and Sidhu believes Canadian companies can contribute to building a robust supply chain in India. Additionally, the minister revealed that several major Indian conglomerates, including Reliance Industries, Mahindra and Mahindra, and the JSW Group, are exploring investments in critical mineral projects in Canada as a strategic move to secure supply chains amidst increasingly weaponized supply networks.",
  "summary": "MUMBAI: Canada is optimistic about concluding negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India by year-end, the country’s minister for international trade said on Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had previously said during a trip to New Delhi in March that the two countries would aim to agree a free trade pact by the end of the year. “I’m feeling very,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu optimistic about concluding CEPA with India by year-end.",
    "Indian trade negotiators expected to visit Canada in upcoming month.",
    "Energy sector, nuclear energy, and critical minerals highlighted in talks."
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/canada-optimistic-about-concluding-trade-talks-with-india-by-year-end",
        "published": "2026-09-19T11:30:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times - Economy",
        "title": "Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/canada-optimistic-about-concluding-trade-talks-with-india-by-year-end-8458523",
        "published": "2026-09-19T12:14:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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