Carney meets Goyal, calls India-Canada trade deal a game changer
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal discussed a potential free trade deal, which Carney described as a 'game changer' for Canada. The two leaders reviewed progress on the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) and expressed optimism about concluding it this year. Goyal's visit to Canada includes the largest-ever Indian business delegation, highlighting the importance of strengthening bilateral ties.
- ▪Mark Carney called the potential free trade deal with India a 'game changer' for Canada.
- ▪Goyal's visit includes the largest-ever business delegation from India to Canada, with 112 delegates already arrived.
- ▪Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to conclude the CEPA negotiations by the end of this year.
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Carney meets Goyal, calls India-Canada trade deal a game changerThe largest-ever business delegation from India to another country is travelling to Canada as part of Goyal’s visit.Published on: May 27, 2026 8:24 AM ISTBy Anirudh BhattacharyyaShare viaCopy link Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described a potential free trade deal with India as a “game changer” for his country as he met Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal in Ottawa on Monday.Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal (left) with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Monday. (X)Goyal began his three-day visit to Canada in the capital and called upon the PM.
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