Overview
- International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said in Davos that formal negotiations are expected to begin in February with a push to expand agriculture and energy exports.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed at the G20 in November to relaunch talks toward a comprehensive economic partnership.
- Ottawa is pursuing economic engagement while keeping public-safety and law‑enforcement issues on the table.
- Ties have been strained by Canada’s allegation of Indian government involvement in the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and by reciprocal diplomat expulsions in 2024.
- Officials cite reappointed high commissioners, expected high‑level visits, and parallel talks with ASEAN partners and Mercosur as part of a broader trade diversification effort.