# Canada Trade Minister

Type: Person

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/canada-trade-minister
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## Timeline

- **2026-02-26**: 2026 Target Set — Canada's Trade Minister announces the goal to conclude the FTA within the calendar year.
- **2023-09-01**: Diplomatic Pause — Negotiations are temporarily suspended due to geopolitical tensions.
- **2022-03-01**: EPTA Pivot — Both nations agree to pursue an interim Early Progress Trade Agreement to accelerate benefits.
- **2010-11-01**: Negotiations Launched — Canada and India officially begin talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Canada and India Target 2026 FTA Conclusion to Bolster Trade Corridors
2026-02-26 08:38:07 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Canada's Trade Minister has signaled a renewed push to finalize a Free Trade Agreement with India by the end of 2026. The upcoming diplomatic visit aims to stabilize bilateral supply chains and reduce trade barriers for critical minerals and agricultural exports.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/canada-india-fta-negotiations-2026

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