India-Canada CEPA Tracker
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations and what they mean for Canadian exporters.
Negotiation Status
In ProgressIndia-Canada CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement)
$9.4B
Current Trade
+40%
Expected Growth
Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) proposed
Interim deal proposed to fast-track key sectors while full CEPA negotiations continue
Negotiations paused
Diplomatic tensions led to temporary pause in negotiations
Negotiations resumed
Both countries agreed to restart CEPA talks after diplomatic relations improved
Active negotiations
Multiple rounds of negotiations covering goods, services, investment, and IP
CEPA finalization
Target completion of comprehensive agreement
Pulses & Lentils
Solidify Canada's position as #1 supplier
Current
0-10%
Expected
0%
Potash & Fertilizers
Increased competitiveness vs other suppliers
Current
0-5%
Expected
0%
Machinery & Equipment
Significant duty savings on industrial exports
Current
7.5-15%
Expected
0-5%
Wood Products
Better access for lumber and paper products
Current
5-10%
Expected
0-5%
Seafood
Open new market for Canadian seafood
Current
10-30%
Expected
0-10%
Clean Technology
Support India's clean energy transition
Current
5-15%
Expected
0%
* Expected rates are projections based on typical FTA outcomes. Final rates will depend on negotiation results.
Market Access (Goods)
Tariff reductions on agricultural, industrial, and manufactured goods
Services & Investment
IT services, financial services, and investment protections
Rules of Origin
Determining what qualifies as 'made in Canada/India'
Intellectual Property
Patent, trademark, and copyright protections
Digital Trade
E-commerce, data flows, and digital services
Government Procurement
Access to government contracts in both countries
Duty-Free Access
Eliminate or reduce tariffs on Canadian goods
1.4B Consumer Market
Access to world's most populous country
Growing Middle Class
Rising demand for quality Canadian products
Services Market
Opportunities in IT, finance, and consulting
Sources:
- Global Affairs Canada
- Ministry of Commerce, India
- Export Development Canada