India-Canada trade surges 36.7% ahead of CEPA deal

Canada's merchandise exports to India rose 36.7% year-over-year to CA$3.03 billion (Jan–Aug 2026), while imports from India grew 10.2% to CA$7.05 billion. A 300-member Canadian trade mission secured 34 deals worth CA$300 million. PM Modi and Carney spoke by phone as both nations push to conclude CEPA talks by December.