Canadian trade minister plans October 2026 India trip with nearly 300 delegates

The Economic Times, carrying a PTI report, says Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu plans to lead close to 300 business delegates to India later in October 2026. Sidhu said the mission would pursue opportunities in sectors including critical minerals, energy, agriculture and technology. A new round of India–Canada trade deal talks was scheduled to begin October 5 in Ottawa, with negotiators aiming to conclude a deal by year’s end.