With reference to the trade negotiations between India and Canada, consider the following statements: 1. The trade pact being negotiated is the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). 2. The negotiations are scheduled to conclude by December 2024. 3. The negotiations are currently at Round Six. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Canada aims to support India’s energy and mineral needs in trade pact talks

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 12 November 2026

Bilateral trade and supply chain security: a key GS2 International Relations and GS3 Economic theme.

Why in news

Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu announced that negotiations for a trade pact with India are underway to support India's energy and mineral needs.

Background

Canada and India are currently holding Round Six negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The negotiations aim to conclude by December 2026 during a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Facts for Prelims

FactNegotiations are currently at Round Six.
BodyComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is the trade pact under negotiation.
PostManinder Sidhu is the Canadian Minister of International Trade.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the trade negotiations between India and Canada, consider the following statements:

The trade pact being negotiated is the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
The negotiations are scheduled to conclude by December 2024.
The negotiations are currently at Round Six.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The negotiations aim to conclude by December 2026.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of bilateral trade agreements in securing critical mineral supply chains and energy security for emerging economies like India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Supply chain resilience: Reducing dependence on single-source mineral imports for green energy transition
Trade-off analysis: Balancing domestic industrial protection with liberalized market access for raw materials

Keywords: Critical minerals · Energy security · Bilateral trade · Supply chain diversification

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