Modi will visit Canada in December as a trade deal with India nears

Ottawa and Toronto

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on Dec 11 and 12, mostly in Ottawa and Toronto. It will be Modi's first bilateral trip to Canada since 2015.

Two-way trade target for 2030

70 billion dollars

Both countries aim to conclude a trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, by the end of the year. Two-way trade was worth $30.4 billion in 2025, and the leaders want $70 billion by 2030.

And us?

Where Canada sees openings

• Energy
• Critical minerals and mining
• Food security
• Nuclear energy

International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says Canada wants to sell India more energy and critical minerals. Ottawa also sees room in mining, food security, infrastructure and nuclear energy.

Background

Relations fell to their lowest in decades in 2023 and have been repaired since Carney became prime minister in 2025. A fifth round of trade talks was held in Ottawa last week.