India and Canada aim to conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks by end of 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 28 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India and Canada are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the goal of concluding talks by the end of 2026.
The proposed agreement aims to triple bilateral trade between the two nations from $17 billion to $50 billion by 2030.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal met with Mark Carney to review progress and explore opportunities for a fair, equitable, and balanced trade roadmap.
The negotiations focus on key sectors including energy, agri-food, technology, education, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications.
Recent high-level visits have helped reset relations following the 2023 killing of a Sikh activist in Canada.