Question : TRADE PACT WITH CANADA



(a) whether the Government proposes to open trade with Canada;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the aims and objectives of such a trade pact; and

(c) the joint study group`s report prepared in this regard so far?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a)to (c) India and Canada have constituted a Joint Study Group to examine the feasibility of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two countries. The objectives of a CEPA between India and Canada will be primarily to broaden and deepen cooperation in all economic fields and to encourage trade and investment flows between the two countries.