India and Canada restart trade ministerial dialogue
What happened
- Canada’s trade minister visited India on 11-14 November 2025 for the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment [PIB].
- Two-way trade in goods and services was USD 23.66 billion in 2024; merchandise trade about USD 8.98 billion, up 10% [PIB].
- They agreed to build supply-chain partnerships in critical minerals and clean energy [PIB].
Background
- Ties had dipped sharply in 2023-24. The leaders met at the G7 in Kananaskis and foreign ministers issued a joint statement on 13 October 2025 [PIB].
Why it matters
- Trade is being used to rebuild trust. Canada has uranium, potash and critical minerals India needs.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-14): canada's trade minister visited India on 11-14 November 2025 for the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment.
- Trade is being used to rebuild trust. Canada has uranium, potash and critical minerals India needs.
Quotable data pointTwo-way trade in goods and services was USD 23.66 billion in 2024; merchandise trade about USD 8.98 billion, up 10%.
PIB: Commerce: India-Canada Joint Statement MDTI, 14 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Mains: India-Canada relations.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Edition of the MDTI
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Bilateral trade in goods and services, 2024
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Where did the PMs meet earlier in 2025?
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: India-Canada Joint Statement MDTI, 14 Nov 2025
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