Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has hailed a potential free trade deal with India as a 'game changer' for his country, as he met Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal in Ottawa.
Goyal began his three-day visit to Canada in the capital and called upon the PM, following which Carney posted, 'We're negotiating a free trade deal with India. This will be a game changer for Canadian workers and businesses — unlocking a massive new market. We're working fast.'
Carney added that they reviewed progress on the ongoing negotiations towards the comprehensive economic partnership agreement or CEPA and to explore 'the opportunities ahead for both our countries in energy, agri-food, tech, and education.'
Goyal said he conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'warm greetings' to Carney and expressed optimism towards the early conclusion of the CEPA.
A readout of the meeting issued by Global Affairs Canada, the country's foreign ministry, said the two ministers 'highlighted the solid progress' made during the first two rounds of negotiations towards the CEPA and 'reaffirmed their commitment to conclude it this year.'
