Bilateral negotiators are currently engaged in their sixth round of talks to conclude the draft economic agreement in time for the December summit. While finalizing the text represents a breakthrough, full ratification will still require time to accommodate Canadian provincial governments. The upcoming bilateral visit is also slated to produce subsidiary agreements to facilitate business travel and new collaborative announcements in the space sector. Additionally, Canada reaffirmed its commitment to genuine Indian students, noting that recent enrollment caps target only fraudulent colleges seeking permanent residency loopholes.
Key points
Finalizing the bilateral economic partnership agreement will mark a major milestone despi…: Finalizing the bilateral economic partnership agreement will mark a major milestone despite the lengthy provincial ratification process ahead.
Regulatory enrollment caps are aimed at eliminating abusive, fly-by-night colleges rather…: Regulatory enrollment caps are aimed at eliminating abusive, fly-by-night colleges rather than curbing legitimate Indian student applications.
Modi's upcoming visit is projected to advance bilateral relations further through formal…: Modi's upcoming visit is projected to advance bilateral relations further through formal space sector announcements and easier business travel.
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Christopher Cooter, Canada’s high commissioner to India
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