CanadaIndia Envoy to Canada Says Ottawa Has Asked to ‘Take a Pause’ in Trade TalksSavePrintHigh Commissioner of India to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma speaks to reporters during an interview in Ottawa on Aug. 31, 2023. The Canadian Press/Patrick DoyleThe Canadian Press9/1/2023|Updated: 9/1/20230:00X 1India’s envoy to Canada says Ottawa has tapped the brakes on trade negotiations, just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to New Delhi.Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma said Ottawa sought a pause “within the last month” to ongoing talks for an Early Progress Trade Agreement.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesHuman Error or Irregularity? Supreme Court Hears Case on Byelection Won by One VoteFeb 13, 2026Feds Say $20M Loss at Emergency Stockpile Was Caused by Open Freezer DoorFeb 12, 2026Porter Airlines Aircraft Slides on Runway After Landing in HalifaxFeb 12, 2026Military Sexual Assault Investigation Was Rushed, Biased, Watchdog Commission SaysFeb 12, 2026Related Topicstrade negotiationsTrade DealsG20 Summit