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 ArticlesConstruction Sector’s GDP Rises, but Still Facing Tariff, Labour Challenges: ReportJan 29, 2026Provinces Hit by Extortion Wave to Meet in Surrey, BC: EbyJan 28, 2026Man Cleared of 1984 Murder Makes Vancouver Court Appearance on New ChargesJan 28, 2026Ottawa Remains Open to Deal With Meta to Restore News to Facebook, InstagramJan 28, 2026Related Topicstrade negotiationsTrade DealsG20 Summit