Confident of trade pact ahead of PM Modi's trip: Canada envoy

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Canada's high commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, expressed confidence that the countries could finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit next month. He also said Canada's student-policy changes target fraudulent schools while preserving opportunities for legitimate Indian applicants.

Christopher Cooter, Canada’s high commissioner to India, expressed hope for the imminent finalization of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. This agreement aims to bolster trade relations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit next month. Cooter emphasized that new international student policies focus on eliminating fraudulent schools while still welcoming legitimate Indian student applications.