Canada postpones trade mission to India

New Delhi, NT Bureau: Due to strained diplomatic relations between the two countries, Canada has decided to delay a trade mission to India scheduled for October, according to Reuters.

A team comprising Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng and the country’s business leaders was scheduled to visit Mumbai on October 9 for a five-day trip named “Team Canada” trade mission.

“At this time, we are postponing the upcoming trade mission to India,” said Shanti Cosentino, a spokesperson for Canada’s trade minister. Cosentino did not cite a reason for the decision, according to Reuters.