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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — India and Canada are set to open their fifth round of negotiations for a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Ottawa on Monday, accelerating bilateral efforts to finalize the landmark free trade pact before the close of 2026. The five-day session, concluding on October 9, follows the fourth negotiating round wrapped up in New Delhi on September 18, reflecting renewed diplomatic momentum to lower cross-border tariffs, facilitate talent mobility, and stimulate mutual direct investment. The accelerated schedule arrives amid significant diplomatic groundwork, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noting last month that Indian Prime Minister…