India, Nov. 13 -- The mobility of professionals is part of ongoing negotiations between India and Canada for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) that the two sides are hoping to finalise by the end of the year, people familiar with the matter said.

The two sides will hold the sixth round of negotiations for the trade deal this week, and economic ties and cooperation in key areas such as critical minerals and energy have been spurred by a turnaround in the overall relationship since Mark Carney was elected Canada's PM in March last year. The two countries are looking to finalise talks on the trade deal before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Canada during December 11-12.

The mobility of professionals is among the ite...