Ottawa, May 26 -- India and Canada on Tuesday accelerated negotiations on a proposed trade agreement aimed at expanding economic ties and boosting bilateral trade during Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Canada.

During his three-day visit, Goyal arrived in Canada with more than 100 Indian business representatives in what Canadian officials described as India's largest-ever business delegation to any country, as New Delhi and Ottawa pushed forward negotiations on a proposed trade agreement.

During his visit, Goyal met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior ministers in Ottawa on Monday.

In meetings with Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, the ministers discussed cooperation in sectors including aerospace, agri-...