Narendra Damodardas Modi (born 17 September 1950) is an Indian politician and statesman. He has served as prime minister of India since 26 May 2014 and represents Varanasi in Parliament. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Before becoming prime minister, Modi was chief minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. In the trade talks described in the news, Canada is seeking to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India ahead of Modi’s anticipated visit to Canada.