Introduction

Canada and Indonesia officially signed the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) in 2025, marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations. As the ratification process in both countries is nearing completion, ICA-CEPA is expected to create new opportunities for trade, investment, and business collaboration across a wide range of sectors.

One of the sectors with significant growth potential is the halal economy. Indonesia, as the world’s largest Muslim-majority country and one of the largest halal consumer markets globally, continues to strengthen its position as a regional halal hub covering food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, Islamic finance, and halal tourism. At the same time, Canada has developed a strong reputation as a trusted supplier of high-quality halal products and services, supported by advanced agri-food capabilities, strong regulatory standards, and a diverse multicultural business ecosystem.

The implementation of ICA-CEPA presents a strategic opportunity to deepen Canada-Indonesia cooperation in the halal sector through enhanced market access, investment facilitation, supply chain partnerships, standards cooperation, and business-to-business engagement.

In this context, the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) and KADIN propose to organize a webinar on “Halal Opportunities in Canada and Indonesia after ICA-CEPA” to facilitate dialogue between government stakeholders, industry leaders, business associations, and the private sector from both countries.

Objectives

• Highlight the opportunities created by ICA-CEPA for the halal sector in Canada and Indonesia.

• Promote greater understanding of the halal ecosystem, regulatory frameworks, and market trends in both countries.

• Explore potential collaboration in halal food, agri-food, consumer products, logistics, certification, and investment.

• Facilitate networking and business engagement between Canadian and Indonesian stakeholders.