What Happened
Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation in Defence and Security
The Government of Canada has signed a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) with Germany, establishing a trusted framework for the secure exchange of sensitive information. This agreement is expected to strengthen Canada’s engagement with Germany, a key NATO partner, and expand opportunities for Canadian industry to participate in German contracts involving classified information. The GSOIA is consistent with Canada’s European Engagement Strategy and advances Canada’s trade priorities, according to the announcement made by the Honourable Joël Lightbound and the Honourable Anita Anand, as reported by Unknown Source.