Key Takeaways
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Canada from September 24 to 25, 2026.
- Canada and Germany will discuss Ukraine, Euro-Atlantic security, economic security, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.
- Germany is Canada’s largest trading partner within the European Union, with bilateral merchandise trade reaching $34.2 billion in 2025.
Canada and Germany Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Global Affairs Canada describes Canada and Germany as close transatlantic partners and Allies working together to advance international peace and security and support Ukraine.
Both countries are also members of the G7 and cooperate on a range of shared priorities, including global security, trade and investment, energy security, critical minerals, climate action, research and innovation.
The September visit is intended to provide an opportunity for the two governments to discuss these areas and identify further opportunities for cooperation.
Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic Security on the Agenda
Support for Ukraine is among the issues expected to feature prominently during the visit.
Anand and Wadephul are scheduled to discuss support for Ukraine and broader Euro-Atlantic security, alongside developments in the Middle East and other regional and global issues.
The ministers will also discuss economic security, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and Canada-Germany cooperation within the G7, NATO and other multilateral forums.
Trade and Investment Remain Important
Economic relations are another major part of the Canada-Germany relationship.
Germany is Canada's largest trading partner within the European Union. According to Global Affairs Canada, bilateral merchandise trade reached $34.2 billion in 2025.
The two countries have also been trading under the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA, since 2017.
Canada says bilateral merchandise trade has grown significantly since the agreement began provisional application.
Critical Minerals and Energy Security
Critical minerals and energy security are also included among the priorities for Canada and Germany.
Both countries have identified cooperation in these areas as part of their broader economic and strategic relationship.
Global Affairs Canada lists energy security and critical minerals among the shared priorities on which Canada and Germany collaborate, alongside trade and investment, climate action, research and innovation, and global security.
The upcoming talks will provide an opportunity for the two governments to examine potential areas for deeper cooperation.
Artificial Intelligence and Research Cooperation
Artificial intelligence is another topic on the agenda for Anand and Wadephul.
Canada and Germany already cooperate on research and innovation, and Global Affairs Canada lists research and innovation among the areas covered by the bilateral relationship.
The discussions are expected to include artificial intelligence as well as bilateral, regional and global issues more broadly.
Canada and Germany Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations
The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Germany.
The anniversary comes as both countries continue to work together through bilateral channels as well as larger organizations such as NATO and the G7.
Canada also collaborates closely with Germany through the European Union.
Global Affairs Canada describes Germany as one of Canada's most important European partners.
What the Visit Could Cover
During the September 24–25 visit, Anand and Wadephul are expected to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues.
The agenda includes support for Ukraine, Euro-Atlantic security, developments in the Middle East, economic security, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.
The ministers will also discuss Canada-Germany cooperation within the G7, NATO and other multilateral forums.
A Broad Canada-Germany Partnership
The visit reflects the broad range of issues covered by Canada's relationship with Germany.
From trade and investment to security, energy, critical minerals, climate action, research and artificial intelligence, the two countries maintain cooperation across economic, diplomatic and strategic areas.
With bilateral merchandise trade reaching $34.2 billion in 2025 and the two countries marking 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, the latest ministerial visit adds another high-level engagement to the Canada-Germany relationship.