Canada and Germany sign classified-information agreement

Canada and Germany have signed a General Security of Information Agreement that establishes rules for protecting classified information exchanged between the two countries.

Public Services and Procurement Canada said on September 25 that the agreement can support Canadian and German organizations working on government contracts that require access to sensitive or classified material. It sets a security framework; it is not itself a procurement contract or an award to a particular company.

The department says the arrangement may make it easier for eligible Canadian firms to participate in German classified contracting opportunities. Any such work would still depend on project-specific requirements, security clearances and subsequent contracts.

The release puts two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Germany at $34.3 billion in 2025. That trade figure provides economic context but does not forecast business generated by the new agreement.

Source: Public Services and Procurement Canada, published September 25, 2026.

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