Germany and Canada

German Foriegn Minister Dr. Guido Westerwelle meets the Premier of Ontario, Dalton McGuinty Enlarge image (© Photothek/Grabowsky) The relationship that has evolved between the Federal Republic of Germany and Canada since the end of the Second World War is a close and cordial one. There are no political problems between the two countries. Both are members of NATO and share common political values, economic systems and lifestyles. 

Both governments pursue a policy of active involvement in seeking to solve major problems facing members of the Western alliance: arms control, disarmament and stability in the post-Cold War world are high on their agenda.

Both countries are actively engaged in efforts to reduce North-South tension. Heads of government and ministers meet regularly, both in bilateral consultations and in multilateral forums, such as the annual G8 economic summit, at the United Nations, World Trade Organization and a host of other international organizations.

Germany and Canada share a remarkable degree of agreement on most issues. Relations in recent years have steadily intensified, to the point where a dense network of consultation and cooperation occurs at both the political and economic levels.

Close cultural and scientific ties, exchange programs by scientists, students and pupils, and buoyant tourism, symbolize our excellent bilateral relations. Perhaps more importantly, 300,000 Canadian soldiers guaranteed freedom, democracy and security in postwar Germany. That we shall not forget.

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Germany and Canada - A Partnership of Regions

Germany and Canada work closely together not only at the national but also at the regional level. Of the many and varied connections between the two countries, three partnerships between German federal states and Canadian provinces have been particularly successful.

A partnership of regions - Deuschland Magazin 2011 [pdf, 170,26k]

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77% of Canadians have a favorable opinion of Germany

According to a recent report from the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C., Germany is among the countries with the best image worldwide - much better than most Germans think. Canadians have an especially positive view of Germany.  77% of Canadians questioned had a favorable opinion of Germany.  Only a few countries, including France (at 89%) and Holland (at 88%), had more positive opinions of Germany.