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German
business
counts.

$4 Trillion GDP

Germany is the largest economy in the EU, and Canada’s 6th largest trading partner.

Explore the numbers

$22 billion trade volume

Germany and Canada

4th largest importer

Germany to Canada

$17 billion invested

German direct investment

55,000 jobs

From German businesses in Canada

380,000 visitors

German tourists to Canada

When you consider how much German industry contributes to the Canadian economy, you see that the benefits really add up. But there’s more to this story than the numbers. Partnering with German business opens the door to world-leading expertise in manufacturing, and sectors like transportation, pharmaceuticals, and many others.

Smart technologies,
bright future.

With Canada looking to diversify its trading relationships, it’s an ideal time for German-Canadian business collaboration. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and Europe reduces barriers and brings new opportunities for bilateral commerce.

Looking ahead.

German industry already thrives in Canada, and there’s so much potential for growth. Our values align, and so does our outlook. Germany, like Canada, is committed to technologies that can transform the way we work and live for the better - technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), renewable energy, and smart cities. The promise of good things to come...