Canada-Germany AI declaration signals further drift away from U.S.
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Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration on artificial intelligence as Ottawa continues efforts to diversify partnerships on a global scale.
Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent on artificial intelligence, marking a further step in Ottawa’s efforts to strengthen international partnerships as global tensions reshape trade priorities.
The agreement was signed by Evan Solomon, Canada’s minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, and Karsten Wildberger, Germany’s minister for digital transformation and government modernization, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.
The declaration builds on the Canada–Germany Digital Alliance announced in December and sets out a framework for expanded co-operation on AI development, infrastructure and talent.
Both countries also announced the launch of a new Sovereign Technology Alliance aimed at strengthening collaboration among trusted partners on advanced technologies and reducing strategic technology dependencies.
In a statement, Solomon said the partnership reflects the growing importance of AI to economic security and competitiveness.
“Artificial intelligence is becoming foundational to economic strength and national security,” Solomon said. “This is about delivering practical results for our economies and our citizens.”
Under the declaration, Canada and Germany will focus on expanding secure compute infrastructure, accelerating AI research and commercialization, and strengthening talent development.
The agreement comes as Canada continues to pursue deeper ties with countries outside the United States, with Prime Minister Mark Carney pushing a strategy centred on trade diversification.
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