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Canada and Portugal sign General Security of Information Agreement

On September 16, 2025, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the signing of a General Security of Information Agreement (GSOIA) with Portugal. 

This GSOIA will assist in fulfilling tangible benefits for Canadians, such as improved access to defence markets and technologies. Once entered into force, this agreement will:

  • strengthen Canada’s engagement with Portugal, a like-minded partner and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally, by establishing a framework that supports cooperation in operations, equipment sharing and collaboration on shared NATO priorities in the Atlantic
  • expand markets and enhance Canadian industry competitiveness for contracts with Portugal
  • provide a vehicle for Canada to access the Portuguese specialized workforce and the country’s classified technologies
  • provide the framework for the exchange of classified information with Portugal, including defence intelligence as well as sensitive operational information and technical data related to weapons systems

Please visit this link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/09/canada-and-portugal-protect-sensitive-information-and-promote-economic-prosperity-with-signing-of-general-security-of-information-agreement.html

 

Topic(s)

Trade Agreements
Security and Trade Facilitation Programs
International Trade and Border Management

Information source

Canadian News Channel
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