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Canada and Spain sign General Security of Information Agreement

Today, 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 Spain. 

This GSOIA will help to achieve 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 Spain, a like-minded partner and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally, through enhanced defence cooperation
  • expand markets and enhance Canadian industry competitiveness for Spanish contracts
  • provide a vehicle for Canada to access the Spanish specialized workforce and Spanish classified technologies
  • provide the framework for the exchange of classified information with Spain, including defence intelligence as well as sensitive operational information and technical data related to weapons systems

Please see this link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/09/canada-and-spain-sign-general-security-of-information-agreement-protecting-sensitive-information-and-promoting-economic-prosperity.html

 

Topic(s)

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

Information source

Canadian News Channel
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