Minister Evan Solomon’s visit to Germany reinforced Canada’s commitment to trusted international partnerships, responsible artificial intelligence and stronger digital economies.
As artificial intelligence reshapes global economies and intensifies competition for technological leadership, Canada is strengthening its international partnerships to advance AI sovereignty, innovation and economic resilience.
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, concluded a visit to Berlin on November 3, 2026, following a series of high-level discussions with European government officials and technology industry leaders focused on AI cooperation, digital transformation and economic security.
At Germany’s 2026 Digital Summit, Solomon delivered keynote remarks during the session “Tech Middle Powers Cooperation: Building a Sovereign Technology Alliance,” emphasizing the importance of trusted partnerships in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
He also participated in a ministerial discussion hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, titled “Shaping AI: From Sovereignty to Scale,” where international leaders explored strategies to strengthen domestic AI ecosystems while accelerating innovation and economic competitiveness.
“Canada’s message is clear: trusted partnerships are essential to building an innovative and secure AI future for all. With Germany and European allies, Canada is advancing partnerships that will strengthen AI safety, support innovation, grow our economies and help our workers and businesses succeed in an increasingly digital world,” stated the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Building a Sovereign Technology Alliance
A central focus of Solomon’s visit was strengthening Canada’s technology relationship with Germany.
During discussions with Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, the two ministers reaffirmed the importance of AI and digital technologies in driving economic growth and resilience.
Their discussions explored opportunities to expand cooperation through the Sovereign Technology Alliance, including recent commitments by both countries to invest in LawZero and support Cohere’s growth following its merger with Aleph Alpha.
The ministers also highlighted the need for stronger international collaboration on AI safety and the development of common standards to support responsible technological advancement.
“Canada and Germany deepened their close partnership at the Digital Summit in Berlin. We share the goal of developing safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence and harnessing its economic potential. Our approach is sovereignty through partnership, which means pooling our research and business capabilities, reducing technological dependencies and creating new opportunities for our companies. Together with Minister Solomon, I am committed to taking this cooperation forward,” expressed Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation.
Expanding Canada’s European AI Network
Beyond Germany, Solomon used the summit to deepen Canada’s relationships with other European partners.
He met with Anne Le Hénanff, France’s Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs; Willemijn Aerdts, the Netherlands’ Minister for the Digital Economy and Sovereignty; and Viktor Rossi, Switzerland’s Federal Chancellor.
The Minister also engaged representatives from SAP, Schwarz Digits and Giesecke+Devrient to explore opportunities for AI adoption and digital innovation in Canada.
These discussions reflected Canada’s broader efforts to strengthen its international technology relationships while creating new opportunities for Canadian innovators, workers and businesses.
The Berlin visit also reinforced the international priorities outlined in Canada’s National AI Strategy: AI for All, which identifies trusted partnerships as an important component of advancing responsible AI development, economic growth and digital resilience.
As countries navigate the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly AI-driven global economy, Canada’s expanding European partnerships are helping position the country to strengthen its technological sovereignty while supporting innovation and competitiveness in international markets.
