Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a new strategic partnership with Qatar during a visit to Doha, aimed at boosting trade, investment, and security cooperation in a shifting global economy.
Carney met Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, with both leaders committing to accelerated two-way investment and collaboration across advanced technologies and defence. Qatar pledged significant strategic investments in Canadian nation-building projects, supporting clean energy, health, AI, and defence industries.
Key developments
• Agreement to conclude a Canada–Qatar Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) by summer 2026.
• Creation of a Joint Canada–Qatar Commission on economic and technical cooperation.
• Expanded cooperation in AI, quantum computing, aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing.
• Plans for a double-taxation agreement, expanded air services, and a Canadian defence attaché office in Doha.
The partnership aims to diversify Canada’s trade, attract global capital, and strengthen long-term economic resilience.
ℹ️ Prime Minister of Canada Press release
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