On August 26 in Berlin, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany and to strengthen partnership frameworks in the minerals sector. The Canadian Prime Minister confirmed that his government will support multi-billion dollar investments in infrastructure to increase exports, noting that the first announcement regarding ports will be made within two weeks. Carney highlighted that expanding the ports of Montreal, Churchill in Manitoba, and other ports on the east coast will provide “huge potential” for exporting gas and minerals. According to a statement from the Canadian government, the partnership with Germany allows for expanding cooperation in LNG, alongside plans to develop a transatlantic hydrogen trade corridor.

Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson from Berlin said some investors aim to start shipping gas to Europe within five years, noting that Germany considers gas a transitional fuel and Canada has the opportunity to be a key partner.