FAQs

Germany is Canada's largest trading partner in the European Union and its sixth-largest worldwide. Two-way merchandise trade reached CAD $30.5 billion in 2025 — up 43% since before the Canada–EU trade agreement (CETA) took effect in 2017. CETA has eliminated tariffs on roughly 98% of goods traded between Canada and the EU, and Germany ranks 4th among Canada's foreign investors, with a direct-investment stock of about CAD $40.5 billion. For German firms, that means a large, open, and growing market with much of the regulatory friction already removed — exactly the environment CGCIC is built to help you navigate. 

CGCIC is a service provider, member organisation and representative of German industry. Specifically, we support German companies with market entry, expansion, and operations in Canada through consulting, compliance, HR, payroll, immigration, and networking services. 

German SMEs and corporates planning to enter Canada, hire employees, or build partnerships benefit most. Whether you are a Chamber member or not, our services are available to any company looking to expand into Canada. We combine German-language expertise with local Canadian execution – reducing risk and accelerating your path to success.

Yes. CGCIC offers guidance, consultation, and application services for immigration, including work permits, visas, and relocation requirements for employees moving to Canada. CETA further eases the movement of business professionals between Canada and the EU, simplifying many intra-company transfers. 

CGCIC combines institutional trust with hands-on execution, offering both advisory and operational services. As a German Chamber of Commerce, it carries a public mandate from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs – roughly 13% of its budget is federally supported – while funding the rest through member, service fees and delegations.