February 27, 2026
On Februay 27, the first Policy Dialogue based on the Memorandum of Cooperation on Industrial Science and Technology signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the Department of Industry of Canada and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada on Industrial Science and Technology, was held through on-line. The overview of the assembly is as follows:
- The assembly was attended, on the Japanese aspect, by Mr. KIKUKAWA Jingo, Director General, Innovation and Environment Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Mr. KURIYAMA Atsushi, Director, North America Economic Coordination Division, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in addition to officers from each Ministries, and on the Canadian aspect, by Ms. Alexandra Dostal, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and officers from the ISED and the Global Affairs Canada.
- During the Dialogue, either side exchanged views on strengthening Japan-Canada cooperation in industrial science and expertise. The two sides additionally shared updates on their respective coverage developments and confirmed progress made up to now in precedence areas corresponding to quantum applied sciences. Japan and Canada concurred to think about the doable methods of cooperation going ahead to additional promote joint R&D and human-resource exchanges that contribute to accelerating innovation and making certain industrial competitiveness in each nations.
- On the similar day, the third Director Level Meeting was additionally held below the Memorandum of Cooperation. Participants mentioned key matters together with quantum applied sciences, AI, semiconductors, clear applied sciences, and worldwide collaboration, and exchanged views on selling deeper cooperation going ahead.
(Reference) The Memorandum of Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the Department of Industry of Canada and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada on Industrial Science and Technology
On September 21, 2023, amid the rising significance of financial safety, the Governments of Japan (METI and MOFA) and Canada (ISED and GAC) signed the Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen bilateral collaboration in industrial science and expertise, together with quantum and AI.