Canada and the United States: A Strong Partnership

The links between Canada and the United States are deep, diverse and complex.

We share:

• A long tradition of cooperation in defending our continent and fighting for freedom.
• The world's largest trading relationship.
• A common border that stretches across 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles) of land and three oceans.
• Stewardship of a rich and diverse environment, including 20 percent of the world's supply of fresh water in the Great Lakes.

We are partners for security, in economic growth, for energy security, for a smart border and on environmental issues.  More details on partnerships...