Atlantic Canada’s maritime strengths – potatoes and bioscience (Prince Edward Islands – PEI), ocean tech and ports (Nova Scotia), food processing, forestry and fast-rising container logistics (New Brunswick) – align with Pakistan’s needs in food security, blue economy, energy efficiency and trade facilitation.
Newfoundland and Pakistan can convert post-COVID momentum into durable partnerships – linking offshore energy, green hydrogen, fisheries, ocean tech and maritime education – to create jobs, diversify markets and scale innovation while building resilient, rules-based supply chains for both economies.
Saskatchewan and Pakistan can convert post-COVID recovery into durable growth by pairing prairie strengths – pulses, potash, ag-innovation and university research – with Pakistan’s food-security, fertilizer and digital-modernization needs, creating investable projects, better trade balances and resilient people-to-people links.
British Columbia and Pakistan can translate post-COVID momentum into durable partnerships – linking LNG and ports, forestry and agri-seafood, critical minerals, tech and higher education – to create jobs, diversify markets and commercialize innovation in both economies.
Alberta and Pakistan can turn post-COVID momentum into a durable partnership—linking energy, agri-food, tech, higher education and critical minerals – to create jobs, diversify markets and commercialize innovation while deepening people-to-people ties and supply-chain resilience in both economies.
Ontario and Pakistan are forging deeper ties across trade, investment, education, and people-to-people connections. This collaboration leverages Ontario’s strengths and Pakistan’s potential, offering mutual benefits through economic partnerships, innovation exchanges, and enriched cultural understanding.
Canada and Pakistan’s development partnership blends humanitarian aid, climate resilience, trade and research. Bolstered by significant diaspora ties and mutual investments, both nations can leverage cooperation to build a resilient, inclusive and prosperous future together.
Canada’s clean-energy expertise and capital, combined with Pakistan’s booming demand and ambitious renewables expansion, can drive a robust partnership. Joint projects and investment (backed by recent dialogues and agreements) promise sustainable growth, improved connectivity, and shared economic and environmental benefits for both nations.
Strengthening early childhood education (ECE) through Canada–Pakistan partnership delivers mutual gains. Investing in high-quality preschool programs yields economic and social returns (each \$1 invested brings \$6–\$17 back[1]). Canada’s experience and Pakistan’s large youth population can combine: by co-developing curricula, training teachers, and funding access, both countries boost human capital and innovation. Policymakers, investors, and educators can seize this win-win: Canada enhances global leadership and market ties, while Pakistan accelerates development with educated future workers.
Canada’s booming technology sector (over $100B value) and Pakistan’s rapidly growing IT exports (a record $3.8B in FY2024–25) are strong complements. By aligning Canada’s innovation and investment climate with Pakistan’s skilled, cost-competitive IT workforce; both nations can unlock mutual growth in digital services, from software and AI to cybersecurity and digital marketing.
