Bilateral relations Switzerland–Canada
Switzerland and Canada enjoy good, close relations. Canada is Switzerland's second largest partner in the Americas for bilateral trade and direct investments. In multilateral forums, the policies the two countries adopt regularly coincide, leading to mutually beneficial cooperation. As a member of the G7 and of the G20, Canada plays a major role in issues of interest to Switzerland, particularly international finance and taxation. As a NATO member and OSCE participating state, Canada is strongly committed to transatlantic relations and security in Europe.