Webinar: Spotlight on Canada
Learn about the latest in-market macroeconomic and industry trends in Canada
This Spotlight on Canada webinar from Invest NI will showcase the latest in-market macroeconomic and industry trends in Canada. It will also provide insight into a select number of success factors, challenges, and potential obstacles for entering the market.
Why Canada?
Canada is the second largest country in the world by area with a population of over 40 million people. It is politically stable with a strong record of economic growth and benefits from the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA) - a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Canada. Export sales from the UK to Canada are valued at £16.1 billion.
It is a highly developed and competitive market with similar business practices to Northern Ireland, and strong economic and cultural ties with 14% of the Canadian population claiming Irish heritage. Northern Ireland companies such as Kainos, Options IT, First Derivative have established themselves in the market.
Webinar details
- Date: Thursday 15 February 2024
- Time: 2:30pm to 3.30pm
The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session with panellists.
Panellists will include representatives from:
- the Canadian Government in the UK
- Tim Nakai, Head of Growth for RSM Canada
- Fiona Brown a Partner from Aird Berlis LLP
- Fraser MacDonald - Vice President Strategy Corp
- Michael Barton, Regional Director for Canada, Invest Northern Ireland America
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First published 12 January 2024