Welcome to the Ireland Canada Business Association
Chris Collenette, Chairperson
As Chairperson of the Ireland Canada Business Association (ICBA), I am pleased to welcome you to this website. Our mission is to Connect, Communicate and Influence Irish - Canadian stakeholders on behalf of our membership, which has now grown to over 100 companies.
Canada is very quickly becoming one of the most significant FDI influences in Ireland, with over 75 operational companies here employing some 13,000 workers – an increase of over 40% since 2014. With Brexit strengthening Ireland’s position as a natural gateway to Europe for multinationals, boosted by the recent opening of an IDA office in Toronto and a new consulate in Vancouver, the opportunity for further growth between our two nations is sizeable.
The ICBA is proud of the work of our members and we look forward to further assisting them in their bilateral investment and trade between Canada and Ireland. We are committed to building on the work accomplished over the last 40 years to promote member views and protect their transatlantic businesses.
(this is an abridged version of Chris Collenette’s full address, which you can read here)
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NEWSFLASH
Chris Collenette, ICBA Chair, joins Pat Kenny on Newstalk to put forward the case for the new government ratifying CETA as a priority. 1 July 2020
Trade with Canada key to post-COVID-19 economic recovery and mitigation against Brexit
Ireland should not be the last EU country to ratify CETA, says trade association.
The Ireland Canada Business Association (ICBA) is calling on the new government to ratify a hugely important trade deal between Europe and Canada. Failure to sign the agreement could hamper Ireland’s post-COVID-19 recovery and further expose the country’s economy to the impact of Brexit.
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Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation can be found at dbei.gov.ie.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AGM
Wednesday, 2nd September 2020 - 5.00pm
Venue: TBC
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ICBA Newsletter – September 2020
A Message from Kate Hickey, Executive Director, ICBA Dear Friend of the ICBA, We have heard the word community used often during these past months. The ICBA is a community of people working in Irish and Canadian businesses navigating an uncertain landscape with optimism and fortitude.
ICBA Newsletter – April 2020
A Message from ICBA Chair, Chris Collenette Dear Friend, The coronavirus has generated unprecedented uncertainty in every aspect of our lives. At the Ireland Canada Business Association we will continue to support our members throughout this challenging period. Given that reduced inte
Trade with Canada key to post-COVID-19 economic recovery and mitigation against Brexit
Ireland should not be the last EU country to ratify CETA, says trade association. Ahead of Canada Day this Wednesday July 1st, The Ireland Canada Business Association (ICBA) is calling on the new government to ratify a hugely important trade deal between Europe and Canada. Failure to
Best of luck to Canadian golfer Aaran Cockerill and all the Irish golfers in the Irish Open golf tournament at Galgorm Castle this weekend. In this video, legendary Irish golfer, Des Smyth, chats to G Golf Ireland CEO and ICBA member, Joe Shannon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2XwqwNoCP0&feature=youtu.be
Well done @mary_ng ! We are looking forward to continued trade between Ireland and Canada under CETA. https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/09/statement-by-minister-ng-on-third-anniversary-of-canada-eu-comprehensive-economic-and-trade-agreement.html
We're delighted that Ireland's new Ambassador to Canada, @EamonnMcKee, is our guest on the latest episode of The Ireland Canada Connection podcast series. It's a fascinating conversation, we hope you enjoy! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1065652/5481685-an-interview-with-ireland-s-new-ambassador-to-canada-eamonn-mckee
🇮🇪🇨🇦Make sure to take some time this weekend to listen to ‘The Ireland Canada Connection’ podcast from @IreCanBiz, featuring a wide-ranging interview with our new Ambassador Designate @EamonnMcKee 🇮🇪🇨🇦 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1065652/5481685-an-interview-with-ireland-s-new-ambassador-to-canada-eamonn-mckee
Podcasts
Speech by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms Heather Humphreys – ICBA Trade Briefing - 28 September 2018
IMAX, Teknicor and William Fry on Brexit, GDPR and doing business in Ireland - Trade Briefing - 28 September 2018
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