Canada is now part of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and as such, becomes the 53^rd country in the Network.  This advancement boosts the support for European SMEs who are looking towards Canada, a key international market. The EEN in Canada is represented by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Canada’s largest industry and trade association. Canada’s entry to the EEN is complemented by the recent ‘Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement (CETA) which has been negotiated between the EU and Canada, thus strengthening the potentiality for expanded trade. Below is a snapshot of current Canadian business offers and requests which may be of interest to Irish SMEs. 

Business Opportunities in Canada

• A Canadian cast polypropylene plastic (CPP) film manufacturer servicing the flexible packaging industry in North America seeks an Irish manufacturer of specialty films for a reciprocal distribution agreement. For further information about this profile, please contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BRCA20140330001.
  
  
• A Canadian manufacturer of premium work-wear such as boots, coveralls, overalls, jackets, trousers and rainwear seeks Irish distributors for its product range. For further information, please quote Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOCA20140714001.
  
  
• A Canadian company, operating in the field of consulting and business support, is offering its services Irish SMEs who are seeking sales and marketing support in the US and Canada. For further information about this profile, please contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOCA20140218001.
  
  
• A Canadian company with technical expertise in the area of liquid filtration; producing products such as automatic scraper strainer and pressure vessels, using stainless steel, monel, and fibreglass, seeks distribution opportunities in Ireland. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOCA20140306001.

To find out more about business opportunities in Canada, remember to register your free place at the EEN seminar ‘Business Opportunities in Canada – Focus on Alberta’ which takes place in the River Lee Hotel on 13 November. Registrations can be made by clicking here.