In 2026, the Alberta–Ireland trade relationship enters a pivotal phase, marked by high-level visits, business delegations and new engagement opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic. From the launch of the Beyond Barriers report to upcoming inbound and outbound missions, this year signals growing momentum — and meaningful opportunities — for companies, investors and sector leaders looking to deepen connections between Alberta and Ireland.

It was a full and productive week in Dublin for the Ireland–Alberta Trade Association, marked by meetings, events and conversations that underscored the deepening relationship between Ireland and Alberta across multiple sectors. From technology and education to clean energy and agri-food, discussions throughout the week revealed a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and partnership. While the schedule included formal meetings, it also extended to major networking

In September 2025, the Conference Board of Canada released "Beyond Barriers – Deepening Canada–Ireland Trade and Investment ," a landmark report commissioned by Team Ireland in Canada. It provides the most detailed analysis to date of the economic relationship between the two countries—and it tells a clear story.  Trade between Canada and Ireland has nearly doubled since 2016, reaching US $9.6 billion in 2023, with bilateral investment flows rising sharply. Canadian firms in

In April 2025, the Ireland Alberta Trade Association (IATA), in partnership with Calgary Economic Development, led a trade mission to Ireland. Alberta companies explored EU market opportunities through curated meetings, site visits, and expert briefings. This summary highlights the key moments, insights, and connections that made the mission valuable for companies looking to expand internationally.

Discover how SAIT and Ireland’s Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) are advancing an international education partnership focused on applied learning, joint research, and student mobility. With support from the Ireland Alberta Trade Association (IATA) and the Irish Higher Education Authority, this collaboration highlights growing opportunities between Alberta and Ireland in post-secondary innovation, global curriculum, and cross-border cooperation in higher education

With the United States introducing new tariffs on imports from the European Union—including Ireland—businesses on both sides of the Atlantic are reassessing their trade strategies. While this move may pose challenges for Irish exporters targeting the U.S. market, it also opens up new and promising pathways for trade diversification. One such opportunity lies in strengthening bilateral trade between Ireland and Alberta. Why Ireland and Alberta? Ireland and Alberta share more t