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

Fifteen years ago, the Ireland Alberta Trade Association (IATA) was founded with a clear mission: to strengthen trade, investment, and...

The St. Brigid’s Day Luncheon celebrated women’s leadership, resilience, and mentorship, fostering connections and breaking barriers.