Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion

Ms Jacqueline Gilna:

I might add to that. The Senator mentioned New Zealand, but if we look at the Irish population base in Quebec and Montreal specifically from a business perspective, the relationship with New Zealand, for example, and other countries that do not have that historic connection is significantly different. Looking at Canadian federalism, we cannot emphasise enough how important it is to have Irish State agencies and a trade commissioner supporting business and the opportunities from Quebec. It is a unique position within Canadian federalism.