Murphy Establishes Canadian Advisory Council After Successful US Visit

21 Sep, 2024

Murphy Establishes Canadian Advisory Council After Successful US Visit

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a new Canadian Advisory Council following a successful five-day visit to North America. Leading a delegation of Northern Ireland businesses, he visited Chicago and Toronto to strengthen trade ties. The new council will collaborate closely with Invest Northern Ireland and Northern Irish Connections, focusing on key sectors such as agri-tech, advanced manufacturing, engineering, fintech, and financial services.

The primary goal of the Canadian Advisory Council is to support Northern Ireland's trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy. By helping local businesses expand their footprint in Canada, the council aims to create avenues for Canadian firms interested in investing in Northern Ireland. Minister Murphy emphasized the importance of building relationships to attract FDI and support local businesses in increasing exports.

He noted Canada as one of Northern Ireland’s top export markets, making it essential to enhance connections. The council will leverage the expertise of leaders from Canada’s business community to foster partnerships and seize new opportunities. Rodney Hill, the council’s chair, expressed excitement about potential collaborations to strengthen ties between Northern Ireland and Canada. The visit highlighted Northern Ireland’s unique market access and opened doors for future trade and investment opportunities.