British Columbia and Europe

The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) acts as a consistent support for business transactions between British Columbia and the European Union. With a population of approximately 448 million people, the European Union (EU), comprises 27 member states and is a major economic hub. Three of these member states are involved in the G7, alongside Canada, further strengthening their global relationships.

Trade & Investment Highlights

  • With nine EU members and six non-EU members adopting the Euro as their official currency, trade and competition is facilitated between businesses in the region while concurrently providing price stability.
  • Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement – The agreement was established in 2017 and facilitates trade between Canada and the European Union.
  • In 2021, the European Union was B.C.’s 5th largest destination for exports.

Europe at a Glance

Monetary figures are in USD

Opportunity for Foreign Investors and B.C. Exporters

Europe Top Industries (2017-2021)

Key Market Landing Pages Infographic - EU
Key Market Landing Pages Infographic - EU
Key Market Landing Pages Infographic - EU
Key Market Landing Pages Infographic - EU

How We Help

  • Assist in commercial location identification and site selection.
  • Provide information on transportation infrastructure and logistics gateways.
  • Offer introductions to sector associations, industries and provide cluster insight.
  • Facilitate understanding and solutions for talent, skilled workforce and labour mobility
  • Facilitate engagement with professional advisors on legal, compliance and tax matters
  • Help navigating and offering referrals within government agencies on First Nations, business and regulatory processes.
  • Identify high potential investment opportunities and offer industry insight.
  • Introductions to sector associations and local industry contacts.
  • Introductions to companies seeking investments to expand.
  • Provide knowledge on local innovation hubs and connections to entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Introductions to local venture capital networks.
  • Assist in navigating government export programs and financial supports.
  • Advice and coaching in international expansion and exporter development.
  • Support Team BC missions and trade events.
  • Match buyers and sellers in local and foreign markets.
  • Provide insight on trade agreements and barriers.
  • Introductions to trade representatives in foreign markets.
  • Market entry assistance in international markets.

Trade & Investment Office

Amsterdam

Europe’s multi-faceted economy continues to present many opportunities for trade and partnership in key sectors. These include resources, biomass and green technologies, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and education.

Rely on our Amsterdam representatives to help you network and capitalize on shared business opportunities.

Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries

Rupert Potter - Trade & Invest BC
Rupert Potter
Managing Director
Paul Kleijne - Trade & Invest BC
Paul Kleijne
Trade and Investment Specialist, The Netherlands

London

British Columbia’s Trade and Investment Representative office in London is the centre for our programs throughout Europe.

Europe’s multi-faceted economy continues to present many opportunities for trade and partnership in key sectors. These include resources, biomass and green technologies, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and education.

Rely on our London office to help you network and capitalize on shared business opportunities.

London Office:
10 York Road
London, SE1 7ND
United Kingdom

Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries

Rupert Potter - Trade & Invest BC
Rupert Potter
Managing Director
Melissa Arsenault - Trade & Invest BC
Melissa Arsenault
Operations Manager
Graham Hilton - Trade & Invest BC
Graham Hilton
Trade and Investment Specialist
Rhoda Campbell - Trade & Invest BC
Rhoda Campbell
Trade and Investment Specialist
Laetitia Macdougall - Trade & Invest BC
Laetitia Macdougall
Trade and Investment Specialist

Stuttgart

Europe’s multi-faceted economy continues to present many opportunities for trade and partnership in key sectors. These include resources, biomass and green technologies, information and communication technologies, life sciences, and education.

Rely on our Stuttgart representatives to help you network and capitalize on shared business opportunities.

Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries

Rupert Potter - Trade & Invest BC
Rupert Potter
Managing Director
Lukas Josten - Trade & Investment
Lukas Josten
Trade and Investment Specialist, Germany

Connect With Our International Network

Our Trade and Investment Representatives can help you establish the right connections, participate in events and tradeshows, explore programs and initiatives, and more. Connect with an expert near you.