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The Chamber of Commerce is set to lead a trade mission to Canada, aiming to capitalise on the momentum built during the official mission in 2022. The business delegation will head to Montreal and Toronto from 27 to 31 October 2024. Counting 40 participants, including representatives from 16 companies and numerous institutions, Luxembourg seeks to strengthen its business ties with Canada.
Strategic Sectors and Key Partnerships
Further to the synergies identified between the priorities of the Luxembourg and the Canadian ecosystems, the mission will focus on space, cybersecurity and defense. These sectors also mirror the strategic priorities of the Chamber of Commerce, which has recently set up working groups to develop opportunities for companies in these fields.
“The Chamber of Commerce aims to strengthen its relations with the Canadian economy in strategic domains. After the success of our last multi-sectoral mission in 2022, this time we are targeting specific sectors to notably forge links with Canada’s key industry partners”, explains Carlo Thelen, CEO/Director General of the Chamber of Commerce.
Through this trade mission, the Chamber of Commerce has expanded its network in Canada by collaborating with key institutions such as the Chambre de Commerce du Montréal métropolitain, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and key industry organisations such as INSEC-M (cybersecurity), Aéro Montréal (space) and CADSI (defense).
A Strong Luxembourgish Delegation
The delegation includes major companies in the space/defense and cyber sectors, ranging from startups to corporates that are keen on tapping new opportunities and on developing partnerships in Canada.
This strong delegation is a result of a fruitful collaboration with key institutions, such as the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity, the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Canada and the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in New York.
A Robust Program
In both Montreal and Toronto, the Luxembourg delegation will participate in business forums, workshops, and B2B sessions, complemented by high-level networking receptions. Visits to major industry players, including MDA Space, Bombardier, NordSpace and the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, have also been scheduled.
A significant milestone of this mission will be Luxembourg’s participation in the InCyber Forum North America in Montreal. This event showcases the importance of the cybersecurity sector in Canada. It will provide a unique opportunity for Luxembourgish cybersecurity companies to present their expertise on an international stage. Luxembourg organises a pavilion at the Incyber Forum Europe in Lille and is looking forward to exploring its North American edition in the framework of this mission.
