The Chamber has facilitated bilateral business
relationships for over 100 years.
A powerful, collaborative, and historic community
The Canada-UK Chamber of CommerceSince our beginnings in 1921 as “The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain,” our objective has been consistent: to coordinate activities between Canada and the UK.
In 1927 our Chamber was incorporated as a UK company and in 1970 our organisation’s name permanently changed to the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce.
Today our Chamber is comprised of representatives and leaders from some of Canada and the UK’s most recognisable businesses. For over 100 years, we have prioritised meaningful introductions and e-introductions to encourage and foster business development-now and into the future.
Membership
William Smith
President Governance Committee Member Managing Director, Head of International, BMO Capital Markets, BMO Financial Group
Nigel Bacon
Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce
Frédérique Carrier
Hon. Treasurer & Vice President Audit Committee & Governance Committee Member Managing Director, Head of Investment Strategy RBC WM-International
Rob Brant
Vice President Chair Energy Forum, Audit Committee & Governance Committee Member Managing Partner, McCarthy Tétrault London
Matthew Grisoni
Vice President Co-Chair Technology Forum & Co-Chair International Trade Forum Senior Vice President, CGI ISMC UK Ltd
William Swords
Vice President Chair International Trade Forum & Governance Committee Member Chair Canada-UK Foundation
Samantha Myers
Vice President Co-Chair Mining and Natural Resources Forum & Governance Committee Member Partner, Public Companies and Capital Markets, Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
Nigel Bacon
Chamber Secretariat CEO
Lisa Selby
Chamber Secretariat Business Development & Member Engagement Executive
Isabel Einon
Chamber Secretariat Events & Programmes Manager
Cathrine Falck
Chamber Secretariat Admin & Finance Assistant
Charlie Bacon
Chamber Secretariat Admin & Events Assistant
Sophia Arvanitis
Co-Chair International Trade Forum MAgent-General in London, Government of Ontario
Klaus Büttner
Co-Chair Energy Forum Managing Director (EMEA), Alberta United Kingdom Office, Invest Alberta Corporation, London
Patrick Charbonneau
Board Director Managing Director, Infrastructure Investments (Europe), PSP Investments
Richie Clark
Board Director Governance Committee Member Managing Director, Head of International, BMO Capital Markets, BMO Financial Group
Julian Clark
Board Director Co-Chair Mining & Natural Resources Forum Regional Director, Europe, Hatch
Simon Côté
Board Director Co-Chair Financial Services ForumAudit Committee Member General Manager and Managing Director, National Bank of Canada London
Peter Conroy
Board Director President, Trayport (a TMX Company)
Victor Phillip M. Dahdaleh
Board Director Chair Governance Committee Chairman, Dadco Group
Bruce Dunlop
Co-Chair Financial Services Forum Regional Vice-President, EMEA Export Development Canada
Bob El-Hawary
Executive Vice President – EMEA & Asia Pacific, Cognitive Systems Corp
Katie Fedosenko
Co-Chair Mining and Natural Resources Forum Co-Chair Sustainability Forum Director, ESG Engagement- Teck Resources
Peter Heidinger
Board Director
Sharon Kim
Board Director Executive Managing Director & Region Head of Europe, TD Securities
Wayne Lee
Board Director Co-Chair Financial Services Forum Managing Director & Head, Europe & Asia Pacific, CIBC World Markets plc
Peter Noble
Board Director Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Rupert Potter
Board Director Managing Director -Europe, European Trade & Investment Office, Province of British Columbia
Lisa Quest
Board Director Partner, Head of UK&I, Co-Head of Public Sector - Europe, Oliver Wyman
Sue Reynolds
Board Director Co-Chair Tech Forum Regional Marketing Director, UK & NEU, OpenText
Line Rivard
Co-Chair International Trade Forum Agent-General, Quebec Government Office London
Ranissah Samah
Co-Chair International Trade Forum Agent-General, Saskatchewan-UK Office Ministry of Trade and Export Development
Allan Taylor
Board Director Partner & Co-Head EMEA Coporate Practice, White & Case LLP
Paul Bowes
Observer to the Board Country Manager Canada FTSE Russell
Derek N. Linfield
UK-based Advisor Director, Cornish Lithium Ltd, & Non-Executive Chairman, Mkango Resources Ltd
Andrew Smith
Observer to the Board Minister-Counsellor (Commercial/Economic) & Senior Trade Commissioner, High Commission of Canada
Leslie Stephenson
Diversity & Inclusion ForumForums
Creative Industries
This forum shines a spotlight on opportunities in Canada and the UK’s hugely diverse creative industries including for example: advertising, architecture, craft, design, fashion, television, information technology, software, publishing, museums, galleries, libraries, performing and visual arts.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Diversity & Inclusion Forum advocates and ensures inclusion in the Chamber’s Event Programme, Board representation and Secretariat. Advice within this forum assists in the business development of organisations from Canada and the UK, including advice for start-ups wishing to trade and invest in Canada and the UK.
Energy
The Energy forum promotes knowledge transfer and trade within the energy sector between Canada and the UK. Events are established to further knowledge and conversation around renewable and non-renewable resources alike.
Financial Services
The Financial Services Forum organises regular events focusing on investments, lending, and management of money and assets in the UK and Canada. Leading organisations from both countries with cross jurisdictional investments regularly speak at events.
FinTech
This forum focuses on new technology for the Financial industry, and FinTech start-ups as well as facilitating networking and collaboration. The forum offers advice, updates on trends, and events showcasing innovation from the UK and Canada e.g. highlighting digital banking, digital assets, financial inclusion, insurtech, women and fintech.
Health & Life Sciences
Canada and the UK’s life sciences sector is an important contributor to both countries’ innovation economy - creating medical innovations to improve healthcare and patient care at home and abroad. This forum will focus on events that highlight both countries’ expertise in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics, medical technology, biotechs and start-ups. Companies of all sizes are welcome to participate.
International Trade
The Property & Infrastructure forum organises regular events focusing on opportunities for investment, innovation, challenges and trends in Canada and the UK in the property sector.
Legal & Tax
The Legal & Tax Forum organises regular events focusing on advice and updates for individuals and corporates from the UK and Canada in each jurisdiction, Leading advisers and organisations from both countries with cross jurisdictional experience regularly speak at events.
Mining & Natural Resources
With a specific focus on mining, forestry, and metals, this forum ensures a balanced understanding of the opportunities and current challenges in the Canadian and UK mining and natural resources industries.
Property & Infrastructure
The Property & Infrastructure forum organises regular events focusing on opportunities for investment, innovation, challenges and trends in Canada and the UK in the property sector.
SME
If you’re looking for guidance and assistance with business development, this forum is for you. The SME Forum encourages knowledge transfer and support to small businesses and entrepreneurs, including start up advice.
Sustainability
From ESG, SDGs and circular economy to carbon emissions reduction, sustainability reporting, responsible investment and COP26, the Sustainability Forum covers a diverse range of topics to help Canadian and British businesses navigate sustainability challenges and foster bilateral partnerships for a greener future.
Technology
From topics as varied as GDPR, Big Data, IoT, automation, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence, the Technology forum attempts to showcase and share current best practice, breakthrough technologies, trends and challenges in this sector.
