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Dear Members & Friends of the Chamber
This edition we focus on Health & Life Sciences news. Canada and the UK have a strong life sciences relationship with agreements between both governments, joint research funding, with thriving networks of researchers, universities, and R&D-intensive companies. To strengthen these links, Canada and the UK signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) in 2024. ‘This ST&I collaboration identified several key areas for cooperation, including quantum, AI, semiconductors, engineering biology and clean energy. Additionally, a focus on scientific diplomacy facilitates the exchange of expertise on issues such as international standards, governance, and regulation of new technologies, and help inform discussions in international forums.’ For more go to: https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/relations.aspx?lang=eng#a1
We are organising our 3rd Annual Canada-UK Life Sciences Half Day in partnership with the High Commission of Canada and AxialBridge, scheduled as an official BioIndustry Association’s (BIA) Annual London Life Sciences Week event. The event will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, 18 November at Canada House. Our agenda begins with a light lunch/coffee/tea and registration starting at 12:00 pm, followed by presentations from two Keynote VIP Speakers and panel discussions, followed by a short reception. Discussions will cover quantum technologies' impact on healthcare, pharmaceuticals and the life sciences industry; security and sovereignty of health data; opportunities to optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains by using quantum computing to provide more precise simulations of processes, and enhancing sensitivity and resolution in medical imaging and diagnostics; supporting earlier detection of diseases such as cancer and neurological conditions; data security & genomics and aligning policy frameworks on ethics, equity, and data protection in quantum healthcare. Do join us if you can.
We have received a number of requests for more info on both the British High Commission in Canada, and Canadian High Commission in the UK.
Focus on British High Commission in Canada – H.E. Rob Tinline, British High Commissioner to Canada
Rob Tinline has been British High Commissioner to Canada since February 2025. He represents the British Government in Canada and oversees the High Commission in Ottawa and Consulates in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. He is a career diplomat. Prior to arriving in Canada, he was Director Americas at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office from May 2022 - Jan 2025, advising on policy and overseeing the UK diplomatic network across the region. Before that he worked on the response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, having been Director for COVID-19 from 2020 to 2022 and Chief of the Assessments Staff for the Joint Intelligence Committee from 2017 - 2019. The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services. For more go to: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-ottawa/office/british-high-commission-ottawa
Focus on Canada’s High Commission in the UK – H.E. Ralph Goodale, Canada’s High Commissioner to the UK & Permanent Rep to the International Maritime Organization
Ralph Goodale has practical experience in business, agriculture, law, and broadcasting, as well as federal and provincial politics. He was first elected to the Parliament of Canada in 1974 at the age of 24.Mr. Goodale returned to the House of Commons in 1993 as the Member of Parliament for Wascana, and was subsequently re-elected 7 times and served in the federal Cabinet as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Minister of Natural Resources, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. In March of 2020, Mr. Goodale became Special Advisor to the Government of Canada with respect to Iran’s deadly attack against Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 which claimed many innocent Canadian lives. In December of 2023, Mr. Goodale was named Canada’s official representative to the Ismaili Imamat. For more go to: https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/london-londres.aspx?lang=eng
Events to look forward to:
Nov 4 High Commissioner’s breakfast briefing for Charter members & invited guests
Nov 17 Cleantech breakfast panel debate with Calgary Economic Development & Invest Alberta by invitation
Nov 18 Health & Life Sciences half day on ‘Quantum Technologies in Healthcare’ at Canada House
Nov 20 Chamber Gala Ball & Recognition Award Ceremony at the Guildhall
Nov 27 FX, Wealth & Tax evening with Trowbridge & others at Quebec House
Dec 5 Chamber Christmas lunch at Saddlers’ Hall
Membership News:
A warm welcome to our latest new Charter member: Canada Goose.
Additionally, our membership has been joined by: AND Capital Ventures, Global Relay, Hubbell Ventures, and Live Group.
If you wish to discuss a new membership with us, email us at: info@canada-uk.org
Izzy, Malika, Charlie, Wanda & Nigel
Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce
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