A powerful, collaborative, and historic community

The Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce

Since 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

Wayne Lee

President Co-Chair Financial Services Forum Head of Europe and Asia Pacific Region, CIBC Capital Markets

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
Canada UK Chamber

Nigel Bacon

Chamber Secretariat CEO
Canada UK Chamber

Lisa Selby

Chamber Secretariat Business Development & Member Engagement Executive
Canada UK Chamber

Isabel Einon

Chamber Secretariat Events & Programmes Manager
Canada UK Chamber

Cathrine Falck

Chamber Secretariat Admin & Finance Assistant
Canada UK Chamber

Charlie Bacon

Chamber Secretariat Admin & Events Assistant
Canada UK Chamber

Sophia Arvanitis

Co-Chair International Trade Forum MAgent-General in London, Government of Ontario
Canada UK Chamber

Klaus Büttner

Co-Chair Energy Forum Managing Director (EMEA), Alberta United Kingdom Office, Invest Alberta Corporation, London
Canada UK Chamber

Patrick Charbonneau

Board Director Managing Director, Infrastructure Investments (Europe), PSP Investments
Canada UK Chamber

Richie Clark

Board Director Governance Committee Member Managing Director, Head of International, BMO Capital Markets, BMO Financial Group
Canada UK Chamber

Julian Clark

Board Director Co-Chair Mining & Natural Resources Forum Regional Director, Europe, Hatch
Canada UK Chamber

Simon Côté

Board Director Co-Chair Financial Services ForumAudit Committee Member General Manager and Managing Director, National Bank of Canada London
Canada UK Chamber

Peter Conroy

Board Director President, Trayport (a TMX Company)
Canada UK Chamber

Victor Phillip M. Dahdaleh

Board Director Chair Governance Committee Chairman, Dadco Group
Canada UK Chamber

Bruce Dunlop

Co-Chair Financial Services Forum Regional Vice-President, EMEA Export Development Canada
Canada UK Chamber

Bob El-Hawary

Executive Vice President – EMEA & Asia Pacific, Cognitive Systems Corp
Canada UK Chamber

Katie Fedosenko

Co-Chair Mining and Natural Resources Forum Co-Chair Sustainability Forum Director, ESG Engagement- Teck Resources
Canada UK Chamber

Peter Heidinger

Board Director
CEO, MD, Head of Global Banking & Markets, Europe
Scotiabank Europe plc
Canada UK Chamber

Sharon Kim

Board Director Executive Managing Director & Region Head of Europe, TD Securities
Canada UK Chamber

Wayne Lee

Board Director Co-Chair Financial Services Forum Managing Director & Head, Europe & Asia Pacific, CIBC World Markets plc
Canada UK Chamber

Peter Noble

Board Director Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Canada UK Chamber

Rupert Potter

Board Director Managing Director -Europe, European Trade & Investment Office, Province of British Columbia
Canada UK Chamber

Lisa Quest

Board Director Partner, Head of UK&I, Co-Head of Public Sector - Europe, Oliver Wyman
Canada UK Chamber

Sue Reynolds

Board Director Co-Chair Tech Forum Regional Marketing Director, UK & NEU, OpenText
Canada UK Chamber

Line Rivard

Co-Chair International Trade Forum Agent-General, Quebec Government Office London
Canada UK Chamber

Ranissah Samah

Co-Chair International Trade Forum Agent-General, Saskatchewan-UK Office Ministry of Trade and Export Development
Canada UK Chamber

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 Forum

Forums

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.