Unlock new opportunities in North America – a rare opportunity to connect with Alberta’s Leadership

On 23 October 2025, Invest Alberta; together with the UK Department for Business and Trade, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and the Greater Manchester Chamber will host an exclusive business roundtable featuring Invest Alberta CEO Rick Christiaanse, C.Dir. This is a rare opportunity to meet directly with a senior government body actively seeking to build trade and investment links with the Northwest. Rick does not often come to the European market, making this event an exceptional chance to engage with Alberta at the highest level.

What to expect:

• Learn about trade & investment opportunities in Alberta, Canada.
• Understand how to do business in North America and Canada.
• Find out about support which is available to you to help take a step into the Americas.
• Discover incentives and success stories.
• Unique opportunity to ask questions of trade & investment leaders within Invest Alberta, DBT, GMCA, and the GMCC.

As the financial powerhouse of Canada, Alberta generates a GDP of more than $350bn and attracted over $72bn of new investment in 2024 alone. With its low-cost, pro-business environment, Alberta offers British companies a strategic gateway into the North American market.

From Alberta, businesses can reach 1.5bn customers and a combined GDP of $49.3tn through free trade agreements. Companies also benefit from tariff-free access on 98% of goods and services under the UK–Canada free trade deal, the lowest corporate tax rates in North America outside Texas, and land costs nearly 50% lower than the Canadian average. Add in world-class talent, two international airports, and logistics connections to over 50m customers within 24 hours, and Alberta stands out as a launchpad for growth.

Alberta’s thriving sectors offer wide-ranging opportunities for UK firms, including:

• Energy & Natural Resources
• Technology, AI & Innovation
• Agriculture & Agri-Tech
• Life Sciences
• Aviation & Defence
• Financial & Professional Services

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