Dear Members & Friends of the Chamber

"Canada's plans are ambitious and transformative, providing much needed certainty in these uncertain times." Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne assured our members during his address at our recent AGM lunch at the House of Lords. His emphasis on long-term investment strategy and economic resilience resonated strongly with the audience as Canada and the UK face unsettled times ahead.

Since our last e-newsletter several significant developments have reshaped Canada's economic outlook. Recent news of a technical recession surprised many as Canada's forecasts were generally positive for 2026. The economy marginally contracted for two consecutive quarters, though economists believe that this could potentially be quickly reversed. Read more here. 

There is more positive news on the energy front. Canada has signed what it hopes will be the first in a series of LNG export agreements with Europe. Last week, Canada and Germany concluded a deal that will involve shipping one million tonnes per year of LNG from Ksi Lisims, a proposed project on British Columbia's coast, to Germany via its national energy utility company, Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE). This move positions Canada to fill the energy supply gap left by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more on these developments here. 

Against this shifting economic backdrop and as we prepare for our 17th Annual Canadian Chief Economists' Lunch & Panel Debate, this edition we focus on Financial Services news. Articles recently written by our event speakers provide insights into housing, the technical recession in Canada and how to interpret the UK's GDP data to determine the economy's underlying momentum. Read more on these recent insights below.

Event News
Since our last e-newsletter we hosted our AGM & Lunch at the House of Lords, with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and held our Annual Golf Day which was played in record temperatures. This June we have a busy programme including the 17th Annual Canadian Chief Economists' Lunch & Panel Debate (June 10), Canada-UK Business Summit (June 24), Canada Day Pancake Breakfast (June 26), and a Tax & Immigration Briefing Evening (June 30). Check our website regularly at www.canada-uk.org 

Member News 

A warm welcome this edition to our newest members: The Poirier Group and Watershed Consortium. And Taylor Wessing has now merged to become Winston Taylor - a transatlantic law firm 'built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation'.

Success Stories
We are always on the lookout for bilateral commercial success stories, such as Air Transat's new flights between Ottawa and London, talks of Intact Insurance's potential takeover of UK company Hiscox Insurance, or NP Aerospace celebrating thirty years of Canadian operations. 

Staff News

Last month we welcomed Canadian Isobel Baker as our new Events & Admin Assistant, who joined us having completed a Master's at the London School of Economics. Welcome to the team Isobel!

If interested in being an event sponsor, wishing to be introduced to our latest members or any other members, or simply wishing to share a Success Story, do get in touch at: info@canada-uk.org

 
Thank you for your continued support and happy networking.

Izzy, Malika, Charlie, Isobel & Nigel
Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce

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Intact–Hiscox deal talk adds to wave of foreign bids for UK names: Report

Air Transat takes off on new flights between Ottawa and London, U.K.

Cardiff close up: WestJet’s new flight to Wales lands in the 6,000 year old city

Winston Taylor Completes Historic Transatlantic Combination

NP Aerospace Marks 30 Years of Canadian Operations

A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members:

The Poirier Group 

Watershed Consortium

Taylor Wessing merges to become Winston Taylor

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