Canadian High Commission

The United Kingdom is by far Canada’s most important commercial partner in Europe and, from a global perspective, ranks second only to the United States. Two-way trade between Canada and UK was valued at more than £12 billion in 2008. The UK ranks second in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with UK FDI stock in Canada valued at an all time high of £22 billion in 2008. The UK is also Canada’s second largest science & technology partner worldwide, with over 40% of S&T collaborations being in the field of biomedical and clinical research. . . The Commercial and Economic Division of the Canadian High Commission in London works with Canadian companies, universities and research institutes that are seeking market opportunities, collaborative R&D partnerships or technology transfer deals in the UK. We also offer confidential advice and service to UK companies interested in investing in Canada or in finding collaborative opportunities with Canadian partners.