Today Prime Minister Mark Carney and An Taoiseach Micheál Martin held a successful bilateral meeting in Ottawa, and reaffirmed the enduring friendship between Canada and Ireland, anchored in shared democratic values, deep historical ties, and vibrant people-to-people connections.
Economic prosperity
The leaders recognized the transformative potential of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with Canada-Ireland merchandise trade having grown 98.5% by value since its provisional application began in 2017. The leaders agreed on the importance of Ireland’s full ratification of the agreement by 2026, and committed to leveraging CETA to unlock new opportunities for businesses, enhance regulatory cooperation, and promote inclusive and sustainable growth.
The leaders welcomed the launch of the Canada–Ireland Economic Impact Report, which highlights the growing strength of bilateral trade and investment. They reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic ties across many sectors.
To build on this momentum, the Taoiseach announced plans to return to Canada with a high-level trade delegation following CETA ratification. In the interim, both leaders welcomed the upcoming Ministerial-led Trade Mission to Canada in November, as well as targeted sectoral visits aimed at expanding investment flows and fostering strategic partnerships with a particular focus on energy, security and innovation.
Please visit this link for the full statement: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2025/09/25/joint-statement-prime-minister-canada-and-taoiseach-ireland