CGEC is Canada's not-for-profit council dedicated to helping Canadian businesses launch and expand into the United Kingdom, European Economic Area, and India — backed by 13 years of institutional relationships through our exclusive partnership with EICBI.
The Canada Global Export Council (CGEC) is a not-for-profit organisation established to guide Canadian businesses — from emerging SMEs to established enterprises — through the complexities of international market entry.
Through our exclusive Canadian partnership with the Europe India Centre for Business & Industry (EICBI), CGEC provides unparalleled access to institutional relationships across the United Kingdom, European Union, and India that would otherwise take decades to build.
Read our mandateRegulatory landscapes, tariff structures, market entry requirements, and competitive intelligence across UK, EEA, and Indian markets.
Direct connections to Members of the European Parliament, British parliamentarians, diplomats, and senior business leaders through EICBI's convening power.
Structured trade missions to Brussels, London, and key Indian cities, with curated B2B matchmaking and government introductions.
Expert guidance on legal structures, compliance frameworks, and business registration across target jurisdictions.
CGEC focuses exclusively on the UK, EEA, and India — markets where our institutional partnerships deliver real competitive advantage for Canadian businesses.
Post-Brexit Britain represents a significant opportunity for Canadian exporters. Shared legal frameworks, Commonwealth ties, and CETA-adjacent trade structures create a natural entry point.
Explore UK MarketThe EEA's 450 million consumers and CETA framework offer Canadian businesses preferential access. CGEC's EICBI partnership provides direct institutional pathways into EU institutions.
Explore EEA MarketIndia's $3.7 trillion economy and rapidly expanding middle class offer extraordinary opportunity. EICBI's 13-year engagement with Indian government and business leaders is your entry advantage.
Explore India MarketCGEC is the exclusive Canadian partner of the Europe India Centre for Business & Industry (EICBI) — a European Commission registered geopolitical forum with 13 years of convening high-level parliamentary and business dialogue across the Europe-India corridor.
Through EICBI, CGEC members gain access to summits at the European Parliament in Brussels and the British Parliament in London, direct engagement with Members of the European Parliament, and a network spanning thousands of business and government leaders.
EICBI holds full accreditation with the European Parliament, providing direct institutional access unavailable to most private organisations.
Major summits convened at the European Parliament and British Parliament, engaging heads of government, MEPs, and senior business leaders.
EICBI's flagship publication advancing policy dialogue across the Europe-India trade and investment corridor.
Annual recognition platform since 2019 connecting the next generation of leaders shaping Europe-India relations across business, policy, and civil society.
Over a decade of diplomatic and commercial relationship-building across India, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Structured support at every stage of your international expansion journey.
A comprehensive evaluation of your business's readiness for UK, EEA, or Indian markets — including regulatory fit, competitive positioning, and optimal entry structure.
Structured delegations to London, Brussels, and key Indian cities with curated B2B meetings, government introductions, and sector-specific roundtables.
Access to EICBI's verified network of distributors, investors, legal partners, and institutional contacts across all three market corridors.
Expert guidance on CETA provisions, UK market access post-Brexit, EU regulatory frameworks, and Indian FDI and business registration requirements.
Facilitated introductions to national and regional government bodies, trade promotion agencies, and investment authorities in target markets.
Quarterly intelligence reports on trade policy developments, sector opportunities, and regulatory changes across UK, EEA, and Indian markets.
CGEC accepts applications from Canadian businesses at all stages of export readiness. Our advisors will assess your needs and recommend the right programme.