Join us in connecting
Québec with Ireland
The Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Montréal links businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals in Ireland and Québec. Join our community of over 100 members working together to create opportunities and strong partnerships between our two economies.
Member Spotlight
Kate Monaghan
Director of Finance And Operations at TALQ
A strategic senior executive with over two decades of experience driving revenue growth, stakeholder engagement, government relations and organizational performance. Kate is currently the Director, Finance and Operations with TALQ (formerly QCGN) an advocacy organization working to protect and promote the rights, vitality, and structural needs of English-speaking communities across Quebec.
Specializing in developing and executing high-impact funding strategies, strengthening governance, and leading teams to exceed targets across the nonprofit sector. Kate is passionate about connecting people and purpose - building partnerships that create meaningful impact and long-term sustainability.
Kate, a third-generation Calgarian, moved to Montreal in 2023.
Why join?
Networking
Join a community of forward-thinking business leaders who are actively shaping the future of Ireland-Québec trade relations and professional exchange.
Business Growth
Access trade missions, market intelligence, and partnership opportunities that drive real business results and expansion.
Cultural Bridge
Leverage the rich cultural connections between Ireland and Québec to build meaningful business relationships.
Kerry Foods
Corporate Spotlight
Granby, Québec, Canada
Kerry is a world-leading provider of science-backed taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
They innovate with customers to create great-tasting products with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring a better impact for the planet.
Their leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,200+ food scientists, and local manufacturing footprint in 34 countries enable them to co-create with customers across 150+ countries.
In Canada, Kerry employs almost 600 people across five manufacturing facilities. They are driven to be their customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. For more information, visit www.kerry.com.
More of our corporate sponsors
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Blake, Cassels
& Graydon LLP -
![McCarthy Tétrault LLP]()
McCarthy
Tétrault LLP -
![Electrika]()
Electrika
Electrician -
![Intact Financial Corporation]()
Intact
Financial Co. -
![JPDO Finance & Accounting]()
JPDO
Accountants -
![Invest Northern Ireland]()
Invest
Northern Ireland -
![Halford Lewis]()
Halford
Lewis -
![Aer Rianta]()
Aer Rianta
International -
![Barry's Tea]()
Barry's
Tea -
![B.G.L. Brokerage]()
B.G.L.
Brokerage -
![Checkpoint Group]()
Checkpoint
Group -
![Kerry Group]()
Kerry
Group -
![LIDD Consultants Inc.]()
LIDD
Consultants -
![Power Corporation of Canada]()
Power
Corporation -
![Robert Half]()
Robert
Half -
![Tourism Ireland]()
Tourism
Ireland
Our aims
Improving business links between Québec and Ireland
We facilitate meaningful business connections through trade missions, B2B matchmaking events, and the sharing of market intelligence. Our members benefit from exclusive access to business leaders and emerging opportunities in both the Ireland and Québec markets.
Building bilateral business awareness
Successful business relationships are underpinned by trust and collaboration. Through our regional connections, advocacy, and media initiatives, we promote awareness of the contribution of the Irish-Québec business and professional community.
We support cultural exchange programs and heritage celebrations that deepen appreciation for both Irish and Québec traditions while strengthening professional bonds.
Historic ties
The historical connections between Ireland and Québec run deep, from shared Celtic heritage to similar experiences of cultural preservation. We honour this legacy while building modern partnerships that benefit both communities in the global marketplace.
Our next event
EVENT CANCELLED Ireland–Canada: Trade, Ties & Opportunity
April 14, 2026, 16:30 – 18:00
Le Centre Sheraton Montréal
1201 Blvd René-Lévesque West
Montréal (Québec) H3B 2L7
A presentation of the Ireland-Canada economic relationship and business opportunities by Helen McEntee, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for Defence of Ireland. The event will take place in front of Quebec business leaders, community members and academics at the Conseil des relations internationales de Montréal (CORIM).
In collaboration with ICCC Montréal. Co-sponsored by Intact Corporation, Power Corporation and Le Devoir.
Deadline to RSVP is March 10 at noon.
ICCC members only pay CORIM.
With the participation of
Christopher Skeete
Quebec's Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie
Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Mayor of Montréal
