Al Mansouri: The relationship between Dubai and Canada embodies a promising model of partnerships based on shared interests and a future vision for growth.

Dubai, UAE – During a meeting in Toronto with the Honourable Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness of the Canadian province of Ontario, Dubai Chambers discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the food and agricultural industries between Dubai and Ontario, which is the largest economy among the Canadian provinces, as well as exploring new opportunities to expand cooperation and develop partnerships between the business communities on both sides, in order to support the growth of companies and enhance mutual investments.

With the participation of His Excellency Engineer Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers, and His Excellency Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, the meeting addressed prospects for enhancing cooperation and partnerships between the two sides in various sectors of common interest, most notably the food trade, agricultural and food technologies sectors.

His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, said: “The relationship between Dubai and Canada embodies a promising model of partnerships based on shared interests and a future vision for growth. In light of the rapid transformations witnessed by the global economy, the importance of expanding cooperation between the business communities of both sides and exploring new opportunities in high value-added sectors is highlighted. We are keen to strengthen business ties with Canada, which supports trade and investment flows, opens up broader horizons for companies, and establishes the foundations for a long-term economic partnership that achieves mutual benefit for both parties.”

During the meeting, the Dubai Chambers delegation also reviewed the competitive advantages that the emirate offers to Canadian companies, including its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, business-friendly investment environment, and its role as a key gateway to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia markets, in addition to the promising opportunities that future economic sectors in Dubai offer to global investors and companies.

The visit comes amid growing trade momentum between Dubai and Canada, with non-oil bilateral trade reaching AED 12.6 billion in 2025, a growth of 23.2% compared to 2024.

Dubai Chamber International, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, opened a new international representative office in Toronto, Canada, in June of last year. This marked the chamber's first office in North America and plays a vital role in supporting companies in both Dubai and Canada. The office works closely with the Canadian business community to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors, as well as to promote Dubai's competitive advantages as a global business destination. Simultaneously, the office provides valuable insights into the Dubai market and supports Canadian companies seeking to establish a presence in the emirate and expand from there into global markets.

The visit is part of a series of international trade missions organized by Dubai Chambers under the "Growth Corridors" initiative, which aims to enhance trade and investment opportunities between Dubai and promising global markets. The initiative seeks to open new channels for high-level communication and cooperation, and to develop bilateral relations between Dubai's business community and its international counterparts, thereby supporting strategic partnerships, launching joint ventures, and fostering sectoral integration. The initiative also keeps pace with changes in the global economic environment, legislative frameworks, and investment incentives, thereby empowering Dubai companies to confidently and efficiently enter and expand into new markets.

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