AQW 15422/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the (i) membership; and (ii) terms of reference for the newly-established Canadian Advisory Council.
Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 20 September 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 20 September 2024
- Answer due by
- 7 October 2024
- Answered
- 2 October 202412 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The table below lists the members of the newly established Canadian Advisory Council. It is comprised of C-suite level executives from sectors including Agri-Tech, Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering, and Fintech & financial services. The Council members are engaged in a voluntary capacity based on their connection to the North of Ireland and their willingness to support the growth of the North’s Economy.
| Rodney Hill | Dermot Muir |
| Terence Dobbin | Gary McDowell |
| John Speers | Jenny O'Donnell |
| John Laughlin | Stephen McCullough |
| Mairead Lavery | John Galway |
| Brenda Gardiner | Ian Campbell |
| Kevin Magee |
Its terms of reference is to support Invest Northern Ireland’s trade and FDI strategy. The Advisory Council will help local businesses expand their presence in the Canadian market and seek to open a channel for Canadian companies interested in investing in the north of Ireland.
The Council will operate for an initial period of 2 years.