Ireland in Canada
Ireland and Canada have a deep and enduring friendship based on shared values and people-to-people connections that go back centuries
There are an estimated 4.5 million Canadians today that have Irish ancestry, representing almost 15% of the population. The Irish community in Canada is one of the fastest growing, most vibrant and youngest Irish diaspora communities across the globe.
Canada-Ireland Economic Report Launch
Beyond barriers: Deepening Canada-Ireland trade and investment
Meet Carmel Drumgoole
Learn about her eight years with the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce, Toronto
Meet the Irish coach shaping Canada’s rugby future
Jack Hanratty, from Skerries, Dublin has become a central figure in Canadian rugby
Ireland in Canada News
Keep up with news from our Embassy and Consulates across Canada
The Irish people have exerted profound influence on Canada over four centuries.
Long settled in Newfoundland, since the late 16th Century the Irish featured prominently as lumber barons, farmers, labourers, explorers, writers, politicians, lawyers, educators, inventors, business leaders, and senior churchmen.
Thomas D’Arcy McGee played a leading role in Confederation while Mother Teresa Dease educated generations of Canadian youth in schools she founded.
Shaping modern Canada
The influence and contribution of Irish Canadians has been immense over the generations. From inventors like Thomas Ahearn and soldiers like Arthur Currie to rights activists like the Famous Five women, and Prime Ministers like Louis St Laurent and Brian Mulroney, Irish Canadians helped shape modern Canada.
Our contemporary relationship is built on common political viewpoints, shared values like bilingualism and inclusivity, thriving trade links and strong people-to-people connections that run through generations.
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15,000
people are employed by Canadian companies in Ireland
4.5 million
of Canadians today have Irish ancestry
Embassy of Ireland, Canada
The Embassy and Consulates work to:
- promote and protect Irish interests in Canada
- strengthen political and economic relationships
- support the Irish community
- advance cultural ties and promote the Irish arts
Our partners
The Embassy works closely with Irish State Agencies in Canada and at home, to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
IDA Ireland
Promoting foreign direct investment into Ireland through a wide range of services.
Tourism Ireland
Marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business tourism destination.
Bord Bia
The role of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is to act as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers, and existing and potential customers throughout the world.