Jack Groves

Senior Investment Officer on a UK Government posting, driving trade and investment between the United Kingdom and North America, based out of Montréal. Focused on the Space, Automotive and Technology sectors with a portfolio ranging from micro-satellite manufacturing to electric drivetrain innovation to artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) offers a range of services to support Canadian companies looking to expand, invest, or trade with the UK. We have a presence in Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Here’s how we can help:

1. Investment Support
DBT helps Canadian companies set up and invest in the UK by offering:
– Market entry guidance
– Sector-specific insights
– Help navigating UK regulations
– Connections to local partners and service providers.

2. Trade Facilitation
Canadian businesses can benefit from:
– Preferential tariffs and rules of origin under the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement, which simplifies trade in goods and services
– Even greater market access after impending CPTPP ratification
– Conformity assessment protocols that allow Canadian products to be tested and certified to UK standards in Canada, reducing duplication and speeding up market access
– Support for exporting to the UK, including guidance on documentation, customs, and logistics.

3. Business Matching and Partnering
Through platforms like Find a Supplier on Business.gov.uk, DBT helps Canadian companies:
– Discover UK suppliers and partners
– Explore innovative UK products and services
– Connect with UK businesses in sectors like tech, manufacturing, and life sciences.

4. Legal and Regulatory Guidance
DBT provides detailed information on:
– Licensing requirements
– Intellectual property protections
– Government procurement opportunities
– UK legal contacts and free one hour consultations with leading firms.

DBT Canada is a free resource for companies funding by the UK Government and I would encourage Canadian firms interested in international expansion to get in touch and understand how we can help.