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
Brian J. Payne
Founder & President, Rapid Access Management Systems (RAM) Canada Inc.
Brian J. Payne; Founder and President of RAM Canada Inc. The only Canadian company dedicated to developing innovative high security and accountability emergency-ingress solutions to buildings and properties to assist all First Responders (Fire, Police, EMS), when every second matters to save lives and property.
For five decades, he has worked with the RCMP and DND regarding security issues. He has also collaborated with the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, as well as experienced Municipal Emergency-Service Managers regarding Emergency Ingress to save lives and property. He has been commissioned by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), to design specialized anti-terrorism products to increase Canada’s security and to protect its economy.
His professional background in emergency-management includes certification from Emergency Planning Canada in Plannings, Operations and Terrorism. Combined with working for international companies as a Manufacturing and Industrial Engineer with accreditation in Methods-Time Measurement (MTM).
Brian’s vision for Ram Canada is to extend our products, service and unique Ingress systems into Ireland and Europe to save lives and property.
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.