UK Export Mission to
Québec Mines + Energy 2026

Why Canada?

• Canada is a global leader in critical minerals development.
• Québec is one of North America's most important mining jurisdictions.
• Significant investment is being made across mining, battery materials, electrification and energy transition projects.
• Strong UK-Canada trade and investment relationship.
• Commercial opportunities for UK suppliers across the mining value chain.

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Apply by 25 September 2026

Benefits of Attending

• Participation as part of the UK delegation to Québec Mines + Energy 2026, one of Canada's leading mining, critical minerals and energy sector events.
• Access to a bespoke multi-day programme designed to help UK companies identify commercial opportunities and establish relationships in the Québec and wider Canadian market.
• Attendance at the conference and exhibition, including networking receptions, industry sessions and business engagement activities.
• Curated B2B meetings with mining operators, critical minerals developers, EPCs, utilities, government agencies, industry associations and prospective customers.
• Market briefings from industry experts, local partners, and government representatives on opportunities, procurement processes, regulation and market entry considerations.
• Networking opportunities with key stakeholders from across Québec's mining, critical minerals, battery materials, clean energy and energy transition ecosystems.

• Introductions to strategic partners, investors, research organisations, innovation centres and other stakeholders relevant to delegates' growth objectives.
• Potential site visits and ecosystem tours, subject to the final programme, providing delegates with first-hand exposure to Québec's mining and industrial capabilities.
• Pre-departure briefing and ongoing support from the UK Government team in Canada before, during and after the mission.
• Opportunities to raise the profile of your company, showcase UK expertise and explore export, partnership and investment opportunities in the Canadian market.

What is provided?

• Hotel accommodation within Québec.
• Access to a UK Basecamp meeting suite next to the conference.
• Bespoke programme with an opportunity to engage with strategic partners, in the Québec mining and critical minerals ecosystem.

Draft Programme:

Day 1
Delegation briefing
Networking reception

Day 2-3
Québec Mines + Energy exhibition and conference
B2B meetings
Government engagement

Day 4
Site visits (subject to confirmation)
Stakeholder meetings

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a UK-registered company operating in the mining, critical minerals, energy, clean technology, decarbonisation, electrification, or related supply chain sectors.
• The company must have a product, service, or technology that is commercially available and suitable for the Canadian market.
• Must demonstrate a clear commitment to growing exports and developing commercial opportunities in Québec and Canada.
• The company should have the capacity and resources to pursue opportunities arising from the mission and support potential customers or partners in the Canadian market.
• The mission delegate must be a founder, senior executive, business development lead, export manager, or other decision-maker responsible for international growth.

• Preference will be given to companies that can clearly articulate their target customers, value proposition, and objectives for participating in the mission.
• Companies must be willing to actively participate in the full programme, including briefings, networking events, B2B meetings, and any organised site visits.
• Submission of a completed application form outlining the company's capabilities, export ambitions, and desired outcomes from the mission.
• Companies must comply with all applicable UK export regulations and be eligible to conduct business in Canada.
• Successful delegates will be selected based on the strength of their application, export readiness, potential to benefit from the programme, and alignment with the objectives of the UK delegation to Québec Mines + Energy 2026.

Contact

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (Canada), British Consulate General Montreal

For further information about joining the mission, please contact the UK GOV in Canada team.