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Dear BCCTC members and friends,

Canada’s House of Commons’ Standing Committee on International Trade invited the British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce to provide testimony as a witness for its study of Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Mr. Martin Buckle, BCCTC Vice President & Treasurer attended the meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

This study was created following the order of reference of Thursday, December 11, 2025:  

Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, be deemed read a second time on division and referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade.

Click here to see a video of Mr. Buckle providing testimony as a witness for the study of Bill C-13.

Click here to read Mr. Buckle's testimony.

Click here to see the video of the meeting entirely.

The British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce

"Sinews of Peace"

“From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent,”

Winston Churchill, March 5th,1946, Fulton Mo.

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Churchill’s renowned speech, The Int’l Churchill Society Canada, is pleased to invite you to attend “An Evening With Sir Winston” on March 5th, 2026.

Join the Honourable Erin O’Toole and Robert Baines, President of the NATO Association of Canada (NAOC) and past president of the St. George's Society of Toronto, for a frank discussion on the relevance of Churchill’s Sinews of Peace 1946 speech in today’s world, Canada’s role present & past within the alliance, and Winston Churchill’s significant contribution in helping to establish NATO’s foundation through the signing of the Atlantic Charter in August 1941.

Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Light Supper. Panel Discussion with Q&A: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Place: Albany Club, 91 King Street East, Toronto, (416) 364 5471 (SJA Suite)

Price: $50 Members/Subscribers/Guests E-transfer: winstonbulldogchurchill1874@gmail.com

Credit/Debit Card: Tickets may be purchased securely by credit/debit card through PayPal

For additional information, please contact Myra Dodick, Treasurer, at myra.dodick@gmail.com

Quiz & Chips Evening Returns – March 12, 2026

After last year’s great success, The Honourable Company of Freemen of the City of London of North America’s Quiz & Chips evening is back! Join us for a relaxed, lively night of friendly competition, fish and chips supper, and good company. Teams of up to six. Early booking is encouraged as spaces are limited.

This is a fun, informal quiz evening where friendly competition is encouraged and laughter is guaranteed. Whether you arrive with a full team or join others on the night, it’s all about good company, good humour, and putting your general knowledge to the test in a light-hearted setting.

Date: Thursday 12 Mar 2026 Time: 6:00 PM (EDT)

Place: The National Yacht Club, 1 Stadium Road, Toronto, M5V 3H4

General Admission – $45.00 Tickets for non- Company members

HonCo Member Ticket – $35.00 Members should log in to their account to access member pricing. If you experience issues logging in, please email Clerk Kathryn at clerk@freemenlondon.org

European Chambers Meetups

Save the date!

18th March to be hosted by the Belgian Canadian Business Chamber

21st May featuring EUCCAN!