Irish exports to Canada increased by 58%, since the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement [CETA] was provisionally applied in 2017. Members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs will hear today of the benefits CETA ratification could deliver for Ireland. The committee will be addressed by Suzanne Drisdelle, Chargé d'affaires of the Canadian Embassy. Ms Drisdelle will tell TDs and Senators that CETA will open new opportunities for Irish companies to bid on Canadian Government Procurement and will facilitate the freer movement of business people once travel restrictions ease. They will also be joined by the chairperson of the Ireland Canada Business Association [ICBA], Chris Collenette.