Consulate Office of Australia in Vancouver
- Honorary Consul, Kevin Lamb
- 2050 – 1075 W Georgia Street
- Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9
- Tel: 604.694.6160 ext. 6170
- Website: canada.embassy.gov.au
Canada, Australia & New Zealand Business Association (CANZBA)
- C/O Australian Consulate
- 2050-1075 West Georgia Street
- Vancouver BC V6E 3C9 Canada
- Tel: 604-694-6161
- Email: info@canzba.org, membership@canzba.org
Trade Commissioner Service Australia
Australia has experienced more than two decades of continuous economic expansion, progressing into a highly developed country that offers tremendous opportunity for Canadian companies. The economy remains resilient, supported by openness to global trade, a transparent business environment, and well-established legal and regulatory systems.
- Growth trajectory: A gradual pickup is expected as disinflation enables policy easing and household consumption recovers from 2024 lows.
- Resources & energy: Mining and LNG remain steady pillars, while new pipelines in critical minerals and green-hydrogen projects underpin future investment.
- Structural drivers: Housing supply programs and migration flows continue to influence labour market dynamics and talent availability.
- Regional integration: Australia maintains strong trade and investment ties across Asia and the Pacific, with free trade agreements and active roles in APEC and engagement with ASEAN.
Australia offers Canadian companies a stable, rules-based environment with well-developed infrastructure, strong intellectual property protections, and access to regional markets.
- Key Sectors:
- Agriculture
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Environmental Infrastructure & Waste Water
- Forestry (Lumber, Pulp & Paper)
- Mining & Metals
- Oil & Gas
Trade Agreements:
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA)
- Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
- Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS)
- General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (GATT)
- General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
- Canada Perspective
- Canada and Australia share complementary strengths in resources, infrastructure, and technology. Canadian firms can benefit by:
- Partnering in critical minerals, hydrogen, and renewables
- Exporting agribusiness and agri-tech solutions
- Engaging in forestry, pulp & paper, and environmental infrastructure
- Leveraging CPTPP membership and Australia’s Asia-Pacific FTAs for regional access
