Belgium Consulate Vancouver
Honorary Consul, Monique Poncelet-Gheleyns
166 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R8
Phone: 604 879-7782
Email: moniqueponcelet@telus.net
ChanCham BeLux (Chamber of Commerce Canada-Belgium-Luxembourg)
Mihaela Bucuroiu
Secretary General
Avenue Louise 500
B-1050 Brussels
Tel: +32 476.88.14.39
Email: office@cccbl.org
Web: www.canchambelux.org
Belgium is a wealthy OECD country with a strong commercial relationship with Canada. As a modern economy, trade is central to Belgium’s market, and the potential for Canadian companies is significant across a range of sectors.
The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade maintains an international cooperation agreement with the Belgian Consulate in Vancouver, providing a unique bridge for business collaboration. With the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada in force, the Brussels Capital Region is an ideal entry point for Canadian businesses wishing to access the European Single Market.
Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium but also the capital of the European Union, placing Canadian firms at the doorstep of European institutions and decision-makers. Strategically located at the crossroads of the Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, and Latin spheres, Brussels offers unparalleled access to the continent.
Belgium’s workforce is highly educated, multilingual, and multicultural, with productivity among the highest in the world — a major advantage for Canadian businesses looking to establish or scale operations in Europe.
- EU single market access with logistics hubs in Antwerp‑Bruges and Liege
- Highly skilled multilingual workforce and R&D incentives
- Strong life sciences and advanced manufacturing clusters
Why now EU supply‑chain resilience and near‑market manufacturing
Key Sectors
- Biotechnology
- Food & Beverage
- Machinery – Packaging, Industrial & Analytical Instruments
- Digital & Cyber
- Transportation Services
Entry points
Watch‑outs Regional competencies differ (Flanders/Wallonia/Brussels); plan accordingly
