EUCCAN most significant functions are:
• To act as the business voice of and the one point of contact for European business interests in Canada
EUCCAN is a strong and reliable partner for Canadian institutions as well as private businesses to promote Europe in Canada and to foster economic ties between Canada and Europe. EUCCAN enjoys the cooperation with the leading Canadian and European trade a
nd business organizations. It also maintains close links to the commercial sections of the European embassies or the Trade Commissions, and the European Union Delegation to Canada, as well as the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and officials on provincial levels. To a limited extent Eucocit undertakes lobbying activities.
• To organize Europe related events
In order to promote Europe in Canada and foster economic ties EUCCAN organizes Europe related business seminars and networking events. The events helps to build and extend EUCCAN network and contact base, and offer great networking opportunities for the attending guests.
• To promote its member organizations
The organization is membership driven and its focus is to serve its member’s interests. To do so EUCCAN offers its members an enhanced visibility through the presence on EUCCAN website and the promotion of their events. Furthermore, it facilitates access and introduction to politicians and governmental institutions, as well as other partners and members.
