In 2020, Alberta exported $90.9M worth of goods to Switzerland, making it the 30th ranked country in terms of Alberta's exports.

Alberta-Switzerland Relations

  • Switzerland does not belong to the European Union. A proposal in 2002 to open talks was heavily defeated in a national referendum.
  • In January 2008, Canada signed a free trade agreement with the four countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
  • Switzerland’s GDP per capita is one of the highest in Europe, making it an attractive export market.
  • Major Swiss companies operating in Alberta include Nestle, ABB, and Union Banque Suisse (UBS).

Free Trade Agreements:

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Switzerland-Alberta Relations