The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) received a high-level delegation Tuesday from the Canadian Qatari Business Forum (CQBF), which is currently visiting the country.The delegation includes companies specialising in medical research, health technology, and the early detection of diseases and cancer.The delegation was led by CQBF chairman Philippe Couillard, the former Premier of the Canadian province of Quebec.QBA board member Sheikh Nawaf Nasser bin Khaled al-Thani and QBA members Sheikh Turki bin Faisal al-Thani, Yousuf al-Mahmoud, and Ihsan Alkhiyami attended the meeting. Representatives from several member companies operating in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical services sectors, as well as Sarah Abdallah, QBA general manager, also attended the meeting.According to the QBA, the visit comes amid growing strategic momentum in Qatar–Canada relations, reflecting a shared desire of both countries to strengthen cooperation in innovation, scientific research, and advanced health technologies.Couillard stated that the visit represents an important milestone in the forum’s agenda and one of the key elements in preparation for an investment summit scheduled to be held on September 16, 2026, under the theme ‘Qatar Gateway 2026: Opportunities for Business, Innovation and Growth’. The summit will take place alongside the Canadian Investment Summit in Toronto.He noted that the delegation includes several companies from the healthcare sector and that the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss broader cooperation between the Canadian and Qatari sides across various economic sectors.Sheikh Nawaf welcomed the Canadian delegation, emphasising that it presents an excellent opportunity to showcase the promising investment opportunities available in Qatar to Canadian companies and institutions, while also strengthening economic and commercial partnerships between the public and private sectors in both countries.He also welcomed the idea of signing a cooperation protocol between the QBA and the CQBF, noting that it would serve as an effective mechanism for enhancing cooperation and facilitating the exchange of information between the two sides.Yasser Dhouib, CQBF executive director, stated that such meetings demonstrate a genuine commitment from both the Canadian and Qatari sides to provide the necessary momentum for scientific and medical co-operation.He said this aligns with Qatar’s vision of achieving excellence and leadership in scientific research and modern medical technologies, while leveraging the latest innovations to reduce the prevalence of chronic and serious diseases and improve the quality of healthcare services.The CQBF seeks to strengthen bridges of co-operation between institutions and support initiatives that facilitate knowledge transfer, expertise sharing, and the development of strategic partnerships in sectors of mutual priority for both countries.