About the Foundation

Ireland Park is the principal memorial to the Irish Famine experience in Toronto. It is a bridge from the past to the future. It is a bridge that links two nations and two cities. It is the story of a destitute people overcoming unimaginable hardship and suffering. It speaks to the kindness and generosity of Canadians—traits which are as consistent now as in 1847. Canadian Ireland Foundation (CIF) is dedicated to celebrating and commemorating the story of the Irish in Canada.

Chairman's Statement

The opening of Ireland Park on June 21st, 2007 was an historic event, twelve years in the making. Toronto’s waterfront is now home to one of the world’s finest Irish Famine Memorials, commemorating the famine migrants who arrived on Canada’s…

President of Ireland

Message From President Michael D. Higgins

I am very proud to be patron of The Canada Ireland Foundation in Toronto. The relationship between Canada and Ireland is a long and enduring one. For many years Canada has reached out a hand of friendship and support to…

Board & Advisors

Members of the Board Robert G. Kearns, Chair & Founder Robert G. Kearns is President and Founder of Kearns Insurance Corporation and Kearns Investment Corporation. Robert is also a founding partner of Kearns Edgewater Financial Services Inc. Originally from Dublin, he…

Our Mission

Canada Ireland Foundation celebrates and commemorates the story of the Irish in Canada. Our mission is to create and maintain commemorative public spaces, provide opportunities ‎for artists from both nations to travel to each other’s countries and facilitate cultural exchange.…

Irish in Canada

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