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The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen trade and investment relations between Ghana and Canada.
The meeting, held in Accra on Friday, December 19, 2025, focused on expanding opportunities for trade diversification, with particular attention to improving market access for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and boosting the agribusiness sector.
Discussions also covered the promotion of responsible and sustainable business practices, the strengthening of bilateral trade partnerships, and the critical role of trade in supporting economic development.
Speaking at the meeting, H.E. Montrat noted that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents significant opportunities that both Ghana and Canada can leverage to expand intra-African and global trade. She encouraged the Ministry to help address trade- and investment-related challenges, particularly within the regulatory environment, to attract more Canadian businesses to Ghana.
The High Commissioner further revealed that Air Canada has expressed interest in exploring operations in Ghana, highlighting the importance of improved air connectivity in enhancing trade, tourism, and people-to-people relations.
In her response, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, welcomed the High Commissioner and expressed appreciation for Canada’s continued interest in Ghana’s economic transformation agenda.
She emphasized that under government’s agribusiness policy, there is a deliberate focus on adding value to raw materials as a strategy to drive industrial growth and create jobs. The Minister also disclosed that litigation-free lands have been acquired and made available to investors interested in contract commercial farming, to support local industries and strengthen value chains.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare noted that improved connectivity remains critical to boosting trade, investment, and bilateral relations, and reaffirmed government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investors.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ghana and Canada to deepen economic cooperation and explore new frontiers for sustainable trade, investment, and development.
