May 7- 2026

TORONTO, ON - May 4, 2026 -The Ghana High Commission in Canada, led by Her Excellency Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, has concluded a successful series of engagements with Ghanaian communities in London Ontario and Toronto, reaffirming the Mission’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with the diaspora in support of Ghana’s national development agenda. The two-day outreach, held from May 2 to 3, 2026, brought together families, professionals, youth, traditional leaders, and faith-based organisations for practical discussions on investment, identity, public services, and opportunities for collaboration.

The visit began on Friday, 2 May 2026, with a community meeting hosted by the Ghana Association of London Ontario and Middlesex. The event opened with prayer, a land acknowledgment, and the national anthems of Ghana and Canada. Professor Thomas Tieku, President of the Association, welcomed the delegation and highlighted the community’s contributions, including tutoring programmes, STEM initiatives, language classes, and support for Ghanaian-owned businesses. He reaffirmed the community’s belief in brain circulation and its commitment to contributing to Ghana’s development. A notable moment in London was a presentation by Ghanaian-Canadian youth, who shared their experiences of identity through poetry, storytelling, and a collective “Identity Boxes” display. Their reflections highlighted the importance of cultural connection for second-generation youth. The High Commissioner commended the initiative and encouraged continued efforts to support young people in maintaining ties to Ghana.

Her Excellency briefed the community on government policies aimed at strengthening the economy and expanding opportunities for citizens and the diaspora. She outlined reforms focused on macroeconomic stability, private-sector growth, and investment attraction. These include measures to stabilise the cedi, improve fiscal management, and expand structured investment opportunities such as diaspora bonds. She also highlighted the government’s emphasis on value addition in the natural resources sector, modernisation of agriculture, and the national digital transformation agenda, including the programme to train one million coders.

She encouraged members to go and invest in SME and Agri businesses at home to provide job and entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth at home.

Later that day, the High Commissioner joined the Women of Faith Alliance for a Mother’s Day celebration attended by more than 200 women from diverse nationalities. She acknowledged the role of mothers in families, communities, and national development, and encouraged them to continue contributing to social and community progress.

On Sunday morning, the delegation worshipped with the congregation at Gospel Arena for All Nations, reaffirming the Mission’s partnership with faith-based organisations that continue to support families and strengthen community cohesion across Canada.

The outreach concluded with a well-attended town hall meeting on Saturday, 3 May 2026, at the Methodist Church in North York, Toronto. The event brought together professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and families from across the Greater Toronto Area. The gathering was graced by Nananom, dressed in traditional kente regalia, symbolising continuity of Ghanaian heritage. The atmosphere was further enhanced by drumming from the Ashanti Cultural Group and an Adowa performance by Amammerehene of Toronto and his team, adding cultural pride to the occasion. Mr. Emmanuel Doudu, President of the Ghanaian Association of Ontario, delivered the welcome address and set the tone for the engagement.

Her Excellency provided an overview of government initiatives designed to support business growth, enhance investor confidence, and expand opportunities for diaspora participation. She highlighted progress toward finalising the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) with Canada, which will strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. She also outlined government support for agribusiness, including tax waivers on agricultural equipment, access to land banks, and programmes promoting mechanised farming and poultry production. On consular services, officials provided guidance on the online passport application process via www.toronto.mfa.gov.gh and encouraged community members to make use of the Ghana Card as a secure national identification tool for accessing services in Ghana. The Mission also addressed enquiries relating to trade facilitation, investment procedures, and opportunities for professional collaboration in health, education, and research. Her Excellency encouraged Ghanaian professionals in Canada to continue contributing to national development through skills transfer, teaching, and institutional partnerships, emphasising that the government views the diaspora as a strategic partner in Ghana’s transformation.

The Ghana High Commission expressed appreciation to community leaders, youth groups, women’s organisations, churches, and all participants for their warm reception and active engagement throughout the visit. The Mission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the welfare and aspirations of Ghanaians living in Canada and announced major business and trade events to be held in Montreal on 12 June and in Toronto on 15 June 2026. Her Excellency encouraged community members to rely on official communication channels for accurate information and reiterated the Mission’s readiness to work collaboratively with all Ghanaian groups across Canada.