⬆️L-R:Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in Ottawa.
Ghana and Canada are exploring structured labour mobility pathways, increased scholarship opportunities and expanded defence cooperation as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
The agreement followed a bilateral meeting between Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in Ottawa on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Ablakwa and his delegation visited Canada at the invitation of Anand, who hosted the Ghanaian delegation for discussions on key areas of mutual interest and opportunities for deeper cooperation.
The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations under Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Agenda and Canada’s Strategic Plan for Africa, launched on March 6, 2025, to coincide with Ghana’s Independence Day anniversary.
According to the Ghanaian Foreign Affairs Ministry, both countries also agreed to strengthen collaboration in addressing major international security and humanitarian challenges, including the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, instability in Haiti and violent extremism in the Sahel.
Ghana and Canada further pledged to deepen cooperation at the multilateral level, particularly on reform of the United Nations, climate justice and restructuring the global financial architecture.
The discussions also covered opportunities for enhanced collaboration as Ghana prepares to chair the African Union (AU).
Ablakwa expressed appreciation to the Canadian government for its hospitality towards Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, and Ghanaian supporters during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The two countries, which share a longstanding history of relations dating back to the establishment of a church in Navrongo by missionaries from Quebec 120 years ago, also reaffirmed their determination to build on their historical ties.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two foreign ministers signed a Letter of Intent outlining their renewed commitment to expanding bilateral relations and strengthening cooperation in mutually agreed priority areas.
The areas identified in the agreement include aviation, railway development, trade facilitation, education, agribusiness, value addition, mining, counterterrorism, renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
The two countries also agreed to commence negotiations towards a defence agreement, a move expected to provide a framework for closer security and defence cooperation.
The latest engagement underscores the commitment of Ghana and Canada to broaden their partnership across economic, educational, technological and security sectors for the mutual benefit of their citizens.