Ghana and Canada are exploring deeper trade and investment cooperation, with aviation emerging as a strategic priority after Air Canada signaled interest in operating in Ghana. Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana has told.
The discussions took place, during a courtesy call by the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, on the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare. Improved air connectivity was cited as critical to lowering trade costs, boosting tourism flows and strengthening commercial and people-to-people links between the two economies.
Montrat said Air Canada’s interest reflects growing economic engagement with Ghana and the wider West African region. She added that better connectivity would support trade expansion and investment flows, particularly as Ghana positions itself as a regional business hub.
Beyond aviation, the talks focused on diversifying bilateral trade, expanding market access for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and scaling up agribusiness exports. Montrat pointed to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as a key platform that could allow Canadian firms operating in Ghana to access broader African markets.
She also called for continued efforts to address regulatory and investment challenges to attract more Canadian businesses.
Ofosu-Adjare welcomed Canada’s interest and reiterated the government’s focus on value addition under its agribusiness policy to drive industrial growth and job creation. She disclosed that litigation-free lands have been secured for investors interested in contract commercial farming to support local industries and strengthen value chains.
The minister said improved connectivity remains central to Ghana’s trade and investment strategy and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investors.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen economic cooperation and explore new opportunities for sustainable trade and development between Ghana and Canada.
