Ghana High Commission in Canada

Join the upcoming high-level consultative conference on the next steps to the landmark United Nations Resolution on the trafficking of enslaved Africans scheduled to be held in Accra, Ghana, from 17th to 19th June, 2026.

AFRICA DAY 2026 COMMEMORATED IN OTTAWA WITH AFRICAN UNION FLAG RAISING AND HIGH-LEVEL CANADA–AFRICA DIALOGUE
The High Commission of Ghana proudly joined the celebration of Africa Day 2026 in Ottawa.
From the historic African Union flag raising at City Hall to a high-level Canada–Africa dialogue on Parliament Hill, the day highlighted unity, diaspora strength, and growing partnerships for sustainable development.

OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER TO EDMONTON, ALBERTA
Her Excellency Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, High Commissioner of Ghana to Canada, undertook an official visit to Edmonton, Alberta, from 6-9 May 2026. The visit strengthened cooperation with Alberta in trade, investment, innovation, agriculture, health, education, and diaspora engagement.
Her Excellency held high-level meetings with Premier Danielle Smith, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), the Mayor of Edmonton, Edmonton Global, and sector ministries responsible for agriculture and health. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, innovation-led partnerships, and opportunities for collaboration across key sectors.
She also engaged academic and innovation institutions on practical partnerships in research, skills development, and sectoral cooperation.
Her Excellency met with the Ghanaian community in Alberta, commending their contribution to the province. In attendance were MLAs of African descent, friends of Ghana, and participants from other African countries. Her Excellency briefed the gathering on the policies of the Government of Ghana under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and addressed their concerns. The community enriched the event with Ghanaian traditional music and dance, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere.
The High Commission expresses appreciation to the Government of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, and the Ghanaian community for their support and hospitality.

H.E. Prof. Dora Francisca Edu Buandoh met with families, youth, professionals, traditional leaders, and faith based groups to strengthen collaboration and share updates on government policies, investment opportunities, agribusiness support, and digital transformation.
The visit included community dialogue in London, Ontario, a multicultural Mother’s Day event, worship at Miracle Arena for All Nations, and a Toronto town hall featuring Nananom in kente, drumming by the Ashanti Cultural Group, and Adowa by Amammerehene of Toronto.
Major business and trade events will be held in Montreal on 12 June and in Toronto on 15 June 2026.