Ghana has intensified its drive to attract Canadian investment, presenting a compelling vision for economic transformation during the Ghana-Canada Forum held at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, June 15, 2026.
Speaking before an audience of business executives, policymakers, diplomats, investors, and members of the African diaspora, Presidential Staffer for the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Ras Mubarak, declared that Ghana is entering a new era of economic opportunity and is fully prepared to welcome global investors.
Describing the gathering as a defining moment in Ghana-Canada relations, Mubarak said the forum represents far more than a networking event, calling it “the beginning of a new era of concrete partnerships” between the two countries.
The forum, chaired by His Royal Majesty, the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, brought together key stakeholders from both nations to explore investment opportunities capable of driving sustainable economic growth and expanding bilateral cooperation.
Mubarak praised the organisers, Strategic Communications Africa and Kwakaf International, for creating a platform that strengthens commercial, cultural, and economic ties between Ghana and Canada.
Highlighting Ghana’s improving economic outlook, he noted that recent reforms have restored investor confidence and laid the foundation for long-term growth. He emphasized that while economic stability has been achieved, the government’s focus is now on accelerating industrial development and export-led growth.
At the centre of this agenda is President John Dramani Mahama’s flagship 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, a national strategy designed to increase productivity by enabling businesses and industries to operate around the clock.
According to Mubarak, the initiative seeks to transform Ghana into a highly competitive industrial economy through expanded infrastructure, improved energy supply, efficient logistics, and policies that eliminate barriers to investment.
He explained that the programme will support continuous operations in manufacturing, port services, logistics, and other productive sectors, while encouraging entrepreneurship and creating thousands of new employment opportunities.
The Ghanaian official identified agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, renewable energy, mining and minerals processing, tourism, healthcare, technology, logistics, and the creative economy as priority sectors for Canadian investors.
He also highlighted Ghana’s strategic advantage as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, giving investors direct access to a continental market of more than 1.5 billion people.
“Ghana offers political stability, democratic governance, an independent judiciary, and a young, educated workforce ready to collaborate with international partners,” Mubarak said.
He assured investors that the Ghanaian government remains committed to protecting investments, reducing bureaucracy, maintaining policy consistency, and creating a transparent business environment that encourages long-term partnerships.
Paying tribute to the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Mubarak commended the traditional ruler’s unwavering support for enterprise development and his dedication to promoting Ghana’s economic interests on the global stage
The forum concluded with renewed optimism that stronger Ghana-Canada partnerships will stimulate trade, attract investment, create jobs, encourage innovation, and deepen the enduring relationship between the two countries.
“The future belongs to the bold,” Mubarak said in his closing remarks. “Let us be bold together.”
The Ghana-Canada Forum is expected to serve as a catalyst for increased collaboration among governments, businesses, and the African diaspora while reinforcing Canada’s growing importance as a strategic partner in Ghana’s economic transformation.
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