Ghana and Canada have recorded a sharp jump in trade, with bilateral merchandise trade up by 50 per cent and Canadian exports to Ghana up by 35 per cent in 2025.
President John Dramani Mahama and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have met to build on that momentum and pave the way for deeper economic cooperation between the two countries.
The two leaders say the growing partnership must now be turned into a broader economic framework that opens up new commercial opportunities.
Meeting on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, President Mahama and Prime Minister Carney welcomed the recent signing of a Letter of Intent that will guide work toward that framework.
According to a readout from the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office, the leaders highlighted the strengthening bilateral relationship, evidenced by the 50 per cent increase in bilateral merchandise trade and the 35 per cent increase in Canadian exports to Ghana last year.
Once in effect, the framework would support new commercial opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses, including in sectors such as renewable energy, mining, critical minerals, and infrastructure development.
During the meeting, the leaders also exchanged views on their respective efforts to build resilient economies and agreed to remain in close contact as the two nations continue to strengthen their diplomatic and commercial ties.
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