Ghana and Canada are set to strengthen economic cooperation as investors, business leaders, policymakers and development partners gather in Toronto for the 2026 Ghana-Canada Investment Forum on June 15, 2026.
The event, scheduled to take place at the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre in Toronto, Ontario, will provide a platform for participants to explore strategic investment opportunities, foster partnerships and advance initiatives aimed at supporting Ghana’s economic transformation agenda while deepening commercial ties between the two countries.
The forum is being organised by Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa) in partnership with Toronto-based business events agency Kwakaf International.
A key focus of the forum will be Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+), which seeks to drive industrialisation, expand exports, improve trade competitiveness, create jobs and boost productivity. Discussions will examine opportunities for Canadian businesses and investors to collaborate with Ghanaian enterprises and institutions under the initiative.
Organisers said the event, being held in collaboration with the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Ghana Tourism Authority, forms part of efforts to support Ghana’s Reset Agenda and attract investment to key sectors of the economy.
The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour, while the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, will chair the event. Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gyakye Quayson, is expected to deliver the keynote address.
A major feature of the forum will be a Deal Room Session facilitated by ThirdWay Capital, a Canadian impact-focused investment firm that supports growth-ready small and medium-sized enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa. The session is expected to connect investors and business leaders from both countries and promote strategic partnerships aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth.
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), the lead sponsor of the event, said it remains committed to supporting entrepreneurship and facilitating investments that contribute to Ghana’s long-term economic development.
Organisers noted that hosting the forum during the FIFA World Cup period presents an opportunity to engage a diverse international audience and create new avenues for trade, investment and business collaboration between Ghana and Canada.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stratcomm Africa, Esther A. N. Cobbah, expressed optimism about the event, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
“There are tremendous opportunities to build on the historic ties between Ghana and Canada. We are excited to be joining forces with Kwakaf International and the various national agencies for this event. Occurring on the sidelines of the first World Cup match of the Black Stars, we look forward to multiple successes of Team Ghana in Canada this June,” she said.
