Canada to welcome 300,000 new residents this year – High Commissioner

General News of Thursday, July 11, 2019

Source: Graphic.com.gh

2019-07-11

Canada's High Commissioner to Ghana, Heather Cameron, said Canada remains open to the world and welcomes more than 300,000 new residents this year.

Very quickly, she said, many more students would go to Canada to attend world-clbad education, adding that Canadian alumni were active in Ghana and continued to grow and make contributions. economic and social development.

Dr. Cameron noted that the Ghana-Canada diaspora is engaging in Ghana, also expressing appreciation for the role played by Canadians of Ghanaian descent in shaping Canada.

She addressed ministers of state, members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional and religious leaders, and other distinguished guests at a reception to celebrate Canada Day in Accra.

Multilateralism

The High Commissioner noted that Canada's efforts demonstrate that "we are working to contribute to a new multilateralism, in which benefits are distributed more broadly, more uniformly and more equitably. a new multilateralism where commitments are fulfilled, where implementation takes place and where people can achieve results. "

She said that the United Nations Security Council has an important role to play in ensuring that we can count on Canada to defend the important things and focus on building bridges rather than dividing.

The High Commissioner announced that Ms. Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, had been an active and important voice on the importance of multilateralism and the maintenance of liberal democracy.

She stated that Ms. Freeland had been named "Diplomat of the Year" and that as High Commissioner, it was a privilege for her to work here in Ghana to advance these common priorities. .

Chamber of Commerce

According to Cameron, the Canada-Ghana Chamber of Commerce has also continued to focus on new sectors such as aviation, oil and gas, and trade diversification.

She added that responsible business practices, including corporate social responsibility and reducing the environmental footprint of natural resource industries, with a focus on clean technologies and renewable energy, remain important pillars of the strategy. Canada's Trade in Ghana and Clean Development in Canada.

She stated that trade was a fundamental part of Canada's economic success and considered it "essential to Ghana's success", and congratulated the Government of Ghana for ratifying the Free Trade Agreement for the continent. African.

Work together

Ms. Cameron noted that their partnerships with the government, development partners and civil society organizations have allowed them to advance their common agenda.

For example, she stated that Canadian expertise had helped to ensure that Ghana had the only internationally certified welding facility in the African region of the United States. West, adding that agricultural techniques were being modernized and adapted to climate change.

"Whether it's a training in advanced mathematics or linking research results to farmers, helping to develop a clean energy training or training course." advocating for better access for women to financial services, we are contributing to Ghana's current and future prosperity, "she said.

Women's day

Last March, to celebrate International Women's Day with the Western Region and the Ghana Education Service, they organized a career fair in Takoradi in the fields of science, technology, engineering and technology. mathematics (STEM) bringing together more than 600 girls and their parents.

In June, she said, Canada hosted Women Deliver in Vancouver, the largest conference on gender equality and health, the rights and well-being of girls and women.

She announced that she was celebrating with world leaders, including Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the progress made in promoting rights and empowerment, and reaffirmed her commitment to do more to make gender equality a reality for everyone, everywhere in the world.

Appreciation

The High Commissioner expresses his deep gratitude to the Government of Ghana for the safe return of its two Canadian volunteers who were released from captivity just a few weeks ago.

She said that they were very grateful for the efforts of members of the government, security agencies and law enforcement, who made serious decisions that allowed the safe return of these young people. Canadian women, but also the capture of their authors.

"This positive outcome is an important step for Ghana and for Ghanaians, because it reaffirms the commitment of many people to maintaining peace and security in Ghana," she said.