A high-powered delegation of policymakers, investors, and corporate leaders will convene at the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre in Toronto, Ontario, on June 15, 2026, for the Ghana-Canada Investment Forum.

The economic summit aims to deepen bilateral commercial relations, uncover strategic investment pathways, and drive initiatives aligned with Ghana’s national economic restructuring.

The event is being organised by Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa) in tandem with Toronto-based business events agency Kwakaf International.

Spotlighting the 24-Hour Economy Initiative

A primary pillar of the upcoming forum is Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. 

This state framework is designed to accelerate industrialisation, scale up export volumes, enhance international trade competitiveness, stimulate job creation, and lift nationwide productivity.

Organized alongside the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Ghana Tourism Authority, the forum is positioned as a critical driver for Ghana's broader "Reset Agenda," aiming to pull Canadian capital into core economic sectors.

High-Profile State and Traditional Leadership

The event will feature prominent Ghanaian dignitaries:

- Special Guest of Honour: Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President.

- Event Chair: The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.

- Keynote Speaker: Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gyakye Quayson.

Capital Matching and Corporate Backing

A central highlight of the itinerary is a dedicated "Deal Room" session managed by ThirdWay Capital, a Canadian impact-focused investment firm specialising in growth-ready small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa.

This segment will directly link Canadian financiers with Ghanaian business leaders to negotiate sustainable corporate partnerships.

Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) is backing the summit as the headline sponsor, reaffirming its corporate strategy to anchor entrepreneurship and cross-border investments that yield long-term domestic development.

Leveraging the World Cup Spotlight

The scheduling of the forum intentionally leverages the global visibility of the FIFA World Cup. Organizers aim to capture a broad international demographic to open fresh trade and collaborative pipelines between the two nations.

Esther A. N. Cobbah, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stratcomm Africa, expressed strong optimism regarding the synergy between the economic summit and Ghana's sporting calendar.

She noted that the event takes place on the sidelines of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match, creating an ideal backdrop to build upon the historic ties between Ghana and Canada for mutual national success this June.