Canada and Guyana explore stronger trade and investment ties

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali met on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.

• Trade: Canada-Guyana trade reached nearly $360 million last year.
• Next steps discussed: Progress on a proposed framework for trade, investment, and economic cooperation, and a possible foreign investment promotion and protection agreement.
• Areas for cooperation: Energy, mining, infrastructure, and agriculture. The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to building resilience across the Caribbean.