A little more detail on the recent CARICOM-Canada Foreign Ministers meeting. June 26, 2026 This week, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and the Honourable Christopher Sinckler, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, on behalf of the Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Foreign and Community … Continue reading JOINT SUMMARY: 2026 CANADA-CARICOM Foreign Ministers Group Meeting
Category: Strategic Partnership
Canada and CARICOM have launched a renewed action plan under the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership. This is good to see, although including greater detail in the announcement would be useful to fully understand what is included in the new action plan. News release June 23, 2026 - Panama City, Panama - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable … Continue reading Minister Anand concludes participation in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States, announces $35.3 million to support security and stability in the Americas
Anita Anand Credit: Bernard Thibodeau, House of Commons Photo Services It is positive to see that a Canada-CARICOM discussion is planned to discuss key issues under the Canada-Strategic Partnership. News release June 21, 2026 - Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Panama from June … Continue reading Minister Anand to attend the General Assembly of Organization of American States in Panama
By:Nationnews Desk June 5, 2026 Canada says it will deploy an estimated US$97 million through the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, which is designed to provide long-term loans for climate adaptation and mitigation projects across emerging markets and developing economies. It specifically targets regions highly vulnerable to climate change, including Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small … Continue reading Canada to provide funding to Caribbean through GAIA climate loan fund
June 4, 2026 Toronto, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell. The leaders recognised the rich cultural ties and shared values between Canada and Grenada, reinforced by the strong Grenadian diaspora across Canada. As Canada and Grenada diversify their trade relationships, the leaders emphasised the significant opportunities … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell
June 4, 2026Toronto, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Mottley emphasised the strong partnership between Canada and Barbados. With 60 years of diplomatic ties, a dynamic trade relationship, and shared values of inclusivity and sustainability, Barbados is a key partner to … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley
CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP IN A CHANGING GLOBAL LANDSCAPE Prepared by Robert Ready, Alicia D. Nicholls and Kai L. Hazlewood October 2025 This policy brief examines the current state of trade relations between Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), identifying key trends, persistent challenges and emerging opportunities in an evolving global landscape. … Continue reading CARICOM-CANADA TRADE RELATIONS
September 23, 2025 New York City, United States of America Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Mottley discussed their interest in renewing the Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Strategic Partnership … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley
September 18, 2025 Mexico City, Mexico The close and long-standing relationship between Canada and Mexico has created greater certainty, security, and prosperity for both nations. Now, as the world order changes rapidly, Canada and Mexico are elevating this partnership. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, alongside the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, launched a new Comprehensive Strategic … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney announces new partnership with Mexico to elevate ties across trade, energy, and security
We are pleased to release the Canada Caribbean Institute "Year in Review 2024/25". The report highlights developments within the Institute; some of the activities of our Member Institutions; as well as developments in the government-to-government context. There is a lot happening in the Canada-Caribbean space and we invite you to read about it. Please feel … Continue reading CCI “Year in Review” 2024/25