Category: Trade

Ali, Canada, Diaspora, Guyana, Trade

Guyana President Ali speaks to the Maple Leaf Gala

President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s address at the Maple Leaf Gala held on May 8th in Toronto was a call for deeper Guyana–Canada partnership built on shared values, mutual respect, and a vision of inclusive prosperity. His remarks (available on video below) were appreciative of the Guyanese diaspora in Canada, and Canadian partners, for supporting the … Continue reading Guyana President Ali speaks to the Maple Leaf Gala

Canada, Trade, United States

Forward Guidance: PM Carney declares U.S. ties now a ‘weakness’ in address to Canadians

Graham Richardson and Phil Hahn Updated: April 19, 2026 at 10:25AM EDT Published: April 19, 2026 at 10:00AM EDT With the United States acting more like an economic foe than an ally under the presidency of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s former strength, built on our bond with America, has become a “weakness” that … Continue reading Forward Guidance: PM Carney declares U.S. ties now a ‘weakness’ in address to Canadians

CARICOM, Trade, United States

Caribbean forced to reconsider US trade ties

By SIR RONALD SANDERS, April 7, 2026 THE Caribbean has not set out to loosen its trade dependence on the United States. It is being driven to do so. For generations, Caribbean importers and consumers have looked first to the American market. They have done so for reasons of preference and practicality. The United States … Continue reading Caribbean forced to reconsider US trade ties

Canada, Cuba, Economy, Infrastructure, Trade, United States

Canadian companies could face big losses as change looms in Cuba

People watch the sunset from the Malecón during a blackout in Havana on Monday — a more frequent occurrence as the country is cut off from foreign energy sources like never before. (Ramon Espinosa/The Associated Press) Evan Dyer · CBC News · Posted: Mar 22, 2026 Hotel operations and one of the world's biggest open-pit mines could face expropriation and … Continue reading Canadian companies could face big losses as change looms in Cuba

Ali, Canada, Guyana, Partnerships, Trade

President Ali of Guyana is the Keynote Speaker for the Maple Leaf Gala Dinner & Business Forum 2026

🌟 Keynote Speaker Announcement 🌟We are honoured to announce that H. E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, has been confirmed as the Keynote Speaker for the Maple Leaf Gala Dinner & Business Forum 2026.Join us on May 8, 2026 at the beautiful Aga Khan Museum in Toronto as President … Continue reading President Ali of Guyana is the Keynote Speaker for the Maple Leaf Gala Dinner & Business Forum 2026

CARICOM, Migration, Partnerships, Security, Trade, United States

CARICOM/U.S. Joint Statement

February 27, 2026 The Heads of State and Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met on 25 February with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio. The engagement was a highly constructive one with a frank conversation regarding the essential interests of all parties.   Given the strong historical, … Continue reading CARICOM/U.S. Joint Statement