Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu promotes growing Canada-Africa trade relationship

From: Global Affairs Canada

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February 20, 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya - Global Affairs Canada

The trade relationship between Africa and Canada continues to grow, presenting significant opportunities for both Canadian and African businesses.

This week, Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, joined the Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H. Prime Cabinet Secretary of the Republic of Kenya & Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, at the 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference, held on February 19 and 20, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya.

During the opening session of the conference, Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu spoke about the importance of Canadian and African business leaders gathering to share investment opportunities, discuss future collaborations and strengthen their trade relationship, to the benefit of Kenyans and Canadians alike.

He also highlighted the many business opportunities available for Canadians and Africans, including in infrastructure, education, agriculture and agri-food processing, information and communication technology, clean tech, oil and gas, and mining.

Quotes

"The Canada-Africa Business Conference has reaffirmed the benefits of continuing to foster connections between Canadian and African communities, including with Kenya. Our growing economic ties will provide even more opportunities to drive prosperity and innovation across our borders."

- Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development

Quick facts

  • Canada and Kenya share priorities, including peace and security, trade, gender equality, climate action and the blue economy.

  • In 2023, exports from Canada to Kenya reached a value of $110.7 million while imports were valued at $46.4 million.

  • In 2023, Canada’s top merchandise exports to Kenya included farm, fishing and intermediate food products. Top Canadian merchandise imports from Kenya were consumer goods.

  • Kenya is the only African country that is a member of the Ottawa Group, which addresses specific challenges related to the World Trade Organization. The Ottawa Group is chaired by Canada.

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