As Africa Day approaches, Canada should rebuild links to the continent

Canada must bring its expertise and know-how to the teams working to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area.

With its partners on the continent, our country must identify areas where Canadian and African interests converge and invest in rebuilding Canada's link to the continent, writes Progressive Senator Amina Gerba.Photograph courtesy of Twitter

Opinion

BY PROGRESSIVE SENATOR AMINA GERBA

May 23, 2022

In the recent past, Canada has contributed to the progress of the African continent to the benefit of African countries as well as Canada, particularly economically. Some of our great companies were born out of these public and private investments. As we mark Africa Day on May 25, one thing is clear...

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