Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), has held bilateral talks with Canada’s Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, to deepen cooperation on migration management and labour mobility.
The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, 13th January 2026, focused on immigration processes, bilateral collaboration, and the importance of promoting Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
Hon. Quayson commended the longstanding cordial relations between Ghana and Canada, stressing the need to further strengthen ties for mutual benefit. He underscored the importance of legal migration pathways to avert the dangers of irregular migration, noting that Ghana’s youthful population possesses valuable skills that could be harnessed through structured labour mobility agreements.
He proposed that the two countries consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Mobility to address irregular migration challenges. The Deputy Minister also assured of Ghana’s readiness to collaborate with Canada to ensure smooth immigration processes for Ghanaian nationals travelling to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Dr. Kochhar acknowledged Canada’s concerns about irregular migration but reaffirmed his country’s commitment to working closely with Ghana to guarantee a well-coordinated immigration process during the World Cup. He further expressed Canada’s openness to expanding bilateral cooperation with Ghana across multiple sectors.
The meeting was attended by the Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, who underscored the importance of institutional collaboration in advancing migration management.
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