Ghana has formally inaugurated a new chapter in its bilateral relations with Canada, as Her Excellency Professor Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, the new High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana to Canada, officially commenced her duties in Ottawa.

The formal presentation of her Letters of Credence—the diplomatic document accrediting her as the official representative of the Ghanaian head of state—took place on Wednesday, November 25, 2025, at Rideau Hall.

Official Commencement of Mandate

High Commissioner Edu-Buandoh presented her Letters of Credence, alongside the Letters of Recall for her predecessor, to the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy Governor General.

Justice Côté received the documents on behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary J. Simon, the Governor General of Canada.

The ceremony, a time-honoured diplomatic tradition, marked the formal start of Professor Edu-Buandoh’s tenure and “reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and continuing the longstanding friendship between Ghana and Canada.”

With her accreditation now complete, the High Commissioner is poised to begin her substantive work, focusing on advancing Ghana’s interests across multiple strategic sectors.

Focus on Economic Diplomacy and Key Sectors

High Commissioner Edu-Buandoh's mandate is centred on enhancing Ghana’s economic presence in North America and leveraging Canadian expertise and capital. Her strategic focus areas include:

• Promoting Ghana’s Economic Diplomacy: Actively working to secure Ghanaian interests in the Canadian market.
• Encouraging Canadian Investment: Targeting key sectors for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), such as energy, mining, agriculture, and technology.
• Expanding Export Opportunities: Working to increase the volume and diversity of Ghanaian exports into the Canadian market.

Beyond commerce, the High Commissioner will also prioritise “educational and cultural partnerships, fostering people‑to‑people connections that reinforce mutual understanding and goodwill between the two nations.”

Engaging on Global Issues

In addition to her core bilateral duties between Ghana and Canada, the High Commissioner is expected to play a critical role on the international stage by actively engaging with Canada’s diplomatic community and the numerous international organisations headquartered in Ottawa.

This engagement is aimed at “ensuring that Ghana’s voice is heard on issues of global importance, including peace, democracy, climate resilience, and sustainable development.”

The presentation of the Letters of Credence marks a new and promising chapter in Ghana–Canada relations, aiming to build upon the existing long-standing bonds of friendship and shared democratic values through deeper cooperation across trade, investment, and global governance.