The Canada–Africa Chamber of Business convened a three-day Africa Accelerating 2025 event in Hamilton, Canada. Delegates from across Africa joined Canadian officials and business leaders to explore trade and investment opportunities in healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and education. The visit positioned Hamilton as a strategic hub for Canada Africa trade partnerships with global potential.
Africa Accelerating 2025: Building Momentum
The program highlighted Hamilton’s transformation from an industrial steel town into a diversified economy rooted in manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and innovation.
African representatives met with local businesses and institutions, including Trident Engineering Institute and Nexim Healthcare Consultants, both led by Ugandan-born entrepreneur Henry Lukenge.
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Delegations from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and DRC reflected Africa’s fastest-growing markets.
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Canadian companies presented expertise in healthcare, engineering, and logistics.
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Hamilton showcased its incentives, workforce, and affordable real estate for global investors.
Local and Continental Benefits
Hamilton officials stressed that the city’s global outlook makes it a prime entry point for African businesses looking to expand into North America. In return, African delegations emphasized opportunities for Canadian companies to diversify trade beyond natural resources into high-growth industries.
Regional Impact Overview
| Country | Sectoral Strength | Trade Opportunity with Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Energy & finance | Partnerships in oil services, fintech, agriculture |
| Kenya | Logistics & tech | Joint ventures in digital services, agritech |
| South Africa | Manufacturing | Expansion into life sciences, education |
| DRC | Mining & agriculture | Diversification into healthcare, infrastructure |
This collaboration underscores a new era in Canada Africa trade, with both sides seeking long-term, high-value partnerships.
Hamilton as a Gateway City
“Hamilton is proud to welcome the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business,” said Norm Schleehahn, Director Economic Development for the City of Hamilton.
“Our city has transformed into a leading destination for global investment, built on our strengths in manufacturing, logistics, life sciences, and a vibrant innovation ecosystem. This visit is an important opportunity to showcase how Hamilton is open for business and ready to grow international partnerships.”
“The Chamber’s engagement in Hamilton reflects our mission of fostering stronger commercial ties between Canada and African markets,” said Garreth Bloor, President of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.
“By spotlighting Hamilton as a destination for investment, the Chamber is committed to building bridges that create opportunities and highlight economic growth. Thank you to Henry Lukenge for his sponsorship of our organization that helped make this program possible.”
Broader African Strategy
The Chamber’s Hamilton engagement forms part of Canada’s larger Africa agenda, ahead of upcoming business conferences in Zambia and Namibia. This reflects a continental strategy: moving beyond mining into knowledge-based industries like education, digital technology, and healthcare.
Areas of Growing Cooperation
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Healthcare: Canadian consulting firms linking with African providers to expand access.
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Education: Partnerships between Canadian institutes and African universities.
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Logistics: Collaboration to strengthen supply chains between ports, airports, and land routes.
A Shared Future
By spotlighting Hamilton, the Canada–Africa Chamber of Business has reaffirmed its role in building bridges between continents. For African investors, the city represents a stable, cost-effective North American gateway. For Canadians, Africa offers some of the fastest-growing markets in the world.
The momentum of Africa Accelerating 2025 suggests that Canada Africa trade is entering a new phase—one grounded in collaboration, innovation, and opportunity.
Sources: The Canada–Africa Chamber of Business.
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