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9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l17 17c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L369.9 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-34z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">CAIP-RITLR and its Side Events: <b>Sept. 16- 17, 22-24 &amp; 25<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm113.9 231L234.4 103.5c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-17 17c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L285.1 256 183.5 357.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l17 17c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L369.9 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-34z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">CA-PGIR: <b>Sept. 18 \u2013 21<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ead3f9 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ead3f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed734dd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed734dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d2920 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"c5d2920\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"elementskit-section-subtitle   ekit-heading__subtitle-has-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tKnow more about our \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title text_fill\"><span><span>PROGRAMS<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"ekit_heading_separetor_wraper ekit_heading_elementskit-border-divider elementskit-style-long\"><div class=\"elementskit-border-divider elementskit-style-long\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4b945f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d4b945f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c7255c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c7255c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:500}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b300011 wpr-flip-box-animation-flip wpr-flip-box-animation-3d-yes wpr-flip-box-anim-direction-right wpr-flip-box-front-align-center wpr-flip-box-back-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-flip-box\" data-id=\"b300011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:1000,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box\" data-trigger=\"hover\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-item wpr-flip-box-front wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-people-carry\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-flip-box-title\">(CAIP-RITLR)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-description\"><p><strong>Canada-Africa Inter-Parliamentary Roundtable, Investment Tours <\/strong><strong>&amp; Legislative Retreat\u00a0<br \/><\/strong><\/p><p><em><strong>September 16-25, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-item wpr-flip-box-back wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wpr-flip-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/index.php\/caip-ritlr-2\/\"><\/a>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-description\"><p><strong><u>THEME:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Strengthening Parliamentary Institutions, Legislative Competence, Investment Governance and Strategic Cooperation for Inclusive Development in Africa and Canada<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bbb46f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7bbb46f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1000}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1961f04 wpr-flip-box-animation-flip wpr-flip-box-animation-3d-yes wpr-flip-box-anim-direction-right wpr-flip-box-front-align-center wpr-flip-box-back-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-flip-box\" data-id=\"1961f04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box\" data-trigger=\"hover\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-item wpr-flip-box-front wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-people-carry\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-flip-box-title\">(CA-PGIR-DMF)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-description\"><p><strong>Canada-Africa Premiers &amp; Governors <\/strong><strong>Investment Roundtable &amp; Deals Matchmaking Forum<br \/><\/strong><\/p><p><em><strong>September 21 \u2013 23, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-item wpr-flip-box-back wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wpr-flip-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/index.php\/ca-pgir-dmf\/\"><\/a>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-description\"><p><strong>THEME:<\/strong><\/p><p>Sub-National Economic Diplomacy and Investment Partnership for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Industrialization<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67323d2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67323d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aa4e43 wpr-flip-box-animation-flip wpr-flip-box-animation-3d-yes wpr-flip-box-anim-direction-right wpr-flip-box-front-align-center wpr-flip-box-back-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-flip-box\" data-id=\"0aa4e43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:900,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box\" data-trigger=\"hover\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-item wpr-flip-box-front wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-people-carry\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-flip-box-title\">(CA-IJMR)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-description\"><p><strong>Canada-Africa <\/strong><strong>Inter-Municipal Joint Mission, and Retreat<\/strong><\/p><p><em><strong>September 14 \u2013 15, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-item wpr-flip-box-back wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wpr-flip-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/index.php\/ca-fdif\/\"><\/a>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-flip-box-description\"><p><strong>THEME:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Building Globally Competitive, Investment-Ready and Resilient Municipalities through Canada\u2013Africa Local Government Cooperation.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5daa67d5 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5daa67d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73c5cbc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73c5cbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4334d806 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4334d806\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3232e1 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d3232e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/imag3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-396\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/imag3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/imag3-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/imag3-768x653.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd48f70 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd48f70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6a079d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6a079d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dd116d4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3dd116d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Forging Strategic Global Partnerships: Africa on the Rise!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa29683 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aa29683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dear Delegates and Strategic Partners,<\/p><p>Welcome to the official Canada-Africa Strategic Program 2026 platform, a pioneering multilateral initiative to boost inclusive development, trade, investment, and policy alignment between Canada and Africa. The program&#8217;s main theme is &#8220;Forging Sustainable Partnerships for a Shared Future\u2014Unlocking a New Era of Cooperation.&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b7a4bc elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"39b7a4bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/index.php\/introduction\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-long-arrow-alt-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M313.941 216H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v56c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h301.941v46.059c0 21.382 25.851 32.09 40.971 16.971l86.059-86.059c9.373-9.373 9.373-24.569 0-33.941l-86.059-86.059c-15.119-15.119-40.971-4.411-40.971 16.971V216z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Read More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4951d5bb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4951d5bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7938496c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7938496c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1788fe7c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1788fe7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55cb5fee elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55cb5fee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Program Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a1b8362 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a1b8362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Between September 14 and 26, 2026, the world will witness the launch of an unprecedented international initiative, the Canada-Africa Strategic Program (CASP). Hosted in major Canadian cities, this significant event will gather African and Canadian leaders, multinational corporations, policymakers, investment institutions, municipal mayors, and development agencies over three vibrant weeks. It will feature strategic discussions, industry-focused missions, exhibitions, and investment matchmaking sessions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10c96728 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"10c96728\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/index.php\/program-overview\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-long-arrow-alt-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" 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https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img5-768x653.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2deafa3 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2deafa3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df61f27 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df61f27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e379e82 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e379e82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63b444b animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"63b444b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1612\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1-1024x788.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image1-768x591.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c79c51 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c79c51\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f437773 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f437773\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484f856 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"484f856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Operating Guidance for Government Attendees<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f082089 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f082089\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All activities, including the mission, retreat, side events, training sessions, and networking gatherings, are designed to offer a platform for professionals, personnel, and stakeholders to strengthen both internal and external initiatives. These events foster connections with inter- and intra-agency coordinators, facilitate the sharing of key capability needs, and enhance visibility within the broader business, investment, bilateral, and diplomatic circles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d65d7c elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5d65d7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/index.php\/canada-africa-premiers-governors-investment-roundtable-dealmaking\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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text_fill\">KEY FOCUS AREAS<\/h2><div class=\"ekit_heading_separetor_wraper ekit_heading_elementskit-border-divider elementskit-style-long\"><div class=\"elementskit-border-divider elementskit-style-long\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cfa6a9 e-grid e-con-full wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5cfa6a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d77535 wpr-feature-list-left wpr-feature-list-square elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-feature-list\" data-id=\"0d77535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-feature-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-feature-list-wrap\"><ul class=\"wpr-feature-list\"><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-6c0cc3b\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-checkmark\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Geopolitical Alignment:<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">Strengthen Africa\u2019s overall global influence and increase Canada\u2019s engagement with African institutions to improve coordination in diplomacy, peace efforts, and international policy initiatives.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15c16d5 wpr-feature-list-left wpr-feature-list-square elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-feature-list\" data-id=\"15c16d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-feature-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-feature-list-wrap\"><ul class=\"wpr-feature-list\"><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-6c0cc3b\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-checkmark\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Economic Partnerships:<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">Transform mutual commitments into inclusive economic growth, empower SMEs and marginalized groups, and build sustainable trade value chains.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fa53fb wpr-feature-list-left wpr-feature-list-square elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-feature-list\" data-id=\"6fa53fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-feature-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-feature-list-wrap\"><ul class=\"wpr-feature-list\"><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-6c0cc3b\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-checkmark\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Infrastructure and Financing:<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">Mobilize Canadian and international investments to bridge Africa\u2019s infrastructure gap by promoting bankable projects, public-private partnerships, and blended finance models that align with Agenda 2063.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ba10f0 wpr-feature-list-left wpr-feature-list-square elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-feature-list\" data-id=\"9ba10f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-feature-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-feature-list-wrap\"><ul class=\"wpr-feature-list\"><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-6c0cc3b\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-checkmark\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Negotiation Preparedness:<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">Strengthen Africa\u2019s negotiation skills through training, data-driven strategies, and policy simulations to attain fair and sustainable results.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c316f8c wpr-feature-list-left wpr-feature-list-square elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-feature-list\" data-id=\"c316f8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-feature-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-feature-list-wrap\"><ul class=\"wpr-feature-list\"><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-6c0cc3b\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-checkmark\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Market Access and Business Facilitation:<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">Open Canadian markets to African goods, harmonize standards, and facilitate visa and business mobility to streamline cross-border trade and investment.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3fd784 wpr-feature-list-left wpr-feature-list-square elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-feature-list\" data-id=\"a3fd784\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-feature-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-feature-list-wrap\"><ul class=\"wpr-feature-list\"><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-6c0cc3b\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-checkmark\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Investment Diplomacy:<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">Establish structured platforms for investment matchmaking, follow-up after forums, and the development of long-term Canada-Africa business councils.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46ce4f6 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46ce4f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The CASP Mission focuses on creating research methods, industry insights, and industry scenarios that enhance understanding of multidisciplinary issues. It also promotes collaboration to develop frameworks, supports risk management, assists in strategic planning, and fosters effective implementation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc325c2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc325c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d480617 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"d480617\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title text_fill\"><span><span>Flagship Events and Side Activities<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"ekit_heading_separetor_wraper ekit_heading_elementskit-border-divider elementskit-style-long\"><div class=\"elementskit-border-divider elementskit-style-long\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e56637b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e56637b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecb649f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecb649f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40f45c6 wpr-feature-list-left wpr-feature-list-square elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-feature-list\" data-id=\"40f45c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-feature-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-feature-list-wrap\"><ul class=\"wpr-feature-list\"><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-d56e54e\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-rocket\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Inter-Parliamentary Roundtable Investment Tour &amp; Legislative Retreats<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">African and Canadian parliamentarians will gather for a joint discussion on legislation, emphasizing trade-friendly frameworks, investment protections, and the exchange of innovation policies.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-52f1bd3\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-rocket\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Inter-Municipal Joint Mission &amp; Council Authorities Training &amp; Retreat<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">City and state officials will attend a multi-day leadership retreat focused on governance, smart cities, sustainable public procurement, and investment readiness at the sub-national level.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-14dc7be\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-rocket\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Exhibitions &amp; Innovation Showcases<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">Trade and innovation exhibition featuring over 300 booths from Canadian, African, and international companies, highlighting solutions, investment projects, and export-ready innovations.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-006c68b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"006c68b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb074a wpr-feature-list-left wpr-feature-list-square elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-feature-list\" data-id=\"3fb074a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:500,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-feature-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpr-feature-list-wrap\"><ul class=\"wpr-feature-list\"><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-d56e54e\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-rocket\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Governors-Premiers Investment Roundtable and Deals Matchmaking Forum<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">A closed Dealroom platform that facilitates partnerships, co-financing agreements, and investments across the value chain, backed by legal and financial advisors.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpr-feature-list-item elementor-repeater-item-52f1bd3\"><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-wrap\"><span class=\"wpr-feature-list-line\"><\/span><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-icon-inner-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-rocket\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-feature-list-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"wpr-feature-list-title\"><a class=\"wpr-feature-list-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Elite Golf Bow: Parliamentary Leadership Excellence, Award &amp; Business Networking Night<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"wpr-feature-list-description\">This day will be an exclusive high-level event to honor distinguished parliamentary leaders, acknowledge excellence in governance and public service, and encourage strategic connections among policymakers, investors, diplomats, and corporate executives. Held in a sophisticated golf and networking setting, it offers a unique platform for dialogue, partnership development, and recognizing influential leaders who drive economic growth, legislative progress, and international collaboration.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44343daa e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44343daa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21ce872f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21ce872f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aeb8d41 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4aeb8d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2149057716-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-473\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2149057716-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2149057716-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2149057716-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2149057716.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60d57735 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60d57735\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29cb5c2f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29cb5c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expected Outcomes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-421745bd elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"421745bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Increased Bilateral and Multilateral Trade<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Expansion of Canada-Africa trade volumes, especially in value-added goods and services.<\/li><li>Enhanced integration of African countries into global value chains through AfCFTA\u2013Canada trade linkages.<\/li><li>Creation of new trade corridors, logistics infrastructure, and trade facilitation frameworks&#8230;<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d978d68 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d978d68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-445a61e2 elementor-mobile-align-right elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"445a61e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-right-arrow\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Legacy and Future Prospects<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-591b806d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"591b806d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f3960 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55f3960\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a09235e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a09235e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why participate and be involved?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd28d1c elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bd28d1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The CASP Mission offers a unique chance to meet, discuss, and communicate with some of the most influential policymakers, practitioners, and members of the organized private sector.<\/p><ul><li>Your participation will gain access to this key target audience<\/li><li>Raise your company brand, profile, and awareness<\/li><li>Showcase your products, services, and technologies<\/li><li>Explore business opportunities in this dynamic market<\/li><li>Provide a platform to communicate key messages<\/li><li>Gain face-to-face meeting opportunities<\/li><\/ul><p>The CASP offers a great chance to connect with key decision-makers and influencers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ab2da3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ab2da3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:200}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b70ddb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4b70ddb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/imag2ab-698x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-639\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/imag2ab-698x1024.jpg 698w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/imag2ab-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/afroindustrygroup.africa\/caspmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/imag2ab.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48de946 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"48de946\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7364e67 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"7364e67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title text_fill\"><span><span>Why You Should Attend This Summit<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"ekit_heading_separetor_wraper ekit_heading_elementskit-border-divider elementskit-style-long\"><div class=\"elementskit-border-divider elementskit-style-long\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dd5c93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dd5c93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Strategic stakeholders will gather at the Canada-Africa Strategic Program in June 2026 to foster meaningful, future-oriented partnerships that are inclusive, policy-focused, commercially viable, and globally pertinent. More than a simple event, it marks a pivotal moment in Global South-North collaboration. The platform will serve as a transformative, multidimensional space to shape the future of economic, legislative, infrastructural, and developmental cooperation between Canada and Africa. 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Days Hours Minutes Seconds SPECIALIZED PROGRAM DATES (2026): Canada-Africa Inter-Municipal Joint Mission &amp; Retreat: Sept. 14\u201315 CAIP-RITLR and its Side Events: Sept. 16- 17, 22-24 &amp; 25 CA-PGIR: Sept. 18 \u2013 21 Know more about our PROGRAMS (CAIP-RITLR) Canada-Africa Inter-Parliamentary Roundtable, Investment Tours &amp; Legislative Retreat\u00a0 September 16-25, 2026 THEME: Strengthening Parliamentary Institutions, Legislative Competence, Investment Governance and Strategic Cooperation for Inclusive Development in Africa and Canada (CA-PGIR-DMF) Canada-Africa Premiers &amp; Governors Investment Roundtable &amp; Deals Matchmaking Forum September 21 \u2013 23, 2026 THEME: Sub-National Economic Diplomacy and Investment Partnership for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Industrialization (CA-IJMR) Canada-Africa Inter-Municipal Joint Mission, and Retreat September 14 \u2013 15, 2026 \u00a0 THEME: Building Globally Competitive, Investment-Ready and Resilient Municipalities through Canada\u2013Africa Local Government Cooperation. Forging Strategic Global Partnerships: Africa on the Rise! Dear Delegates and Strategic Partners, Welcome to the official Canada-Africa Strategic Program 2026 platform, a pioneering multilateral initiative to boost inclusive development, trade, investment, and policy alignment between Canada and Africa. The program&#8217;s main theme is &#8220;Forging Sustainable Partnerships for a Shared Future\u2014Unlocking a New Era of Cooperation.&#8221; Read More Program Overview Between September 14 and 26, 2026, the world will witness the launch of an unprecedented international initiative, the Canada-Africa Strategic Program (CASP). Hosted in major Canadian cities, this significant event will gather African and Canadian leaders, multinational corporations, policymakers, investment institutions, municipal mayors, and development agencies over three vibrant weeks. It will feature strategic discussions, industry-focused missions, exhibitions, and investment matchmaking sessions. Read More Operating Guidance for Government Attendees All activities, including the mission, retreat, side events, training sessions, and networking gatherings, are designed to offer a platform for professionals, personnel, and stakeholders to strengthen both internal and external initiatives. These events foster connections with inter- and intra-agency coordinators, facilitate the sharing of key capability needs, and enhance visibility within the broader business, investment, bilateral, and diplomatic circles. Read More KEY FOCUS AREAS Geopolitical Alignment: Strengthen Africa\u2019s overall global influence and increase Canada\u2019s engagement with African institutions to improve coordination in diplomacy, peace efforts, and international policy initiatives. Economic Partnerships: Transform mutual commitments into inclusive economic growth, empower SMEs and marginalized groups, and build sustainable trade value chains. Infrastructure and Financing: Mobilize Canadian and international investments to bridge Africa\u2019s infrastructure gap by promoting bankable projects, public-private partnerships, and blended finance models that align with Agenda 2063. Negotiation Preparedness: Strengthen Africa\u2019s negotiation skills through training, data-driven strategies, and policy simulations to attain fair and sustainable results. Market Access and Business Facilitation: Open Canadian markets to African goods, harmonize standards, and facilitate visa and business mobility to streamline cross-border trade and investment. Investment Diplomacy: Establish structured platforms for investment matchmaking, follow-up after forums, and the development of long-term Canada-Africa business councils. The CASP Mission focuses on creating research methods, industry insights, and industry scenarios that enhance understanding of multidisciplinary issues. It also promotes collaboration to develop frameworks, supports risk management, assists in strategic planning, and fosters effective implementation. Flagship Events and Side Activities Inter-Parliamentary Roundtable Investment Tour &amp; Legislative Retreats African and Canadian parliamentarians will gather for a joint discussion on legislation, emphasizing trade-friendly frameworks, investment protections, and the exchange of innovation policies. Inter-Municipal Joint Mission &amp; Council Authorities Training &amp; Retreat City and state officials will attend a multi-day leadership retreat focused on governance, smart cities, sustainable public procurement, and investment readiness at the sub-national level. Exhibitions &amp; Innovation Showcases Trade and innovation exhibition featuring over 300 booths from Canadian, African, and international companies, highlighting solutions, investment projects, and export-ready innovations. Governors-Premiers Investment Roundtable and Deals Matchmaking Forum A closed Dealroom platform that facilitates partnerships, co-financing agreements, and investments across the value chain, backed by legal and financial advisors. Elite Golf Bow: Parliamentary Leadership Excellence, Award &amp; Business Networking Night This day will be an exclusive high-level event to honor distinguished parliamentary leaders, acknowledge excellence in governance and public service, and encourage strategic connections among policymakers, investors, diplomats, and corporate executives. Held in a sophisticated golf and networking setting, it offers a unique platform for dialogue, partnership development, and recognizing influential leaders who drive economic growth, legislative progress, and international collaboration. Expected Outcomes Increased Bilateral and Multilateral Trade Expansion of Canada-Africa trade volumes, especially in value-added goods and services. Enhanced integration of African countries into global value chains through AfCFTA\u2013Canada trade linkages. Creation of new trade corridors, logistics infrastructure, and trade facilitation frameworks&#8230; Read More Legacy and Future Prospects Why participate and be involved? The CASP Mission offers a unique chance to meet, discuss, and communicate with some of the most influential policymakers, practitioners, and members of the organized private sector. Your participation will gain access to this key target audience Raise your company brand, profile, and awareness Showcase your products, services, and technologies Explore business opportunities in this dynamic market Provide a platform to communicate key messages Gain face-to-face meeting opportunities The CASP offers a great chance to connect with key decision-makers and influencers. Why You Should Attend This Summit Strategic stakeholders will gather at the Canada-Africa Strategic Program in June 2026 to foster meaningful, future-oriented partnerships that are inclusive, policy-focused, commercially viable, and globally pertinent. More than a simple event, it marks a pivotal moment in Global South-North collaboration. The platform will serve as a transformative, multidimensional space to shape the future of economic, legislative, infrastructural, and developmental cooperation between Canada and Africa. 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