On December 5, 2022, The Executive Management Committee (EMC) of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) met with His Excellency Mark Berman, the Canadian High Commissioner to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

The discussion centered on easier travel relations for Guyanese entering Canada. In October, the EMC raised concerns over the delays in the issuance of Canadian visas and the impact this has on the Guyanese business community.

The committee lobbied for technical support for Guyana’s private sector in the agriculture sector as well as increased agro-trade between both countries. It was also highlighted that direct and connecting flights between the two states are needed as well as the addition of new airlines to serve the routes.

In light of Guyana’s developing economy and growing capacity, GCCI believes that resolving the ongoing delays will serve as a step in the direction to mitigating hindrances and facilitating ease of travel between Guyana and Canada. The ultimate result is better cooperation and trade relations between the two territories.