Министр торговли Тринидада и Тобаго возглавит делегацию из 25 компаний на инвестиционную миссию в Торонто

MINISTER of Trade, Investment and Tourism Satyakama Maharaj will lead a delegation of 25 Trinidad and Tobago companies to Toronto this week for the Beyond Borders: Canada Trade and Investment Mission 2026. The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (T&T Chamber), in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago and Global Trinidad and Tobago (GlobalTT), is organising the trade mission, which runs from Thursday to September 2. “The mission brings together the private sector, Government and international partners in a coordinated effort to strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s commercial presence in Canada and create tangible opportunities for local companies in one of the world’s most sophisticated and competitive markets,” the T&T Chamber stated. The T&T Chamber said the participation of Maharaj reflects an effort by the Government and private sector to coordinate their approach to expanding exports, attracting investment and strengthening commercial ties between the two countries. “Participating companies from priority sectors will benefit from curated business-to-business meetings, investor engagements and targeted market visits designed to connect them directly with prospective buyers, distributors, investors and strategic partners. The focus is on moving beyond traditional trade mission activity to create practical pathways for market entry, export sales and longer-term commercial partnerships,” it stated. The delegation will also participate in the Trinbago Festival at Nathan Phillips Square, and Maharaj is also expected to meet with Canadian government officials, business leaders and members of the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora during the visit. President of the TT Chamber Karen Yip Chuck, said: “This mission demonstrates what is possible when the private sector, Government and international partners come together around a shared objective. Canada is a sophisticated and highly competitive market, and successfully positioning Trinidad and Tobago companies requires a coordinated approach, strong partnerships and a clear understanding of the market. Beyond Borders is about creating meaningful opportunities for our businesses to compete, connect and grow internationally.” TT Chamber chief executive officer Dr Vashti Guyadeen, said: “Beyond Borders represents a deliberate shift in how we approach trade missions. It is not simply about taking companies into another market; it is about preparing them to enter that market, connecting them with the right buyers, distributors, investors and partners, and creating opportunities that can translate into measurable commercial outcomes. Our objective is to move businesses from market access to market success.” A key part of the programme will be the Invest in Trinidad and Tobago: An Exclusive Investor Roundtable on Friday at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development Kennedy Swaratsingh is expected to present Trinidad and Tobago’s priority investment projects at the roundtable and meet with Canadian investors and corporate leaders interested in investment and business opportunities in the country. “The Beyond Borders: Canada Trade and Investment Mission 2026 advances the TT Chamber’s wider strategy of supporting Trinidad and Tobago businesses to pursue international market opportunities and convert those opportunities into export sales, investment partnerships and sustainable growth, with particular emphasis on expanding the country’s non-energy exports,” it stated.