Embassy of Canada to Senegal

Last week, the Embassy of Canada to Senegal had the pleasure of meeting with the Associate Dean Research and International Affairs at the Université de Montréal, as well as an advisor from the Faculty of Law.

Discussions focused in particular on developing sustainable partnerships through training programs and strengthening institutional collaborations, in support of a dynamic and forward-looking academic cooperation.

On May 8, 2026, in Saint Louis, the Canadian Ambassador and the Minister of the Environment successfully launched the COPEJ project, led by Le Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles.

Through the creation of business schools focused on youth employability and entrepreneurship, as well as the implementation of innovative solutions to restore biodiversity, Canada fully supports Senegal’s ambition to develop dynamic economic hubs while preserving the environment.

The Canadian Embassy in Senegal was pleased to meet with Ms. Marie-Laure Konan, CEO of Forum Afrique Expansion and MLS Consulting, to discuss preparations for this major event scheduled for next September in Montreal, during which the spotlight will be on Senegal🇸🇳.

This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss preparations for the forum as well as potential partnerships and collaboration between Canada and Senegal.

Last week, we had the pleasure of meeting Quebec artist Danaé Brissonnet at Festigraff16 in Dakar 🇨🇦🇸🇳

Festigraff is one of the most important urban art events in West Africa, and it reminds us that graffiti culture is truly universal!

Over the past two days, alongside His Excellency Minister Diouf, we didn’t just mark the end of a project. We celebrated a partnership, a collective commitment, and—most importantly—tangible results for communities.

Canada is proud to have funded this multi-country initiative with $15M over 3 years. Our commitment remains strong: supporting approaches that put communities at the heart of solutions, value local resources, and help build a more resilient and sustainable future. 🌍✨

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🇨🇦🤝🇸🇳 Canadian Cybersecurity Trade Mission to Senegal | Mission commerciale canadienne en cybersécurité au Sénégal

This week, six Canadian companies joined us in Dakar for an intensive week of business meetings, workshops, and exchanges with public and private sector stakeholders, marking a concrete step forward in Canada-Senegal digital partnerships.

A key takeaway: our strengths are different, but deeply complementary. Canada brings innovation, research, and cutting-edge solutions. Senegal brings ambition, momentum, and a clear commitment to digital sovereignty.

This mission aligns with Canada’s Africa Strategy, supporting equitable and sustainable economic partnerships and contributing to a more resilient Senegal in line with Vision Sénégal 2050 and the New Deal Technologique.

Thank you to our partners: the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, DCSSI, Sénégal Numérique S.A., Synapsys, and OPTIC and to the Canadian companies for their expertise and professionalism

The visit to Senegal by Cheryl Urban, Assistant Deputy Minister for Africa, has come to an end.

It was an intense four days: the Dakar Forum on Peace and Security, climate projects visits in the Sine Saloum region, ministerial meetings, and discussions with Canadian companies operating in the country.

Senegal is a key partner for Canada in West Africa. This visit confirms it once again.

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Assistant Deputy Minister for Africa Cheryl Urban met with Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Cheikh Niang.

On top of the agenda were strengthening the bilateral partnership between Canada and Senegal, shared priorities, and the next steps in our cooperation.

An open conversation that was marked by mutual trust.