OTTAWA : The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa, in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber
of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham), facilitated a Trade and Investment Discussion and
Networking Event on 28 October 2026, bringing together members of the diplomatic corps,
officials from Global Affairs Canada, Canadian business representatives and members of a
visiting Sri Lankan business delegation.
The event was held as part of a business promotion mission to Canada organised by
CanCham to strengthen trade and investment relations between the two countries. The
mission included business engagements in Vancouver and Toronto, followed by the event in
Ottawa, with a further promotional programme scheduled to take place in Montreal.
Addressing the gathering, the Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canada, Chathura
Weerasekara, welcomed the delegation and commended CanCham for its initiative. He
highlighted the longstanding relations between Sri Lanka and Canada and the potential for
further cooperation in trade, tourism, technology and services.
The Acting High Commissioner also highlighted Sri Lanka EXPO 2027 as a platform to
showcase Sri Lanka’s export capabilities and emerging economic sectors, encouraging
Canadian businesses to explore opportunities through the event. A promotional video on the
Expo was screened during the programme.
The Co-Founder and Board Director of CanCham, Mohamed Hameez, outlined the
Chamber’s role in facilitating business meetings, establishing commercial connections and
promoting bilateral trade and investment between Sri Lanka and Canada.
The Chairman of Homelands Group, Nalin Herath, delivered a presentation on the
company’s recent developments, ongoing projects and business activities in Sri Lanka,
providing an overview of its initiatives and future plans.
The event also provided an opportunity for the visiting delegation and Canadian business
representatives to interact, exchange views and explore potential areas of cooperation.
The High Commission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at
strengthening economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Canada.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
Ottawa
30 October 202
