Canadian High Commissioner bids farewell to Guyana

“We have to bid farewell to you all, we will be leaving Guyana in a few weeks for an assignment. I hope to stay longer in this lovely country but my services are needed back home. So I would like to thank you all for the warm friendship we experienced since we arrived”. These were the words of High Commissioner of Canada, Pierre Giroux, on Saturday, at the garden party hosted at his Bel Air Gardens residence to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation on Canada Day.

The High Commissioner gave recognition to the excellent relations between Guyana and Canada, while stating that Canada is hoping in the future which it holds in optimism, to work together in strong friendship with Guyana.
He posited that Guyana is a part of Canada’s diversity as tens of thousands of Guyanese have established roots into the foreign country and assimilated into the Canadian life, thereby making Canada a multicultural society and strengthening relations between the countries, making Canada a major trading and investing partner in Guyana.
High Commissioner Giroux further expressed that his time spent in Guyana was truly an exhilarating experience; his outstanding relationship with the Government and members of Parliament (all parties), also with the Private Sector and society as a whole.
With that said, he toasted to long-lasting friendship relations between Guyana and Canada.
Meanwhile, President David Granger in extending congratulations to Canada on its 150th anniversary of the confederation of Canada said that indicated that the two counties have enjoyed excellent relations since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations on May 26, 1966, the day of Guyana’s independence.
The gathering heard that relations between the two states have been characterised by cooperation, investment and technical assistance in training and social development. The President noted that Canada remains the principal source of foreign direct investment in Guyana’s gold mining sector, while adding that Guyana’s National Assembly, Security and justice systems have benefited from Canada’s assistance in support.
Granger disclosed that Guyana values its longstanding and fruitful relations with Canada as he communicated that their consistent support for our territory’s integrity and solidarity is acknowledged and appreciated.
According to the President, this reflects our shared values of respect for international law, international treaties, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the promotion of international peace and security. Canada the second largest country in then world is renowned worldwide for its openness to immigrants all across the globe, remains a model diversity of inclusion.
While recognising that Guyana though smaller than Canada in size, is also a multicultural and multiracial society, he emphasised that Guyana is pursuing social cohesion so that all of our people cultures and religion can co-exist in harmony.