Africa Day 2025 – Beyond Strategy: Driving Canada-Africa Impact (DAY 1)

Cohosted by African Impact Initiative & ONE Campaign in Partnership with the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto

​Step into a bold conversation on the future of Canada-African collaboration. Africa Day Canada 2025 kicks off with Day 1: The Strategic Impact Forum – a powerhouse, future-focused convening of policymakers, thought leaders, international cooperation experts, academic, community, and institutions working across both regions to chart the next chapter in Canada-Africa collaboration.

​What to Expect:

​The Strategic Imperative – Why Africa Matters for Canada’s Future

​A Forward-Looking Canada – Leadership & Policy Priorities to Drive the Implementation of the Canada-Africa Strategy

​Spotlight: Africa Impact Awards – We’ll also honour standout contributions by key players in the African community who are driving transformation across key sectors.

​Program Highlights:

• ​Doors open at 4:00 PM
• Keynote, Panels, Awards: 4:30-7:00 PM. Expect a mix of bold storytelling, real-time feedback from stakeholders, and policy-driven action planning.
• ​Networking Mixer + Community Partners Zone. Key organizations in the African community will be available to share more about the work they do engagement opportunities to shape the future together.

​This is more than a forum. It’s a launchpad for impact!

Learn more here!