Archive for March, 2015

GCAO Town Hall Meeting With Hon. Minister Elvis Afriyie- Ankrah

GCAO Town Hall Meeting With Hon. Minister Elvis Afriyie- Ankrah

some community leaders and some members of the Ghanaian business community in Toronto attended an impromptu town hall meeting while the Minister of State to the Presidency was in Toronto for a conference. The theme of the meeting was about business and economic development in Ghana.

1st Annual Ghanaian-Canadian Youth Leadership Summit

1st Annual Ghanaian-Canadian Youth Leadership Summit

The first annual Ghanaian youth summit was held on May 18th 2013 at the driftwood community center. The event focused on Ghanaian youth issues in the community. Attending speaking were notable Ghanaian professionals in varying trades and specialties. Attending and speaking at the youth summit was Justice Kofi Barnes of the supreme court of Canada, …

Toronto 2nd Annual GhanaFest 2013

Toronto 2nd Annual GhanaFest 2013

On saturday, August 17th, 2013, the Ghanaian community in Toronto came together to celebrate the 2nd annual Ghanaian Canadian festival of arts and culture (Ghanafest). Among the special invites were York East Member of Parliament Honorable Jude Sgro, Ghana High Commissioner to Canada Minister Valis-Akyianu and Ghana Consular General Honorable Mr Kwadjo Mawutor. All community …

Ghanaians In Toronto Celebrate Ghana@58 Independence

Ghanaians In Toronto Celebrate Ghana@58 Independence

            A MESSAGE FROM THE GHANAIAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF  ONTARIO (GCAO)On behalf of the GCAO, we would like to express our profound gratitude and thanks to you all for your participation at this year’s Independence Celeberation We are exceptionally  thankful to our youth brigades from SDA and Methodist churches for a marvelous …

Toronto’s 1st Annual GhanaFest 2012

Toronto’s 1st Annual GhanaFest 2012

On August 18th 2012, The Ghanaian community of Toronto witnessed its first annual Akwaaba Festival. The event was a success and well organized event presented by the Ghana Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) and the Ghanaian Canadian  Multi-Cultural Center (GCMCC). The event encompassed Ghanaian music, culture, dance, comedy, poetry,fashion and a live band with international …