OECS–Canada talks focus on Trade, Cybersecurity and Labour Mobility

Published on January 19, 2026

The OECS Commission recently hosted a delegation from the High Commission for Canada for high-level discussions aimed at deepening OECS–Canada cooperation.

The meeting highlighted shared priorities, including education and scholarships, labour mobility, regional security, cybersecurity, trade and data-driven decision-making.

Discussions included a proposed meeting between OECS Heads of Government and Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney.

The delegations also discussed the long-standing success of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Programme (SAWP) and the role of the Eastern Caribbean Liaison Service (ECLS) as a highly effective labour mobility arrangement between Canada and the Caribbean.

Canada’s delegation outlined areas of interest, including regional security and trade, collaboration with the Regional Security System (RSS) and CARICOM IMPACS, and continued dialogue on matters related to citizen-by-investment programmes and evolving regulatory expectations.