MINISTER of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, on Wednesday, welcomed High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin, and Mr. Boris Jacouty, Director of Business Development at the Canadian Commercial Corporation, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Labour’s Brickdam office.
Accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), Mr. Richard Maughn, the meeting provided a platform for fruitful discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Guyana and Canada.
The talks primarily focused on exploring future collaborations in workforce development and technical training initiatives. Minister Hamilton underscored the importance of building a highly skilled labour force to meet the demands of Guyana’s growing economy, while expressing appreciation for Canada’s continued support in various development sectors.

High Commissioner Sigouin and Mr. Jacouty expressed interest in fostering greater partnerships, particularly in areas of industrial training and capacity building, which align with Guyana’s current developmental goals.
The engagement signals a shared commitment to enhancing skills development and creating new opportunities for Guyanese workers through international cooperation.