A strategic bridge between Canada and Africa
Entrepreneurs, governments, investors, come connect with the leaders shaping the transatlantic future. The Canada-Africa Forum is your gateway to transformative opportunities, ideas and alliances, a catalyst for concrete partnerships, innovative solutions and structuring investments in strategic sectors such as ports, energy, education and municipal diplomacy.
Building sustainable bridges, catalyzing action.
The Canada-Africa Forum, CAPBLEU | BLUESHIFT's mission is to strengthen economic, political and social relations between our two continents, creating a structured space for dialogue, collaboration and opportunities. It has a particular focus on knowledge transfer between New Brunswick and African companies, particularly in the areas of conservation, optimization and practices related to the Social Environment and Governance (ESG). The Forum also addresses key issues such as decarbonisation and sustainable management of the oceans, in order to promote innovative and responsible solutions for mutually beneficial development.
An ambition
To bring together all changemakers around a common ambition: to build a transatlantic corridor of shared prosperity.
A catalyst
Act as a catalyst for concrete partnerships, innovative solutions and structuring investments in strategic sectors.
"... Africa is too often forgotten. This is wrong, because it represents a market of 1.4 billion consumers, located only seven days' sail from our Atlantic coasts. It's time to build that economic bridge."
Diversify Now!
CAPBLEU 2026 is the leading strategic platform dedicated to strengthening economic ties between Canada and Africa across the port, maritime, customs and logistics sectors. This forum brings together government officials, port authorities, private sector leaders and investors to foster collaboration and create meaningful partnerships.
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Foundations for Building Sustainable Bridges
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnership. The Canada-Africa Forum fosters a climate of trust conducive to the exchange of expertise between public, private and community actors from Canada and the African continent. Together, we build joint solutions.
Innovation
Faced with the major challenges of our time, the Forum puts innovation at the heart of its action. Green technologies, new business models, bold educational initiatives: we put forward ideas that transform societies in a lasting way.
Inclusivity & Diversity
The richness of our forum is based on the plurality of voices. Bilingual by nature (French and English), it values equitable representation of regions, genders and cultures. Everyone has their place, everyone has a role to play.
Transparency
Every commitment made is a continuous commitment. Our governance is based on integrity, clarity of processes and accountability. Partnerships are built with rigour, traceability and responsibility.
Concrete impact
We are not satisfied with speeches. The Canada-Africa Forum measures its results: projects launched, agreements signed, investments mobilized. Our actions are long-term and generate measurable benefits.
Our team
Discover the key members of our organizing team.
