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First in over 20 years: Dominican foreign minister Bisonó to visit Canada

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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced that Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor Bisonó will visit Canada on October 19 — the first visit by a Dominican foreign minister in over two decades. Talks will cover trade, critical minerals and the Haiti crisis.

Why it matters

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced on October 18 that she will welcome Víctor Bisonó, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, to Canada on October 19, 2026 — the first visit by a Dominican foreign minister in over 20 years.

On the agenda

The ministers will discuss deepening economic cooperation, including trade and investment, stronger supply chains and collaboration on critical minerals and responsible mining, as well as regional security challenges including the ongoing crisis in Haiti. Global Affairs Canada notes the Dominican Republic is one of Canada's largest bilateral trade and investment partners in the Caribbean and a leading destination for Canadian travelers in the hemisphere.

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