Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit Colombia, Chile, Barbados and Haiti from July 15 to 20 in an effort to "establish new partnerships in the Americas" and enhance Canada's relationships in Latin America and the Caribbean.
"Through this enhanced engagement, Canada could achieve real progress on key issues such as security, democratic governance and economic prosperity," Harper's office said in a release on Tuesday.
The prime minister will meet with foreign leaders and representatives from the private sector in the region as well as Canadians.
He will begin his visit in Bogota and meet with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. On July 17 and 18, he will visit Chile and meet with President Michelle Bachelet.
On July 18 and 19, Harper will visit Barbados and meet with Prime Minister Owen Arthur and other Caribbean leaders.
On July 20, the Prime Minister will conclude his trip with a visit to Haiti to meet with President Rene Preval.
