Canada–Georgia relations

[[Canada]] and [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] established diplomatic relations in 1991. Both nations are members of the [[United Nations]].

The Georgian community in Canada is a total of 3,155 based on the [[Canada 2011 Census|Canadian Census 2011]], having an increase compared to the 2006 Census.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs-enm/2011/dp-pd/dt-td/Rp-eng.cfm?TABID=2&LANG=E&APATH=3&DETAIL=0&DIM=0&FL=A&FREE=0&GC=0&GID=1118296&GK=0&GRP=0&PID=105396&PRID=0&PTYPE=105277&S=0&SHOWALL=0&SUB=0&Temporal=2013&THEME=95&VID=0&VNAMEE=&VNAMEF=&D1=0&D2=0&D3=0&D4=0&D5=0&D6=0 |title=2011 National Household Survey: Data tables |author=[[Statistics Canada]] |access-date=11 February 2014}}</ref> Most Georgian-Canadians reside in larger metropolitan areas across the country.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://diaspora.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=GEO&sec_id=64&info_id=174 |title=Georgians in Canada |access-date=2021-11-18 |archive-date=2013-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021205353/http://diaspora.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=GEO&sec_id=64&info_id=174 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://canada.mfa.gov.ge/ Georgian Embassy in Canada]</ref>

==History== During [[World War II]], in 1945, Canadian soldiers were sent to the Dutch island of [[Texel]] to negotiate the end of the [[Georgian uprising on Texel]] against the Germans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.historytoday.com/europe’s-last-battle|title=Europe's Last Battle|website=History Today|author=Larry Hannant|access-date=29 August 2024}}</ref>

Canada recognized Georgia soon after its separation from the [[Soviet Union]] in 1991. In July 1992, Canada and Georgia formally established diplomatic relations.<ref>[http://www.canada.mfa.gov.ge/default.aspx?sec_id=593&lang=2 Bilateral relations between Georgia and Canada]</ref> Since establishing diplomatic relations; relations between both nations have gradually been increasing.

In 2008 during the [[Russo-Georgian War]], Canada strongly supported the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and its democratically elected government. Furthermore, Canada has not recognized the independence of [[Abkhazia]] and [[South Ossetia]] and continues to view them as integral parts of Georgia.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160102030749/http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/LOP/ResearchPublications/prb0836-e.htm The Conflict Between Russia and Georgia]</ref>

In 2011, Georgia opened a resident embassy in [[Ottawa]]. That same year, Canada opened an honorary consulate in [[Tbilisi]].<ref name=Relations>[https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/turkey-turquie/bilateral_relations_bilaterales/canada_georgia-georgie.aspx?lang=eng Canada-Georgia Relations]</ref> The Canadian government has committed to humanitarian assistance and a joint funding project with the United States, establishing and expanding the Explosive Remnants of War Coordination Center in Georgia. Georgia has received endorsement from Canada for eventual membership in [[NATO]].

In October 2011, both nations signed a memorandum of understanding to further promote economic relations.<ref name=Relations />

==Trade== In 2019, trade between Canada and Georgia totaled CAD$39 million.<ref name=Trade>[https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/fact_sheet-fiche_documentaire/georgia-georgie.aspx?lang=eng Canada-Georgia fact sheet]</ref> Canada's main exports to Georgia include vehicles and equipment, machinery, animal-based products, and chemical based products. Georgia's main exports to Canada include food products, textiles, metals, and vehicles.<ref name=Trade />

==Resident diplomatic missions== {{Infobox Diplomatic Mission |name = Honorary Consulate of Canada in Tbilisi |image = |caption = |address = Merab Kostava street #70, third floor, 0171 |location = Tbilisi |ambassador = Clifford Isaak<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2011/08/government-canada-opens-consulate-republic-georgia.html|title=Government of Canada Opens Consulate in Republic of Georgia|date=August 11, 2011|access-date=May 4, 2024}}</ref> }} {{Infobox Diplomatic Mission |name = Embassy of Georgia in Ottawa |image = |caption = |address = 340 Albert St Suite 940 K1R 7Y6 |location = [[Constitution Square, Ottawa]] |ambassador = }}

* Canada is accredited to Georgia from [[Canada–Turkey relations#Resident diplomatic missions|its embassy in Ankara, Turkey]] and maintains an honorary consulate in [[Tbilisi]].<ref>[https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/turkey-turquie/index.aspx?lang=eng Embassy of Canada in Turkey]</ref> * Georgia maintains an embassy in Ottawa.<ref>[https://canada.mfa.gov.ge/en Embassy of Georgia in Ottawa]</ref>

== See also == * [[Foreign relations of Canada]] * [[Foreign relations of Georgia]] * [[Georgia-NATO relations]] * [[Georgian Canadians]] == References == {{Reflist}}

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