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Canada and Portugal have friendly bilateral relations, the importance of which center on the history of Portuguese migration to Canada. Canadians of full or partial Portuguese ancestry number approximately 482,000 people. [1] Both nations are members of NATO, the OECD, and the United Nations.
One of the first European explorers to visit Canada was Gaspar Corte-Real who explored its Atlantic regions. Some of the earliest Portuguese migrants settled in Labrador in the 16th century. [1] Many Portuguese settlers arrived in Canada between 1940 and 1984, with many escaping the dictatorship of António de Oliveira Salazar. Most Portuguese migrants settled in and around Toronto. [1]
Diplomatic relations between Canada and Portugal were established in January 1952, [2] with both nations opening embassies in their hosts' capitals. [3] In November 1972, Canada condemned the Portuguese Colonial Wars in Angola, Mozambique and in Portuguese Guinea. [4]
In October 1982, Portuguese Prime Minister Francisco Pinto Balsemão paid an official visit to Canada, the first Portuguese head of government to do so. [5] In November 2010, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited Portugal to attend the 2010 Lisbon summit. [6] In 2018, Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa paid an official visit to Canada and met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. [7] There have been several high-level visits between the leaders of the two nations. [8]
In 2022, the nations celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations. [9]
High-level visits from Canada to Portugal [6]
High-level visits from Portugal to Canada [9] [5] [10] [11] [7]
Both nations have signed several bilateral agreements (with the United Kingdom signing some initial agreements on Canada's behalf) such as an Agreement of Mutual Surrender of Fugitive Criminals (1894); Agreement of Cooperation in Legal Proceedings in Civil and Commercial Matters (1935); Trade Agreement (1954); Agreement on Non-Immigrant Visa Arrangements (1958); Agreement on Mutual Fishery Relations (1977); Agreement on Social Security (1981); Agreement on Air transportation (1987); Agreement to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion in terms of income taxes (1999); and an Agreement on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (2000). [3] [12]
There are direct flights between Canada and Portugal with the following airlines: Air Canada, Air Transat, Azores Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.
In 2016, Canada signed a free trade agreement with the European Union, of which Portugal is a member. In 2018, bilateral trade between Canada and Portugal totaled $1 billion CAD. [2] Canada's exports to Portugal amounted to $382 million CAD. Oilseeds, aircraft and parts, cereals and leguminous vegetables; were among the leading export goods from Canada to Portugal. Imports from Portugal in 2018 amounted to $635 million. Beverages (wine), apparel, organic chemicals, footwear, furniture, electronics and electrical machinery and equipment were among the leading imports from Portugal to Canada. [2]
Angola–Portugal relations are the bilateral relations between Angola and Portugal. Relations between the two are intrinsically tied because of the Portuguese Empire with Angola under Portuguese rule from 1575–1975.
The nations of Canada and Mexico established formal diplomatic relations in 1944. Initially, ties between the two nations were dormant, but since the 1990s relations between Canada and Mexico have positively developed as both countries brokered NAFTA.
Portugal–United States relations are bilateral relations between Portugal and the United States.
Bilateral relations between the Argentine Republic and Canada have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the Cairns Group, G20, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Canada and Japan have an amicable companionship in many areas. Diplomatic relations between both countries officially began in 1928 with the opening of the Japanese consulate in Ottawa. In 1929, Canada opened its Tokyo legation, the first in Asia; and in that same year, Japan its Ottawa consulate to legation form.
Canada–Chile relations are the diplomatic relations between Canada and Chile. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Cairns Group, Organization of American States and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The diplomatic relations between the Portuguese Republic and Romania date back to 1917, having been interrupted following World War II, before being re-established in June 1974, following the Carnation Revolution in Portugal. Since then, the relations between the two countries have been stable and friendly. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO and the United Nations.
Canada–Peru relations are the current and historical relations between Canada and the Republic of Peru. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Cairns Group, Lima Group, Organization of American States and the United Nations.
The current and historical relations between the Argentine Republic and the Portuguese Republic, have existed for over a century. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Canada–Italy are the current and historical relations between Canada and Italy. Both nations enjoy friendly relations, the importance of which centres on the history of Italian migration to Canada. Approximately 1.5 million Canadians claim to have Italian ancestry. Both nations are members of the G7, G20, NATO and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Mozambique–Portugal relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Mozambique and the Portuguese Republic. Both nations are members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations exist between Armenia and Canada. Both nations are members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and the United Nations.
Canada–Singapore relations refers to the current and historical relations between Canada and the Republic of Singapore. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations.
Portugal–Uruguay relations refers to the current and historical relations between Portugal and Uruguay. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
The nations of Mexico and Portugal established diplomatic relations in 1864. Both nations are members of the Organization of Ibero-American States, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations.
Canada–Vietnam relations refer to bilateral relations between Canada and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Both nations are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and the United Nations.
Andorra and Portugal are members of the Council of Europe, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
Poland–Portugal relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Poland and the Portuguese Republic. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO and the United Nations.
Greece–Portugal relations refer to bilateral relations between Greece and Portugal. The diplomatic relations between the two countries date back to 1835, following the independence of Greece. The Greek government sought to establish diplomatic relations with Portugal, and nominated the Count Andreas Metaxas as the first Greek Ambassador non-resident in Lisbon. On 29 May 1924, Portugal recognized, de jure and de facto, the Second Hellenic Republic,. It has kept diplomatic relations with Greece until the present day. Portugal and Greece maintain a strong diplomatic relationship, strengthened by the fact that both countries are present in multiple international organizations, such as the Council of Europe, European Union, NATO and the United Nations.
Chile–Portugal relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Chile and the Portuguese Republic. Both nations are members of the OECD, Organization of Ibero-American States and the United Nations.
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