Canada–Syria relations
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Canada–Syria relations were established on 20 May 1965,[2] and they have been significantly affected by the ongoing Syrian Civil War since 2011.
History
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Canada and Syria opened embassies in each other's countries following the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1965.[2] Relations became strained due to Syria's human rights issues and involvement in regional conflicts, and Canada's diplomatic stance shifted further with the outbreak of the Syrian civil war.[3][4][5]
Canada closed its embassy in Damascus on 5 March 2012 and suspended formal diplomatic relations,[6] while Syria’s embassy in Ottawa was closed on 29 May 2012.[7] Because of political reasons, the Syrian consulate in Montreal was closed in 2016.[8]
As of November 2024, Syria still has an honorary consulate in Vancouver.[9]
After the collapse of the Ba'athist rule in Syria in December 2024, Canada welcomed the end of the Assad regime, and Syrian exiles across Canada celebrated its fall.[10][11]
Humanitarian aid
[edit]Canada has been an active humanitarian donor during the Syrian crisis, contributing funds for Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons.[12] Canada is one of the largest resettlement countries for Syrian refugees, admitting tens of thousands since the beginning of the war.[13]
Political positions
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Canada has imposed sanctions on Syrian government officials and institutions in response to human rights abuses.[14] It has also supported international efforts to seek accountability for war crimes in the Syrian Civil War.[5]
See also
[edit]- List of ambassadors of Canada to Syria
- Syrian Canadians
- Foreign relations of Canada
- Foreign relations of Syria
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Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "الدول التي لا يوجد فيها تمثيل دبلوماسي" (in Arabic). وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين السورية. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ a b "A Guide to Canadian Diplomatic Relations, 1925-2019". Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Minister of Foreign Affairs takes action on Syria's human rights violations". Global Affairs Canada. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Country Report: Syria". Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Netherlands and Canada take Syria to International Court of Justice over torture claims". France 24. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "The Precarious Survival of the Assad Regime". OpenCanada. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Canada to close Syrian embassy in Ottawa amid escalating crisis". CBC News. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Canada closes Syrian consulate in Montreal". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Syrian Consulate in Montreal" (in Arabic). Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/response_conflict-reponse_conflits/crisis-crises/conflict_syria-syrie.aspx?lang=eng
- ^ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/syrian-refugee-assad-fall-reaction-1.7405815
- ^ "Canada reiterates its commitment to people of Syria amid ongoing crisis". Global Affairs Canada. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Key figures: Welcome Syrian refugees". Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Sanctions against Syria". Global Affairs Canada. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
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