Canada–Syria relations explained

Canadian–Syrian relations
Map:CanadaSyria-map.jpg
Party1:Canada
Party2:Syria
Mission1:
  • Canadian Embassy, Damascus
  • Canadian Consulate, Aleppo
Mission2:
  • Syrian Embassy, Ottawa
  • Syrian Consulate, Montreal
  • Syrian Honorary Consulate, Vancouver

Canada–Syria relations were established on 20 May 1965,[1] and they have been significantly affected by the ongoing Syrian Civil War since 2011.

History

Canada and Syria opened embassies in each other's countries following the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1965.[1] 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.[2] [3] [4]

Canada closed its embassy in Damascus on 5 March 2012 and suspended formal diplomatic relations,[5] while Syria’s embassy in Ottawa was closed on 29 May 2012.[6] Because of political reasons, the Syrian consulate in Montreal was closed in 2016.[7]

As of 2024, Syria still has an honorary consulate in Vancouver.[8]

Humanitarian aid

Canada has been an active humanitarian donor during the Syrian crisis, contributing funds for Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons.[9] Canada is one of the largest resettlement countries for Syrian refugees, admitting tens of thousands since the beginning of the war.[10]

Political positions

Canada has imposed sanctions on Syrian government officials and institutions in response to human rights abuses.[11] It has also supported international efforts to seek accountability for war crimes in the Syrian Civil War.[4]

See also

References

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Guide to Canadian Diplomatic Relations, 1925-2019 . Canadian Global Affairs Institute . 28 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Minister of Foreign Affairs takes action on Syria's human rights violations . 4 March 2021 . Global Affairs Canada . 28 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Country Report: Syria . 5 June 2018 . Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada . 28 October 2024.
  4. Web site: Netherlands and Canada take Syria to International Court of Justice over torture claims . 12 June 2023 . France 24 . 28 October 2024.
  5. Web site: The Precarious Survival of the Assad Regime . 10 June 2024 . OpenCanada . 28 October 2024.
  6. Web site: Canada to close Syrian embassy in Ottawa amid escalating crisis . CBC News . 28 October 2024.
  7. Web site: Canada closes Syrian consulate in Montreal . Middle East Eye . 28 October 2024.
  8. Web site: Syrian Consulate in Montreal . Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates . 28 October 2024 . ar.
  9. Web site: Canada reiterates its commitment to people of Syria amid ongoing crisis . 27 May 2024 . Global Affairs Canada . 28 October 2024.
  10. Web site: Key figures: Welcome Syrian refugees . 2 December 2015 . Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada . 28 October 2024.
  11. Web site: Sanctions against Syria . 19 October 2015 . Global Affairs Canada . 28 October 2024.

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