Belgium–Canada relations

Belgium–Canada relations

Belgium-Canada relations are those between the nations of Belgium and Canada. Both are close allies founding member of NATO. Both have a stance of multilateralism and both have similar government systems. Both are actively involved in the current war in Afghanistan under ISAF.

Missions

Belgium has an embassy in Ottawa, two consulates (in Montreal and Toronto), and four honourary consulates (in Edmonton, Halifax, Vancouver and Winnipeg) located in Canada. Belgium's three regions (Wallonia, Flanders and Brussels) each have their own offices in the Montreal consulate. Wallonia also has a second office in the Toronto consulate, where they also represent Flanders and Brussels.

Canada maintains an embassy in Brussels (which also covers Luxembourg). Canada also has a consulate in Antwerp, and Quebec maintains their own separate delegation in Brussels. The Canadian delegations to the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are located in Belgium, as Belgium houses the headquarters of each. Luxembourg is often dealt with in tandem to Belgium.

Belgium and Canada are member states to a variety of international organizations. They include: the United Nations, NATO, La Francophonie, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. [http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canada-europa/brussels/canada_belgium-en.asp]

Trade

Bilateral investment in 2006 was $5.9 billion. Luxembourg included, the total rises to $8.4 billion. Belgium exported a total $2.35 billion in 2006 in goods. Belgian exports include fuels and mineral oils, vehicles, machinery and pharmaceutical products. The same year Canada exported $2.84 billion in goods. Canadian exports include diamonds, nickel, machinery, oil and zinc. Belgium was Canada's 5th biggest export destination of EU members during that year. Antwerp is one of the main port of entry for Canadian goods to the EU.

Academic Relations

Belgian and Canadian universities have a close partnership. More than 20 Canadian universities partner with their Belgian counterparts in an array of fields ranging from health to social sciences.

References

External Links

* [http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canada-europa/brussels/canada_belgium-en.asp]
* [http://geo.international.gc.ca/cip-pic/geo/belgium-bb-en.aspx]
* [http://www.diplomatie.be/ottawa/default.asp]


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