Canada-Dominican Republic Relations

Fact Sheet: General country information, political and economic data.

Beginning of Diplomatic Relations

Canada and the Dominican Republic celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2004. Since 1954 when the official diplomatic relations were established, Canada's bilateral ties with the Dominican Republic have significantly grown stronger. In 1999, in recognition of the wide range of existing links, Canada and the Dominican Republic increased their level of reciprocal representation. Canada upgraded its diplomatic representation in the Dominican Republic from Chargé d'affaires to ambassador level. The Canadian Embassy in Dominican Republic successfully promotes the development of political, trade, investment, economic and cultural relations between Canada and the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic‘s membership in the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS) is certainly an important factor in developing closer relations with Canada.

Key Issues

• Presidential Elections :
  Dominican Republic will hold Presidential elections in May 2004.

• Economic Situation:
  Dominican Republic's economy is going through difficult times. Enforcement and Impact of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stand-by agreement for the recovery of the economy is pending.

• Political situation en Haiti :
  The political situation in Haiti and the economic and social impact in Dominican Republic, as it will lead to an increase in the flow of illegal immigrants crossing the border.

Trade and Investment

International Trade Canada is responsible for positioning Canada as a world business leader and for promoting Canada as a dynamic place to do business. Visit the International Trade Canada web site for information about services for Canadian companies, non-Canadian companies, business development, and information relating to investment or trade policy.

Indigenous Relations

Learn more about the Aboriginal dimension of Canada's relations with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Development Assistance

CIDA supports projects in the Americas and around the world that are eligible for Canadian aid through development cooperation initiatives.