Canada-Suriname Relations

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

Beginning of Diplomatic Relations

Canada and Guyana have enjoyed good diplomatic relations since 1964. The High Commission in Georgetown, in collaboration with Canada's Honorary Consulate in Paramaribo, Suriname, actively promotes political, commercial, development, educational and other links with Guyana and Suriname. The mission is also accredited to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which has its headquarters in Georgetown.

Key Issues

• Political Dialogue (Guyana):
  There has been a renewal of dialogue between the government and the opposition, particularly since the agreement of May 6, 2003, which opened the way for the opposition to return to Parliament after almost a year.

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.

April 2005