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Canada–Syria relations were established on 20 May 1965, and they have been significantly affected by the ongoing Syrian Civil War since 2011.
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History
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Ba'athist Syria
Canada and Ba'athist Syria opened embassies in each other's countries following the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1965.[2] Relations became strained due to Ba'athist 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] For 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]
Post-Assad
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]
In March 2025, Canada has officially suspended economic sanctions against Syria and has appointed the ambassador to Lebanon, Stefanie McCollum, to be its non-resident ambassador to Syria.[12][13]
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Humanitarian aid
Canada has been an active humanitarian donor during the Syrian crisis, contributing funds for Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons.[14] Canada is one of the largest resettlement countries for Syrian refugees, admitting tens of thousands since the beginning of the war.[15]
Political positions
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Canada has imposed sanctions on the Assad regime officials and institutions in response to human rights abuses.[16] It has also supported international efforts to seek accountability for war crimes in the Syrian Civil War.[5]
See also
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Notes
- Also responsible for Syrian interests in the United States.[1]
References
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