Canada and Jamaica established diplomatic relations in 1962. Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Jamaican-Canadians celebrate their island heritage through festivals held in major cities across Canada, the most recognized of which is Caribana. Caribana is held in Toronto, Ontario every year and attracts over one million visitors to the region, many of whom fly all the way from Jamaica.
Agreements Canada has an agreement with the Jamaican government to allow the Canadian Forces a staging area to move troops and supplies for humanitarian assistance and possible anti-terrorism operations.
Resident diplomatic missions Canada has a high commission in Kingston.High Commission of Canada in Kingston Jamaica has a high commission in Ottawa and a consulate-general in Toronto.High Commission of Jamaica in Ottawa
High level visits On April 20, 2009, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper became the first Canadian head of government to address the Jamaican parliament.
Diaspora
The population of Jamaican Canadians, according to Canada's 2021 Census, is 249,070. Jamaican Canadians comprise about 30% of the entire Black Canadian population.Ethnic origins, 2006 counts, for Canada, provinces and territories - 20% sample data , Statistics Canada (2006)Retrieved on August 11, 2008.Visible minority groups, 2006 counts, for Canada, provinces and territories - 20% sample data , Statistics Canada (2006). Retrieved on March 19, 2011.
See also
Foreign relations of Canada Foreign relations of Jamaica
External links Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade about relations with Jamaica Canadian high commission in Kingston Jamaican high commission in Ottawa
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