Canada–Guatemala relations refers to the bilateral relations between Canada and the Republic of Guatemala.
The two nations established diplomatic relations in 1961.Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu to travel to Guatemala and Honduras Both nations are members of the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
History Diplomatic relations between Canada and Guatemala were established on 16 September 1961.A Guide to Canadian Diplomatic Relations 1925-2019: Guatemala In November of that same year, Canada opened a resident embassy in Guatemala City. In 1976, both nations signed a general Agreement on Technical Cooperation.Principales tratados bilaterales vigentes con Guatemala (Canadá) (in Spanish)
During the Guatemalan Civil War, Canada accepted over two thousand Guatemalan refugees.Guatemalans in Canada: Contexts of Departure and Arrival In August 1990, both nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Canadian Cooperation Office project, and office which coordinates the implementation of all cooperation programs funded by the Canadian International Development Agency. The office was opened in 2001 in Guatemala City.
In May 1996, Guatemalan President Álvaro Arzú paid a visit to Canada along with other Central American Presidents and met with Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.Joint Communiqué: Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and six Central American leaders In April 2001, Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo traveled to Canada to attend the Summit of the Americas in Quebec City.Resultados de la III Cumbre de las Américas (in Spanish) In December 2009, Canadian Governor General Michaëlle Jean paid a visit to Guatemala and met with President Álvaro Colom.Visits Abroad by Michaëlle Jean In December 2012, Governor General David Johnston also paid a visit to Guatemala and met with President Otto Pérez Molina.Canadian Delegation to Mexico, Peru and Guatemala
In February 2024, the Canadian Government, in-line with the European Union and the United States, imposed sanctions on four individuals associated with the administration of Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei for their engagement in activities that directly or indirectly promoted corruption and for committing gross human rights violations with impunity.Canada announces sanctions against individuals implicated in undermining democracy and rule of law in Guatemala That same year in December, both nations celebrated 64 years of diplomatic relations.Viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores recibe Copias de Estilo de las Cartas Credenciales del Embajador de Canadá (in Spanish)
High-level visits High-level visits from Canada to GuatemalaGrahm to Attend Inauguration of New President of GuatemalaMinister of State Ablonczy Meets with Guatemalan President MolinaConcluye Visita del Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Canadá a México, Guatemala y Honduras (in Spanish) Foreign Minister Bill Graham (2004) Governor General Michaëlle Jean (2009) Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Diane Ablonczy (2012) Governor General David Johnston (2012) Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion (2016)
High-level visits from Guatemala to CanadaArévalo de León viaja a Canadá para recibir donación y galardón en visita de dos días (in Spanish) President Álvaro Arzú (1996) President Alfonso Portillo (2001) President Bernardo Arévalo (2025)
Transportation There are seasonal direct flights between both nations with Air Canada.Participa en Lanzamiento de Air Canadá en Guatemala (in Spanish)
Trade In 2023, trade between Canada and Guatemala totaled US$956 million.Canada/Guatemala Trade Canada’s main exports to Guatemala include: cereals, paper, fats and oils, pharmaceutical products, fertilizers, and plastics. Guatemala's main exports to Canada include: fruits, coffee, vegetables, knitted apparel, and sugar.Canada-Guatemala relations Canadian mining companies have invested in Guatemala.
Resident diplomatic missions
of Canada in Guatemala Guatemala City (Embassy)Embassy of Canada in Guatemala City
of Guatemala in Canada Ottawa (Embassy)Embassy of Guatemala in Ottawa Montreal (Consulate-General)Consulate-General of Guatemala in Montreal Toronto (Consulate-General)Consulate-General of Guatemala in Toronto Vancouver (Consulate-General)Consulate-General of Guatemala in Vancouver
See also Foreign relations of Canada Foreign relations of Guatemala Latin American Canadians
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