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Relations between Argentina and Canada date back to 1867, when the Canadian government carried out its first commercial mission to Argentina and other countries in the region.<ref name=Relations>[https://ecana.cancilleria.gob.ar/es/node/1482 Relaciones Bilaterales Argentina-Canadá (in Spanish)]</ref> In 1911, Canada opened its first South American trade office in [[Buenos Aires]].<ref name=Bilateral>[https://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/argentina-argentine/bilateral_relations_bilaterales/canada_argentina-argentine.aspx?lang=eng Canada - Argentina Relations]</ref> In 1940 both nations formally established diplomatic relations. In 1945, Canada opened its first resident embassy in Buenos Aires.<ref name=Bilateral />
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In November 1961, President [[Arturo Frondizi]] became the first Argentine head-of-state to visit Canada.<ref name=Relations /> During his visit, President Frondizi met with Prime Minister [[John Diefenbaker]]. In 1968, Canadian Foreign Minister [[Mitchell Sharp]] paid a visit to Argentina and met with President [[Juan Carlos Onganía]].<ref name=Relations /> In 1976, Argentina entered into a [[National Reorganization Process|Military dictatorship]]. In 1978, the first [[Aerolíneas Argentinas]] flight was made between Buenos Aires and [[Montreal]].<ref name=Relations />
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In April 1982, the [[Falklands War]] began between Argentina and the [[United Kingdom]]. During the war, Canada remained neutral, however, Canada withdrew its Ambassador from Buenos Aires.<ref name="Martin, Lisa L.">http://web.stanford.edu/class/ips216/Readings/martin_92.pdf</ref> The decision to remain neutral by Prime Minister [[Pierre Trudeau]] was to distance Canadian foreign policy, economics, and military commitments from those of both the [[United States]] and the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07075332.2012.742451?src=recsys&journalCode=rinh20 Canadian Diplomacy and the 1982 Falklands War]</ref>
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In 1994, Argentine President [[Carlos Menem]] paid a visit to Canada. In 1995, Prime Minister [[Jean Chrétien]] became the first Canadian head-of-government to visit Argentina.<ref name=Relations /> In recent years, both nations have jointly engaged in so-called [[peacekeeping operations]] in [[Haiti]] and have collaborated as part of the Group of Friends of Haiti, as well as through the [[United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti]] (MINUSTAH).
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In 2013, Canada sent election observers during the [[2013 Falkland Islands sovereignty referendum|Falkland Islands sovereignty referendum]]. Canada's official position is that the Falkland Islanders should decide their own destiny.<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/justin-trudeau-argentina-visit-1.3854699 Justin Trudeau in Argentina, hoping to deepen ties with ally nation]</ref>
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In 2018, two-way trade between Argentina and Canada totaled US$2 billion.<ref name=Bilateral /> Argentina's main exports to Canada include: gold and other minerals; [[Argentine wine|wine]]; fruit (apples and citrus); mineral ores and prepared vegetable foodstuffs. Canada's main exports to Argentina include: machinery and parts; aerospace products; pharmaceutical products; and electrical and electronic machinery and equipment.<ref name=Bilateral /> Argentina is Canada's 53rd-largest export destination globally. In March 2018, [[Mercosur]] trade bloc ministers (which includes Argentina) agreed to launch formal negotiations toward a comprehensive Canada-Mercosur free trade agreement (FTA).<ref>[https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/mercosur/index.aspx?lang=eng&_ga=2.165541629.355608738.1591675125-287687856.1591675125 Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement]</ref> Canadian multinational gold mining company, [[Barrick Gold]], operates in Argentina.
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Relations between Argentina and Canada date back to 1867, when the Canadian government carried out its first commercial mission to Argentina and other countries in the region.[1] In 1911, Canada opened its first South American trade office in Buenos Aires.[2] In 1940 both nations formally established diplomatic relations. In 1945, Canada opened its first resident embassy in Buenos Aires.[2]

In November 1961, President Arturo Frondizi became the first Argentine head-of-state to visit Canada.[1] During his visit, President Frondizi met with Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. In 1968, Canadian Foreign Minister Mitchell Sharp paid a visit to Argentina and met with President Juan Carlos Onganía.[1] In 1976, Argentina entered into a Military dictatorship. In 1978, the first Aerolíneas Argentinas flight was made between Buenos Aires and Montreal.[1]

In April 1982, the Falklands War began between Argentina and the United Kingdom. During the war, Canada remained neutral, however, Canada withdrew its Ambassador from Buenos Aires.[3] The decision to remain neutral by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau was to distance Canadian foreign policy, economics, and military commitments from those of both the United States and the United Kingdom.[4]

In 1994, Argentine President Carlos Menem paid a visit to Canada. In 1995, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien became the first Canadian head-of-government to visit Argentina.[1] In recent years, both nations have jointly engaged in so-called peacekeeping operations in Haiti and have collaborated as part of the Group of Friends of Haiti, as well as through the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).

In 2013, Canada sent election observers during the Falkland Islands sovereignty referendum. Canada's official position is that the Falkland Islanders should decide their own destiny.[5]

Trade

In 2018, two-way trade between Argentina and Canada totaled US$2 billion.[2] Argentina's main exports to Canada include: gold and other minerals; wine; fruit (apples and citrus); mineral ores and prepared vegetable foodstuffs. Canada's main exports to Argentina include: machinery and parts; aerospace products; pharmaceutical products; and electrical and electronic machinery and equipment.[2] Argentina is Canada's 53rd-largest export destination globally. In March 2018, Mercosur trade bloc ministers (which includes Argentina) agreed to launch formal negotiations toward a comprehensive Canada-Mercosur free trade agreement (FTA).[6] Canadian multinational gold mining company, Barrick Gold, operates in Argentina.



 

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References

  1. ↑ a b c d e Relaciones Bilaterales Argentina-Canadá (in Spanish)
  2. ↑ a b c d Canada - Argentina Relations
  3. ↑ http://web.stanford.edu/class/ips216/Readings/martin_92.pdf
  4. ↑ Canadian Diplomacy and the 1982 Falklands War
  5. ↑ Justin Trudeau in Argentina, hoping to deepen ties with ally nation
  6. ↑ Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement
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