Canada–Georgia relations
bilateral relations between Georgia (country) and Canada
Canada and Georgia established diplomatic relations in 1991. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
The Georgian community in Canada is a total of 3,155 based on the Canadian Census 2011, having an increase compared to the 2006 Census. Most Georgian-Canadians reside in larger metropolitan areas across the country.
History
During World War II, in 1945, Canadian soldiers were sent to the Dutch island of Texel to negotiate the end of the Georgian uprising on Texel against the Germans.
Canada recognized Georgia soon after its separation from the Soviet Union in 1991. In July 1992, Canada and Georgia formally established diplomatic relations. Since establishing diplomatic relations; relations between both nations have gradually been increasing.
In 2008 during the Russo-Georgian War, Canada strongly supported the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and its democratically elected government. Furthermore, Canada has not recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and continues to view them as integral parts of Georgia.
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