Canada and recognized Grenada and also formally established diplomatic relations on 7 February 1974, as the same day as Grenada got independence from the United Kingdom. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations and Organization of American States.
History Early bilateral interactions occurred as both countries shared their colonial relationship as former parts of the British Empire.
Trade There are eight Canadian businesses in Grenada.
As today, Canadian banks have an especially large role in the Grenada commercial banking industry. Canadian banks own one of the largest banks in Grenada. In the early 1980s, the Canadian government contributed six million US dollar for the contraction of the Point Salines International, as today known as the Maurice Bishop International Airport.
Canadian Business companies in Grenada
First Caribbean International Bank Scotia Bank
Royal Bank of Canada
Diplomatic missions Canada is accredited to Grenada from its high commission in Bridgetown, Barbados.High Commission of Canada in Barbados Grenada has a consulate-general in Toronto.Consulate-General of Grenada in Toronto
Bilateral agreements DateAgreement nameLaw ref. number Note 8 February 1977 Agreement relating to Canadian Investments in Grenada Insured by Canada through its Agent, the Export Development Corporation 1977/10 15 October 1987 General Agreement on Development Co-operation Came into force on 17 June 1997. 8 January 1998 Agreement on Social Security 1999/51 Come into force on 1 February 1999.
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