Canada-Slovenia relations
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Bilateral relations
Canada has excellent relations with Slovenia, a NATO ally since 2004, and a member of the European Union, which is one of Canada’s most important international partners. Canada recognized Slovenian independence in January 1992, and established diplomatic relations a year later. There are approximately 39,000 Canadians of Slovenian origin. Slovenia has an Embassy in Ottawa, an Honorary Consulate General in Burlington and honorary consulates in Vancouver, Calgary and Moncton. Canada's Ambassador to Slovenia resides in Budapest, Hungary and is assisted by an honorary consul in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital.
Trade relations
Canada and Slovenia enjoy a growing commercial relationship, including trade in goods and services, investment, and cooperation on innovation, science and technology. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement provides further opportunities to build a stronger bilateral economic relationship. In 2023, bilateral merchandise trade totaled $382.6 million. Canadian merchandise exports were $85.0 million and merchandise imports from Slovenia were $297.6 million.
Foreign direct investment from Slovenia in Canada was valued at $29 million at the end of 2023.
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Partnerships and organizations
To develop effective responses to today’s most pressing global challenges, Canada and Slovenia work closely in multilateral forums, such as:
- La Francophonie
- International Criminal Court (ICC)
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
- Pacific Alliance
- United Nations (UN)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
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