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This is a list of Canadian ambassadors and high commissioners to other countries and international organizations, including permanent representatives of ambassadorial rank from Canada. In cases where a diplomat is accredited to more than one nation, the first country listed is the location of the Ambassador's or High Commissioner's residence ...
Paa Joe with a sandal coffin in collaboration with Regula Tschumi for the Kunstmuseum Berne 2006. Paa Joe was born in 1947 at Akwapim in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Joe began his career with a twelve-year apprenticeship as a coffin artist in the workshop of Kane Kwei (1924–1992) in Teshie. [8]
As a Commonwealth country, Canada's diplomatic missions in the capitals of other Commonwealth countries are referred to as High Commissions (as opposed to embassies).Canada has diplomatic and consular offices (including honorary consuls that are not included in this list) in over 270 locations in approximately 180 foreign countries.
The Canadian Armed Forces currently lists 84 military occupations [1] that are performed by either officer or non-commissioned members. Many occupations – such as training and development officer - are common across all three branches, while others - such as sonar operator - are specific to one element.
Caribana is held in Toronto, Ontario every year and attracts over one million visitors to the region, many of whom fly all the way from Jamaica. Canada also has an agreement with the Jamaican government to allow the Canadian Forces a staging area to move troops and supplies for humanitarian assistance and possible anti-terrorism operations. [3]
The Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Governments of the Member States of the Caribbean Common Market known as ("CARIBCAN") and ("Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff program") is a Canadian government non-reciprocal economic and trade development assistance programme established under the Customs Tariff Act, in 1986 by the Parliament of ...
Ghana–Jamaica relations refers to the bilateral relations between Ghana and Jamaica. Both nations are members of the United Nations, however neither country has a resident ambassador. Ghana and Jamaica have a Joint Permanent Commission, [1] and there are plans for Ghanaian investment in Jamaica. [2] [3] [4] [5]
The weak Spanish Empire could do even less than the British to keep out foreign traders, and Canadian trade with Cuba and other Spanish holdings also rose in prominence. This trade peaked in the years immediately before Canadian Confederation. Canada shipped flour, corn, timber, and fish to the Caribbean, while sugar and rum moved north.