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Bilateral relations Canada-Slovenia
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 40,000 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 mutually beneficial and 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 2020 bilateral merchandise trade totalled $341.5 million. Canadian exports were $104.4 million and imports from Slovenia were $237.1 million.
- Country or region: Canada
- Trade topics: Negotiations and agreements Trade in your town
- EU exporter: Slovenia
Businesses of all sizes in towns and cities across Slovenia already export a wide range of goods and services to Canada.
CETA will make it easier and cheaper for them to do so. Read the country factsheet for full details.
Companies and jobs
79%
1,500
865,000
What kind of products does Slovenia export to Canada?
Companies across Slovenia export goods and services to Canada.
Let’s take three towns or cities:
Exports and Imports
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€86 m
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Canada Exports to Slovenia
Canada Exports to Slovenia was US$56.77 Million during 2021, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Canada Exports to Slovenia – data, historical chart and statistics – was last updated on December of 2022.
Slovenia Exports to Canada
Slovenia Exports to Canada was US$152.55 Million during 2021, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Slovenia Exports to Canada – data, historical chart and statistics – was last updated on December of 2022.
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