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Burkina Faso–Canada relations refers to bilateralforeign relations between the two countries, Burkina Faso and Canada. Canada and Burkina Faso established diplomatic relations in 1962.[1] Canada and Burkina Faso share French as a common language and work together on regional and multilateral issues.[1]
In 2012 bilateral trade was worth $74.4 million.[1] Canadian exports include machines, electrical equipment, rubber, vehicles, tools, medical equipment and manufactured iron and steel goods.[1] Burkinabe exports include gemstones and oilseeds.[1]
Before 1995, Canada's ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire also represented the country's interests in Burkina Faso. In 1995 Canada established an embassy in Ouagadougou.[1] Burkina Faso maintains an embassy in Ottawa and honorary consuls in Montreal, Toronto, Caraquet and Vancouver.[1]
