Canada and Japan share a mostly cooperative trade relationship in many areas. Diplomatic relations officially began between the two countries in 1950 with the opening of a Japanese consulate in Ottawa. Before that, Canada had opened a legation in Tokyo being the first ever in Asia. Now, Canada has an embassy in Tokyo, consulate in Nagoya and four Consulates-General in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Trade relationships between the two countries have been strengthened by high-level visits such as the Prime Minister, Stephen Harper’s visit to meet the Prime Minister of Tokyo, Yoshihiko Noda. Trade relations between the two countries was briefly held back because of the events of WWII. Japan and Canada were on opposing alliances in the war so Japanese immigrants in Canada were shunned and mistreated. Their relationship started anew with the returning of Canadian representatives to Tokyo in 1946 after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Their relationship was fully restored after the signing of the Treaty of San Francisco between Japan and the Allied Powers (US, Britain, France and Canada) on the 28th of September, 1951. Canada played a major role in assisting Japan back into …show more content…
Japan is also a leading partner for science, research and development. Businesses in Canada do business with Japan because their products are of high quality and they are affordable compared to other prices. Japan is also very advanced in terms of technology, medicine and production so they can bring fresh, new and innovative ideas. Canadian businesses import mainly electronics and machinery from Japan. In addition, businesses also import medicines and raw materials such as rubber, iron and steel. Canadian businesses export raw material mainly to Japan. This includes, seeds, wood, fuels and oils, oreas and plants. Canada also exports meat