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Canada-Tuvalu Relations
In Tuvalu, Canada is represented by the High Commission of Canada in New Zealand.
Canada enjoys cordial bilateral relations with Tuvalu. Relations are enhanced by shared memberships in the Commonwealth, the United Nations and the World Health Organisation. Canada and Tuvalu share interests with respect to fisheries management and climate change, and are both party to the United Fish Stocks Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol. Canada is also a Dialogue Partner of the Pacific Islands Forum to which Tuvalu belongs.
Tuvalu, with a population of around 11,000, is one of the world’s smallest countries, consisting of nine low-lying coral atolls. Subsistence farming and fishing are the primary economic activities.
With regard to development assistance, Canada supports community-based projects in Tuvalu through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives administered by the Canadian High Commission in New Zealand. Tuvalu is also eligible for multilateral programs and others managed by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
Canada's trade relations with Tuvalu are also managed by the Trade Commissioner Service, New Zealand.
August 2011
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