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History of the Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations between Canada and the US
  • This is a guide to the recognition, diplomatic, and consular relations between Canada and the United States starting from the first bilateral fishing treaty made in 1923.
  • This guide includes when the United States recognized Canada as an independent union and when diplomatic relations were formally established in 1927, the establishment of the American legation in Ottawa also in 1927, and the elevation of legation to embassy status in 1943.
Citation

Office of the Historian. Foreign Service Institute. A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Canada. United States Department of State. https://history.state.gov/countries/canada (accessed March 21, 2022)

Further Readings

For more information on building Canada's National Identity and Canada's relationship with the United States during this time: https://opentextbc.ca/postconfederation/chapter/12-6-building-a-national-identity/

Policy Type
Info Note