Canada is the world’s second-largest country by area after Russia.
Canada
CanadaNorthern America-9:00Hours behind the UAE
About the Country
General Information
National Identity
Official Language(s)English, French
National CurrencyCanadian Dollar (CAD)
National Day(s)1 July (Canada Day)
Capitals
Political / Administrative CapitalOttawa
Economic CapitalToronto
Cultural CapitalMontreal
Transport & Connectivity
Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 13.5 – 14.5 h
Direct flights
Primary AirportToronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Primary PortPort of Vancouver
Geography
Land Area-
Length of the Coastline202,080 km
Highest PointMount Logan (5,959 m)
Primary Inland Water Body / RiverLake Superior (largest freshwater lake partly in Canada)
ClimateVaries from temperate in the south to subarctic and arctic in the north.
Border Countries
United StatesDenmark (via Greenland)
2Last Updated: June 2026Source: Internal Research
Key Facts
Canada has the world’s largest naturally frozen ice rink. The Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa is 7.8 km (4.8 miles) long.
At 5,959 m (19,550 ft), Mount Logan is Canada’s highest mountain and the second-highest in North America after Denali in Alaska, USA.
The island of Manitoulin in Ontario is the world’s largest freshwater island (lake island), with an area of 2,766 km2.
Churchill, Canada, is known as the polar bear capital of the world. Some residents leave their house and vehicle doors unlocked to escape quickly in case of a polar bear encounter.
Canada has 37 national parks and 11 national park reserves, 48 in total. Banff, established in 1885, is its oldest and most visited national park.
Canada is home to the world’s highest tides. The Bay of Fundy between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick experiences tidal flows reaching up to 53 ft (16 m).
Canada is one of the coldest places in the world. In 1947, the small village of Snag in the Yukon recorded temperatures as low as -62.8°C (-81.04°F).
The beaver is Canada’s national animal, officially designated in 1975 as a symbol of industry and perseverance.
Canada is among the world’s top three producers of uranium, an essential resource for nuclear power.
Canada has the third-largest proven oil reserves globally, after Venezuela and Saudi Arabia.
Canada is the third-largest producer of hydroelectric power in the world, after China and Brazil.
Last Updated: June 2026Source: Internal Research
Economic Overview
Macroeconomic Snapshot
GDP, current prices-USD Billions
Real GDP growth-Annual percent change (%)
GDP per capita, current prices-USD per capita
Population-Millions of people
General government gross debt-% of GDP
Income levelWorld Bank classification-
Economic Comparison
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Foreign Trade
No data available for this section yet.
Political Overview
Leadership
H.E. Louise Arbour
Since June 2026
H.E. Dr. Mark Carney
Since March 2025
H.E. Anita Anand
Since May 2025
H.E. Francois-Philippe Champagne
Since March 2025
H.E. Maninder Sidhu
Since May 2025
H.E. Melanie Joly
Since May 2025
H.E. David J. McGuinty
Since May 2025
Political Summary
Political System
Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Canada operates under a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. The British Monarch serves as the official Head of State, represented federally by the Governor General. The Head of Government is the Prime Minister, who leads the executive branch and commands the support of the elected House of Commons.
Ruling Party
Liberal Party of Canada (LPC): Centre to Centre-left (since 2015)
Main Opposition Force(s)
Conservative Party of Canada (CPC): Right-wing
Next Presidential Election
Not applicable (Hereditary)
Next Legislative Election
October 2029
Last Updated: June 2026Source: Internal Research
Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs
40Organizations
17Member
14Founding Member
2Partner, Observer or Participant
7Not a Member
No organisation matches.
Last Updated: July 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations
Competitiveness Indexes
| Index | Year | Rank Out of | Canada | UAE |
|---|
No index matches.
Bilateral Relations
Diplomatic Relations and Representation
Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations2 Feb 197452 years of relations
UAE Ambassador
H.E. Abdulrahman Ali Al NeyadiUAE Ambassador to Canada · ResidentForeign Ambassador
H.E. Angad Singh DhillonAmbassador of Canada to the UAE · ResidentLast Updated: October 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research
Flights by UAE Carriers
Passenger Flights
October 2026 figures19Total Weekly Passenger Flights
EYEtihad Airways7
EKEmirates12
FZflydubai0
G9Air Arabia0
Cargo Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Cargo Flights
EYEtihad Cargo0
EKEmirates SkyCargo0
Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA
Consular Information
Tourists | Residents | Students | Golden Visa Holders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Canada Nationalsin the UAE | - | - | - | - |
UAE Citizensin Canada | - | - | - | - |
Main Agreements and MoUs
| Agreement / MOU | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | Not Signed | Discussions Ongoing. |
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 20 Nov 2025.Entered into force on 19 May 2026. |
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 9 Jun 2002.Entered into force on 7 Jan 2004. |
ASAAir Services Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 17 Jun 2001.Entered into force on 30 Jul 2002. |
Ratified— Signed and entered into force
Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending
Not Signed— No signed agreement exists
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
UAE Foreign Assistance
| UAE Aid to Canada | Total Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount (USD Mn) | - |
Bilateral Visits
Official Visits from the UAE
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of Foreign TradeSep2026
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of Foreign TradeJul2026
- H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of Economy and TourismOct2025
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsJun2025
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationJun2025
- H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al MansooriChairman of Dubai ChambersNov2024
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationOct2024
- H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al MansooriChairman of Dubai ChambersJun2023
- H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlmheiriMinister of Climate Change and EnvironmentDec2022
Official Visits to the UAE
- Hon. David J. McGuintyMinister of National DefenseMay2026
- Hon. Trevor JonesMinister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness of OntarioJan2026
- Hon. Maninder SidhuMinister of International Trade of CanadaJan2026
- Rt Hon. Mark CarneyPrime Minister of CanadaNov2025
- H.E. Alexandre LevequeAssistant Deputy Minister for Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb of CanadaJan2025
- Hon. Matt JonesMinister of Jobs, Economy and Trade of AlbertaNov2024
- Hon. Ahmed HussenMinister of International Development of CanadaOct2024
- Rt Hon. Stephen HarperFormer Prime Minister of CanadaOct2024
- Hon. Melanie JolyMinister of Foreign Affairs of CanadaMar2024
The officials’ titles shown reflect the positions held at the time of the visit.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
Trade
Non-Oil Bilateral Trade
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Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners
-Non-oil trade partner of the UAE
-Source of UAE imports
-Destination for UAE exports
-Destination for UAE re‑exports
Key Trade Commodities
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Foreign Direct Investment Flows
Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)756.6USD Millions
Jan 2021 – Sep 2026
FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)1,320.0USD Millions
Capex and jobs data include estimated values.
Last Updated: November 2026Source: fDi Markets
Major Companies and Investments
Major Canadian Companies in the UAE
Brookfield CorporationInvestment management
StantecEngineering and sustainable consulting
AtkinsRealisConstruction
WSPEngineering and professional services
Major UAE Companies in Canada
Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research
Business Support
Joint Business Council(s)-
Cooperation Opportunities
Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research