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Canada andJamaica established diplomatic relations in 1962. Both countries are full members of theOrganization of American States[1] and of theCommonwealth of Nations.[2]
Jamaican-Canadians celebrate their island heritage through festivals held in major cities across Canada, the most recognized of which isCaribana. Caribana is held inToronto,Ontario every year and attracts over one million visitors to the region, many of whom fly all the way from Jamaica.
Canada has an agreement with the Jamaican government to allow the Canadian Forces a staging area to move troops and supplies for humanitarian assistance and possible anti-terrorism operations.[3]
On April 20, 2009, CanadianPrime MinisterStephen Harper became the first Canadian head of government to address theJamaican parliament.[6]
The population ofJamaican Canadians, according to Canada's2021 Census, is 249,070.[7] Jamaican Canadians comprise about 30% of the entireBlack Canadian population.[8][9]
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