Canada and the Dominican Republic have celebrated over 50 years of diplomatic relations. Since 1954 when the official diplomatic relations were established, Canada's bilateral ties with the Dominican Republic have grown significantly stronger.
The Canadian Embassy in Santo Domingo will be closed on Friday, November 20 due to the move to a new location. Operations will return to normal on Monday, November 23.
Canadians travelling in the Dominican Republic in need of emergency assistance during the closure period should call-collect (613) 996-8885. For more information please visit Emergency Operations Centre.