Canada and Mongolia countries established diplomatic relations on November 30, 1973. Canada has been represented in Mongolia through an embassy since 2008. Mongolia has an embassy in Ottawa, and in 2002 opened an Honorary Consulate in Toronto. Though Canada and Mongolia established diplomatic ties in 1973, ad hoc linkages and minor activities occurred between the two countries mainly through the Canada-Mongolia Society, which disbanded in 1980. When Mongolia formed a democratic government in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Canada began to support Mongolia with donor activities through the International Development Research Centre, Canadian International Development Agency and several non-governmental organizations. Canada boasts as the second largest investor in Mongolia, including the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine by Rio Tinto.

Timeline

The following events occurred as diplomatic relations were established and ties strengthened:

Resident diplomatic missions

The Embassy of Mongolia in Canada is located at 132 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with an Honorary Consulate branch at 130 Albert St. Suite 1620. Mongolia opened its embassy in Canada on July 1, 2001. Mongolia also maintains Honorary Consulates in Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and Regina. The Embassy of Canada in Mongolia is located in Ulaanbaatar at the Sükhbaatar Square.

State visits

Agreements

Trade

Canada is the second largest investor in Mongolia. There are 20 mining and exploration firms that as of 2008 invested approximately $400 million in Mongolia. Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto Group were in disagreement with Mongolia over the sharing of profits of the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine. The Canada-Mongolia Chamber of Commerce, established in 2014, helps to connect businesses and people in both countries. The chamber advocates a sustainable and competitive business environment for all businesses and communities in Canada and Mongolia.