History
The diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Canada were established on February 20, 1992 and celebrated 30 years in February 2022. [2] According to the 2011 Census, there were 8,050 Canadians who claimed Moldovan ancestry. [3] Several non-governmental organizations have since been created in Canada by the Moldovan community such as:
- Moldovan Community of Calgary Association, (chair Victoria Bogdanas), Calgary
- Moldovan Community of Toronto in Ontario, (chair Maria Tonu), Toronto
- Moldovan Community of Quebec, (chair Ala Mândâcanu), Montreal [4]
- Koolture Tricolore, (chair Nata Albot), Montreal
- Moldova Canada Link, (chair Dorin Ciupac), Toronto
According to data provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, Trade and Development of Canada, an estimated 40,000-50,000 Canadians of Moldovan origin live in Canada, mainly in Toronto and Montreal. [5] In November 2008, The Moldovan Community of Quebec (CMQ) was established as a non-profit. [6] In 2010, the first Moldovan Orthodox church, with services in the Moldovan language, has been established for the Moldovan community in Montreal, Quebec, which has over 3,500 Moldovan families. [7] [8] Ala Mândâcanu is the head of the Moldovan community in Quebec. [9]
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