A more ambitious vision for Greece-Canada ties
At the height of the Greek debt crisis, Canada became the top foreign investor in Greece, as Canadian companies were among the first to spot the opportunity and bet on a strong Greek recovery. Today, as we mark the 80th anniversary of Greece-Canada relations, Canada has solidified its position as a top investor in the country. Closer economic ties are drawing a new, exciting chapter in the long history of bilateral relations, and will be the theme of the first-ever Greek Investment Forum in Toronto, Canada’s financial center, on October 17-18.
At the height of the Greek debt crisis, Canada became the top foreign investor in Greece, as Canadian companies were among the first to spot the opportunity and bet on a strong Greek recovery. Today, as we mark the 80th anniversary of Greece-Canada relations, Canada has solidified its position as a top investor in the country. Closer economic ties are drawing a new, exciting chapter in the long history of bilateral relations, and will be the theme of the first-ever Greek Investment Forum in Toronto, Canada’s financial center, on October 17-18.
The forum itself is a product of the thriving people-to-people ties that are rooted deep in our two nations’ histories. Greeks have been a part of Canadian history since as early as 1592, when Ioannis Phokas, a Greek navigator who sailed for Spain under a Spanish name, Juan de Fuca, explored the namesake strait off Vancouver Island. Waves of Greek immigrants have contributed to the Canadian economy since the 19th century, from building railroads to the BlackBerry. Their vibrant communities and talented members have been making a distinct contribution to Canadian culture ever since.
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