Moldovan Canadians


Moldovan Canadians are Canadians of full or partial Moldovan background. According to the 2021 Canadian census, there were 20,456 Canadians who claimed Moldovan ancestry mainly in Toronto and Montreal.

History

The diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Canada were established on February 20, 1992 and celebrated 30 years in February 2022. According to the 2011 Census, there were 8,050 Canadians who claimed Moldovan ancestry. Several non-governmental organizations have since been created in Canada by the Moldovan community such as:
  • Moldovan Community of Calgary Association,, Calgary
  • Moldovan Community of Toronto in Ontario,, Toronto
  • Moldovan Community of Quebec,, Montreal
  • Koolture Tricolore,, Montreal
  • Moldova Canada Link,, 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. In November 2008, The Moldovan Community of Quebec was established as a non-profit. 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. Ala Mândâcanu is the head of the Moldovan community in Quebec.

Notable people