The Delegation of the European Union to Canada is located in

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, Canada. It was established to facilitate relations between the

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and

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. It opened in 1976 and was originally located at 45 O'Connor Street before moving to a new location at 150 Metcalfe Street. Though not officially an embassy, the head of the mission is given rank and courtesy title of

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within Canadian law. The Delegation has three sections: Economic and Trade; Political and Public Affairs; and Administration.

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Delegation of the European Union to Canada

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