[2] The traditional centers of residence and culture for Bosnian Canadians are located in Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton and Calgary.
After the war, a small number of Bosnian-Canadians who had fought with the Yugoslav Partisans against the NDH returned to Bosnia and Herzegovina to help rebuild the country.
[6] After World War II, Canada opened its doors to many displaced persons and refugees from war-torn Europe, including Bosnia and Herzegovina.
[7] During the Cold War, tensions between the Western powers and the Soviet Union affected Bosnian-Canadians, as well as other immigrant communities in Canada.
Some Bosnian-Canadians who had left Yugoslavia after the war were seen as potential spies or communist sympathizers by Canadian authorities, leading to surveillance and suspicion.
The Cold War also affected the Bosnian diaspora in other ways, such as limiting travel and communication with relatives and friends in Yugoslavia.
[5] The Bosnian War, which took place from 1992 to 1995, was a significant event for Bosnian-Canadians, as many had friends and family members who were directly impacted by the conflict.
Canada played an active role in the Bosnian War through its participation in the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), which was tasked with monitoring the ceasefire and providing humanitarian aid to those affected by the conflict.
The Bosnian-Canadian community also worked to provide support to refugees who arrived in Canada, helping them to find housing, employment, and access to social services.
In addition, the community maintains close ties to Bosnia and Herzegovina through regular visits and ongoing support for humanitarian and cultural initiatives in the country.
Many Bosnian Canadians support humanitarian efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and some have even returned to the country to help rebuild and contribute to its development.