[1] Canada and Burkina Faso share French as a common language and work together on regional and multilateral issues.

[1] In 2019, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb targeted a convoy of vehicles working for the Canadian gold mining firm Semafo.

[1] Canadian exports include machines, electrical equipment, rubber, vehicles, tools, medical equipment and manufactured iron and steel goods.

[1] In 2010 and 2011 Canada provided $34.85 million of foreign aid to Burkina Faso through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

[1] Before 1995, Canada's ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire also represented the country's interests in Burkina Faso.