Canada and Lesotho established diplomatic relations in 1966.

Lesotho businesses can apply for support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, which has funded projects focused on gender equality.

[citation needed] In 2017, bilateral trade was $10 million, consisting of $9.7 million imports from Lesotho and $302,000 in exports to Lesotho.

Several politicians in Lesotho have used Canadian provided scholarships to get a college degree such as Pakalitha Mosisili, the 4th Prime Minister of Lesotho.

Canada continues to strengthen ties by increasing foreign aid and university scholarships for high school students in Lesotho.