In addition to their bilateral relations, both countries are full members of the Francophonie, United Nations and the World Trade Organization.

[1] In September 1987, Malagasy President Didier Ratsiraka paid a visit to Canada to attend the 2nd Francophonie summit held in Quebec City and met with Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.

[2] In September 1999, Malagasy President Ratsiraka returned to Canada to attend the 8th Summit of the Francophonie held in Moncton and met with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.

[1] In November 2016, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a visit to Madagascar to attend the 16th Francophonie summit being held in the Malagasy capital of Antananarivo.

Madagascar's main exports to Canada include: titanium ore, spices, vanilla beans, dried fish (other than cod), coffee, and woven apparel.