The bilateral relations between Canada and Turkey were established in June of 1943, ensuing the request from the Republic of Turkey to open its Embassy in Ottawa. Mehmet Ali Şevki, the first Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Canada presented his letter of credence on March 6, 1944. General Victor W. Odlum, the first Ambassador of Canada to Turkey, presented his credentials to İsmet İnönü, the 2nd President of the Republic of Turkey, on November 26, 1947. Turkish Embassy is located on 197 Wurtemburg Street, operating in an historical building which has served as the Turkish Embassy since 1953. The Office of the Counsellor for Economic Affairs, the Office of the Counsellor for Commercial Affairs, and the Office of the Armed Forces Attaché are also located within the building.
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