Greetings y’all from North Carolina. For the past two years I have had the honor of serving as Canada’s Honorary Consul where I work to advance and strengthen ties between Canada and the Tar Heel State. This is in addition to my day job as the executive director of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership. Ties […]
August 21, 2020
Half-century anniversaries are always major milestones, and the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis, Minnesota is proudly celebrating its 50th year in the Upper Midwest in 2020. The year marks a historic high point for Canada’s official diplomatic presence in Minnesota. In 1970, Canada opened the doors to its Minneapolis office, and what is now […]
July 22, 2020
Hello from the Show Me State! I was recently appointed by the Government of Canada to be Honorary Consul for the greater St. Louis area. Honorary Consuls serve as a liaison for Canada in states where there is no physical Consulate office. They also represent Canada and promote Canadian interests when interacting with local businesses, […]
July 6, 2020
Throughout the pandemic, Canadian and U.S. businesses have been working together to ensure a steady supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across the border. Some companies with Canadian and U.S. operations have generously contributed PPE to medical facilities and health care workers. One such example is Solutions 2 Go, a firm based in Brampton, Ontario […]
June 25, 2020
Last week, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with strong bipartisan support, like the House of Representatives did in December. The President is expected to sign the legislation in the coming days, concluding the U.S. ratification process. Following the Senate vote, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland reiterated that USMCA is excellent for Canadian […]
January 20, 2020
For 25 years, North America’s economy was powered by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), an agreement that created the most competitive region in the world. Last week, leaders from Canada, Mexico, and the United States joined together to update this trade agreement for the 21st Century. Watch our new video to learn how […]
December 16, 2019
From: The Deputy Prime Minister of Canada News Release December 10, 2019 – Mexico City, Mexico The Government of Canada is committed to further strengthening the Canadian economy, improving the lives of Canadian families, the middle class and those working hard to join it. Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister, signed on behalf […]
December 10, 2019
Canada has been a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since its founding in 1995, and is a strong proponent of the multilateral trading system, with the WTO at its core. Creating opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses through WTO participation is a central part of our trade strategy. The WTO’s Appellate Body (AB) […]
December 4, 2019
The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) programs in New York City, Boston, and San Francisco introduce Canadian companies to U.S markets. Over a three month period, the CTA works with companies in the clean technology, information technology, and life sciences sectors to drive new business and raise capital. The CTA program also helps Canadian companies make […]
November 4, 2019
The North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO) recently held their 25th Continental Reunion in Columbus, OH, convening officials from Canada, the United States, and Mexico, along with North Americans businesses and institutions. Following the ratification of NAFTA, NASCO first started in 1994 to improve supply chain effectiveness for the trucking industry along the I-35 freeway […]
October 3, 2019
