The Consulate General is part of a worldwide network of Canadian diplomatic and trade offices, including more than 15 across the United States.

Canada is the largest export market for Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin, larger than Mexico, China, Brazil, Australia, and Japan combined.

Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of oil, natural gas, electricity, and uranium to the U.S.

The trade partnership, along with an integral energy relationship, a shared responsibility for the Great Lakes and the environment, and the vast cultural, academic and tourism ties between the two countries, are just a few examples of why the Canada–U.S.

The Consulate General also provides consular assistance to Canadians who are visiting or living in the accredited territory.