Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis

Welcome to the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis. We promote trade and investment links, engage with citizens and decision-makers on many matters of common interest, and assist Canadians living and traveling in the Upper Midwest.

We cover the five-state region of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. We are part of a network of more than 260 Canadian offices around the world, including over 20 in the United States.

2010 is a particularly exciting year. All eyes will be on Canada as Vancouver hosts the Winter Olympics; several athletes from the Upper Midwest are competing. As well, our office celebrates its 40th anniversary, presenting opportunities to highlight the many other strong links between this region and Canada.

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             40th Anniversary of the
Consulate General of Canada, Minneapolis

                   40th Anniversary Events

Canada Day at the Nebraska State Capitol

On Monday, March 15, Consul General Martin Loken was recognized by the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature as they passed a resolution declaring it “Canada Day” at the Nebraska State Capitol. Governor David Heineman, Speaker Mike Flood and Secretary of State John Gale presented Mr. Loken with a Governor’s Declaration and copies of the resolution at a reception later that day. Canada is Nebraska’s number one trading partner, a relationship which amounted to $2.6 billion worth of goods exchanged in 2008.

Click here for the Canada Day at the Nebraska State Capitol press release

Canada Day at the Capitol

On Monday, March 1, the Consulate General partnered with the Minnesota Legislature to celebrate “Canada Day at the Capitol”, in St. Paul. Highlights from the day’s events included a speech by Consul General Martin Loken to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature and an evening reception for legislators  and their staffs, state officials and business and other contacts. “Canada Day at the Capitol” is part of a year-long celebration of the Consulate General of Canada’s 40th Anniversary in Minnesota, promoting the close relationship between Canada and the Upper Midwest.

Click here to see video of the Consul General’s speech

The Consulate General of Canada and the Canada-Minnesota Business Council invite you to attend a breakfast with Governor Pawlenty and Canada's Ambassador Doer - Friday, March 26, 2010

February 17, 2010: Today is ‘Canada Day’ at Iowa Statehouse
Iowa House, Senate Pass Resolutions Honoring Strong State Relations with Canada