Consulate General of Canada in Chicago

The Chicago Stars FC women’s professional soccer team are offering a ticket discount to local Canadians and fans of Canada community for the Sunday, May 31 match vs the San Diego Wave FC. They will be honouring all their international players, notably Canadian national team players Julia Grosso and Jordyn Huitema!

The match is at noon at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, located on Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston. As part of the day, the Stars are planning many activations including a pre-match flag ceremony featuring the 11 countries represented by current Chicago Stars players and international-themed fan zone activities.

Be sure to grab your tickets for this exciting day and go Stars!
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Chicagostars572?access_code=Chicagostars572

The Consulate General will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of U.S. Memorial Day. Regular work hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

Canadians in need: please call our emergency line (888) 949-9993 anytime across the continental .

Heading to a sports game in Canada, United States, or Mexico this summer? Follow travel advice found on www.travel.gc.ca.

On the recommendation of Prime Minister Carney, His Majesty King Charles III has approved the appointment of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the next Governor General of Canada.

A distinguished jurist and global leader in human rights, Ms. Arbour has spent more than five decades advancing justice, accountability, and dignity.

In her new role, she will represent the best of Canada to our citizens and to the world.

Learn more: https://www.pm.gc.ca/.../prime-minister-carney-announces...

On the recommendation of Prime Minister Carney, His Majesty King Charles III has approved the appointment of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the next Governor General of Canada.

A distinguished jurist and global leader in human rights, Ms. Arbour has spent more than five decades advancing justice, accountability, and dignity.

In her new role, she will represent the best of Canada to our citizens and to the world.

Learn more: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/05/05/prime-minister-carney-announces-kings-approval-canadas-next-governor

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week and we have helpful tips to assist in your planning. In an emergency, we know that pets are family too! Be sure to include them and start putting together your plan here. This pup, pictured while taking shelter during a tornado warning, says thanks!
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/make-plan/emergency-plan-form.html

We don’t think that he will be taking the pitch at today’s Rugby Canada match but Consul Cory Olishansky was thrilled to meet the team at their jersey ceremony last night. These amazing athletes are taking on Team U.S.A. in the Pacific Four series. Tonight is the final showdown of the competition. Go Canada!

Read any good books lately? Today is World Book Day and if you are looking for your next page turner, check out Canada Reads, an annual "battle of the books" competition organized and broadcast by the CBC. There is sure to be a work of Canadian lit that catches your interest. CBC Books

This Friday! The Pacific Four series brings together four of the most successful women’s rugby nations in the world, as Canada, Australia, and the U.S.A. look to de-throne the defending champs, New Zealand. Friday, April 24 at 7:30 PM Central, Team Canada takes on Team U.S.A. at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Continental bragging rights are on the line. Grab a ticket, put on your red and white, and come cheer these extraordinary athletes.

The Canada-U.S. trading relationship is a critical contributor to a competitive North American continental economy, supporting millions of jobs on both sides of the border.
To that end, Prime Minister Carney announces the creation of the new Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations. The Committee brings together leaders with diverse perspectives and expertise to advance Canada’s economic interests and support a strong economic partnership with the U.S., creating greater certainty, security, and prosperity for all.

Prime Minister Carney announces new Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced the creation of the new Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations.

Canadian bestselling author Yann Martel, the creator of “The Life of Pi”, will be speaking on his newest work “Son of Nobody” at a Chicago Humanities Festival program on Saturday, April 18 at 1:30 PM. The book is a retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of two commoners: an ancient soldier and a modern scholar. Tickets are available through Chicago Humanities

Boy, did we have a good laugh at the SUGAR SAMMY show in Chicago this weekend! He even made tariffs funny. Thanks to The Den Theatre for hosting this Canadian talent. Don’t miss Sammy as he wraps up his U.S. tour in Minneapolis, DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston.