Canada - Chicago Business Facts

200+ Canadian companies at more than 450 locations in greater Chicago

More than 150 Chicago-area companies in Canada including Abbott, Hub International, Ryerson, R.R. Donnelley (Moore Wallace)

2010 Imports to the Chicago Customs District

  • Total: US $18.6 billion

Top Import Categories:

  • Mineral Fuels, Oils, Waxes, Bituminous Substances 
  • Pharmaceutical Products 
  • Iron and Steel

2010 Exports from the Chicago Customs District

  • Total: US$90.95 million

Top Export Categories:

  • Mineral Fuels, Oils, Waxes, Bituminous Substances 
  • Aircrafts and Aircraft Parts
  • Industrial Machinery, Including Computers

Canadian Consulate General in Chicago

Canada-US Business Council in Chicago, since 1942; Delegation of Quebec office

Chicago-Toronto Sister City relationship

Over 40,000 Canadian citizens reside in the upper Midwest

Atlantic Canada business delegation visited Chicago, Nov. 2008; Mayor Daley and Mayor Miller of Toronto conducted reciprocal visits, 2006 - 2007