More than 200 Canadian companies at more than 450 locations in greater Chicago
- Bank of Montreal, Canadian National Railway, Bombardier, Rio Tinto Alcan, Fairfax Financial, Boyd Group, Manulife
More than 160 Chicago-area companies in Canada
- Abbott, Hub International, Ryerson, R.R. Donnelley (Moore Wallace), Boeing, Groupon, Motorola Solutions
Recent Expansions:
- Allison and Partners, 2012
- Global Relay, 2012
- West Jet Airlines Ltd, 2012
- Potash Corp, 2012
- Candian National Railway (Kirk Yard), 2011
- OMBRS Fund acuired Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, 2011
- BMO Harris Bank, 2011
- Winpak Portion Packaging, 2011
2012 Imports to the Chicago Customs District
- Total: US $23.2 billion
Top Import Categories:
- Mineral Fuels, Oils, Waxes, Bituminous Substances
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Optic, Photo, Medical, Surgical Instruments
2012 Exports from the Chicago Customs District
- Total: US $82.5 million
Top Export Categories:
- Mineral Fuels, Oils, Waxes, Bituminous Substances
- Natural Pearls; Precious Stones or Metals; or Coin
- Industrial Machinery, Including Computers
Chicago/Canada connections:
Canadian Consulate General in Chicago
Canada-US Business Council in Chicago, since 1942; Delegation of Quebec office
Chicago-Toronto Sister City relationship
There are 66 daily nonstop departures from Chicago airports to destinations in Canada.
Over 40,000 Canadian citizens reside in the upper Midwest
Aerotermm LLC will invest $130 million in an air cargo facility at O'Hare beginning in 2012
Toronto Mayor Ford visited Chicago in 2012 along with a Canadian business delegation
Atlantic Canada business delegation visited Chicago, Nov. 2008;
970 Canadian students studying at Illinois universities
