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CUSBC New Year's Resolution Party
We look forward to the Canadian Consulate being the host of this year’s event.

Tuesday 22 January 2019    5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Join CUSBC members and friends for the Annual Holiday Party.  Share in an evening of good conversation, drinks, appetizers and a silent auction of things Canadian and not-so Canadian!    Contributions for the auction are welcome.

The party will be hosted by: The Consulate General of Canada, 180 North Stetson Ave., #2400, Chicago, IL

This event is free to all current 2018 members and one guest. 
$25.00 for all others.
Pre-registration is required.

Thank you!

PAST CUSBC EVENTS
Wednesday, June 13 5:00-7:00 pm
SCUTTLE, SALVAGE, OR STEP UP A NOTCH?
NAFTA Modernization and how state and non-state actors have been shaping a rewrite.
 
Consul General for Canada in Chicago, John Cruickshank moderated a discussion with Québec Delegate Jean-François Hould, Montreal international trade attorney Vincent Routhier and Chicago immigration lawyer Cynthia Shearn 

In 2017 Canada, Mexico, and the United States began negotiations to update or reform the North American Free Trade Agreement, in force since 1994.  Other actors have also been hard at work to help shape a new agreement, including subnational governments and industries with much at stake.  The discussion touched on these and other topics, including:
  • Labor mobility: why it's important, and how it might be updated, expanded, or curtailed
  • Contingency plans in case cross-border employee travel and transfers are disrupted
  • The inside story of Canada's response to U.S. metals tariffs 
  • How could a revised NAFTA impact Canada's future relationships with Europe and the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
  • Practical considerations for doing business in Canada today
 Since 1994, Vincent Routhier has practiced international trade and customs law in Montreal and Washington, DC, having earned law degrees in both cities  A dual national, he advises clients on strategic issues arising from WTO, NAFTA, and other trade agreements, as well as technical issues around tariff classification, rules of origin, export controls, and other matters.  Cynthia Shearn is President of the Canada-U.S. Business Council Chicago and a Partner in Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen,& Loewy, PLLC, where she practices immigration law serving multinational corporate clients.  Come hear them in discussion with Québec Delegate Jean-François Hould that will be moderated by Consul General for Canada John Cruickshank.   And bring questions important to you and your business!  

Blackhawks Tickets
We attendeed three games this year in the 300 section seats with CUSBC colleagues & friends!  January 24th, February 21st & March 29th. 

GET STICKY MAPLE SYRUP SATURDAY
March 17, 2018

Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Sprint Road   
1:45: MEET AT FULLERSBURG WOODS NATURE EDUCATION CENTER
2 PM: GROUP TOUR STARTS (PROGRAM LASTS ABOUT 1 1/2 HOUR)

Venture into the forest and discover secrets of turning tree sap into
sticky-sweet maple syrup!  Enjoy the first whiff of spring, with a kid-friendly excursion to DuPage County’s Fullersburg Woods. The program will include a guided tour of the grounds, a presentation on how to make maple syrup, an explanation of the history of the practice, as well as tastings of maple water and maple syrup. Canadians can experience a taste of home, a recollection of well-loved traditions: sugar shacks, or cabanes à sucre. It will also be a great introduction to anyone else (including the little ones)!  All ages welcome / $10 per person. 

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION PARTY 2018
   Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Fellow CUSBC Chicago members and friends celebrated at the annual holiday party, at the Consulate General of Canada. We saw old friends and made new ones, while enjoying drinks, appetizers, and a silent auction!    

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM  
Consulate General of Canada, Chicago
180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 2400 

Complimentary for CUSBC Chicago members and one guest
$25.00 for all others. 

SPOTLIGHT SERIES EVENT
    Thursday November 2, 2017 from 5pm-7pm

THE CROSS-BORDER CHOREOGRAPHY OF PEOPLE
Immigration from Canada and elsewhere drives local achievements in business, technology, and culture. While individuals may decide on their own to move across borders, much of today's immigration is orchestrated by employers, recruiters, and specialized lawyers navigating a complex legal environment.  

Featured Speaker:
CYNTHIA SHEARN is one of those lawyers.  She helps employers access people in other countries with needed knowledge and skills, overcome obstacles to move people into place, and retain earlier recruits.  A graduate of Boston University in international relations, Cindy earned her law degree from American University, in Washington, DC.  She is president of the Canada-US Business Council Chicago, and a partner in the Chicago office of the global Fragomen firm, which specializes in immigration law. 

SPOTLIGHT SERIES EVENT
    Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 5pm-7pm

CHICAGO'S NEW CANADIAN PUBLISHER-DIPLOMAT
For the first time in 70 years, a Consul General of Canada in Chicago has been recruited from outside the ranks of career diplomats.  John Cruickshank, former publisher of the Toronto Star and Chicago Sun-Times, has returned to Chicago to helm the Consulate General.  What does Mr. Cruickshank's appointment signify for Chicago, the Midwest, and relations with a new administration in Washington?


2017 CUSBC New Year's Resolution Party
January 23, 2017

     Thank you to all that joined our CUSBC New Year's Resolution Party to celebrate a great 2016!

     CUSBC members and friends gathered for good conversation, drinks, appetizers and a silent auction of things Canadian and not-so-Canadian.

      Congratulations to all the silent auction winners!

Panel Discussion:
Successfully Expanding Healthcare Technologies North of the Border
November 30, 2016

     We had a great turn out to discuss market entry strategy, investment insight and key differences between the U.S. and Canadian healthcare markets with our panelists:
Adam Boris, Former CEO of ICNet Systems Inc., Luke McGinn, EPIC Practice Leader, Medix IT, Liliane Pin, Investissement Quebec, and our wonderful moderator Noam Goodman, Partner, DLA Piper

     Thank you to our host MATTER for the hospitality http://matterchicago.com/    

Get Sticky! Maple Syrup Sunday
March 13, 2016
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center

Photos by: Dorian Dickinson and Catherine Tadros

It was raining non-stop, but a brave group of CUSBC members and friends came to this sold out event. For two years now during the first hint of spring, the CUSBC has organized a family-friendly excursion to DuPage County's Fullersburg Woods. Although different from the traditional Quebecois "cabane à sucre" experience, it's definitely a great way to introduce your family to this cherished Canadian springtime tradition! The program includes a guided tour of the grounds, a presentation on how to make maple syrup, an explanation of the history of the practice, as well as tastings of maple water and maple syrup. Yum!

CUSBC'S 2016 NEW YEARS RESOLUTION PARTY
January 11th, 2016
Canada's new Official Residence in Chicago


Photos by: Walter Manzig

The New Years Resolution Party is CUSBC's Annual Holiday Party. Members and friends of the organisation can reminisce about all things Canadian that took place in 2015, and all things to be Canadian in 2016. It's an evening of fun, good conversation, drinks and appetizers. Through our Silent Auction Items, this event is also a fundraiser for CUSBC.

UPDATE ON THE CANADA/U.S. RELATION WITH ROY NORTON,
Consul General of Canada in Chicago
November 19, 2015
Standard Club, Chicago

Photos by: Walter Manzig (Portrait by the Canadian Government)

Canada is the Midwest USA's largest trading partner. Happenings in Canada as well as issues discussed between the U.S and Canada can be of great importance to enhancing our cross border business opportunities. It is important that we keep on top of these issues. The Consul General of Canada Roy Norton, updated us on current affairs in Canada and the Canada-U.S. relationship.

ANNUAL CUSBC ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON WITH BRIAN G. BELSKI, 
BMO's Chief Investment Strategist
October 21st, 2015
Metropolitan Club, Chicago

Photos by: Walter Manzig (Portrait by BMO)

BMO's Chief Investment Strategist shared his insights on the economic future of Canada and the U.S. in 2016. This is a CUSBC annual event that is much appreciated by its members. Brian G. Belski is Chief Investment Strategist and leader of the Investment Strategy Group for BMO Capital Markets. He provides strategic investment and portfolio management advice to both institutional and private clients.

THE OIL AND GAS MARKETPLACE: ITS IMPACT ON BUSINESS WITH TIM STAUFT,
President and CEO of Aux Sable
May 13, 2015
Metropolitan Club, Chicago

Photos by: Walter Manzig (Portrait by Aux Sable)

Aux Sable is a significant player in North America's midstream gas processing business, with facilities and pipelines strategically placed in some of the continent's most active shale positions, providing access to the most attractive natural gas and natural gas liquids markets. Aux Sable operates both Canadian and U.S. based facilities, with significant operations here in Illinois.




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