9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Taylor Performing Arts Center
Admission: free

Canada is the U.S.’s largest trading partner and supplier of energy. The countries share the longest secure border in the world. Approximately 400,000 businesspeople, tourists, truckers and regular commuters travel between Canada and the U.S. every day. Canadian Consul General Georges Rioux will offer insight into this unique international relationship and our collective strength and leadership.

Georges Rioux was appointed Consul General of Canada and arrived in Chicago to assume his duties on Aug. 14, 2006. He is actively engaged in the three-state area for which he is responsible - Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin.