David Usher

Acting Consul General of Canada in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin and NW Indiana, former Ambassador to Argentina/Paraguay. Views my own; RT not endorsement.

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Tonight at sundown, after a month of fasting, prayer, and giving back, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate the traditions of Eid al-Fitr, and mark the end of Ramadan. Watch PM Trudeau’s message wishing a joyful Eid to those celebrating: https://t.co/3L1HWYxBCv

[Canada in Chicago @CanCGChicago]

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[David Usher @usherdbruce]

More @Springfield_IL memories- met young Lincoln at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum @ALPLM and visited his tomb – coincidentally on the anniversary of his death. I learned a lot and appreciated even more his life and legacy.

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

Great visit to Springfield @Springfield_IL last weekend. Sampled a local delicacy – the Horseshoe. My eyes were bigger than my stomach!

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

Fun "Meet our Bees" event with Dana from the Alveole . @alveolebuzz @onetwopru Alvéole is a Canadian company that helps organizations meet their engagement and sustainability goals by bringing bees to their building. I was glad to help out – by holding the sign on a windy day!

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut with the Dodgers-with a reminder of the Canadian connection. My Dad often spoke of seeing him play in Montreal.

[Canada's History @CanadasHistory]

#DYK that Canada is where the colour barrier became history in baseball? In 1946, Jackie Robinson starred with the Montreal Royals, then the farm team for the Brooklyn Dodgers. https://t.co/0KMKlKeeWJ #BlackHistoryMonth

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

Happy 50th anniversary for this important agreement!

[Canada in Chicago @CanCGChicago]

To our friends & colleagues at @EPAGreatLakes and all those we work with here in the Midwest to restore & protect the #GreatLakes, join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary (tomorrow) of the 🇨🇦-🇺🇸Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

A chance to meet my new colleague Serhiy Koledov the Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago. I look forward to our next meeting. #StandWithUkraine

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

My first visit to the very impressive Museum of Science and Industry #msichicago. Aside from the U-Boat, airplanes, trains, baby chicks etc., I loved the bicycles! Mine could probably be an exhibit!

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

I went to my first EXPO CHICAGO #expochicago yesterday and had a chance to check in (and learn from) two participating Canadian galleries - DURAN MASHAAL from Montreal and Patel Brown from Toronto.

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

Thanks for the great visit! VR is always impressive, even if you look a bit like an extra in a sci-fi film.

[Canada in Chicago @CanCGChicago]

Friday exploration: today, Acting Consul General @usherdbruce and some of our team visited Chicago's @DuSableMuseum, the 🇺🇸's oldest independent African American museum. Our thanks to President/CEO Perri Irmer and Education Associate Perry Diggs for their hospitality and 👏 tour.

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

First bike ride in Chicago- ok the weather wasn’t the best, but it was great to get out!

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

Thanks St.Louis! I’m leaving with some great memories including…

[Canada in Chicago @CanCGChicago]

And it’s wheels up for @usherdbruce and the Consulate General team as we wrap three great days in St. Louis - making new connections & strengthening existing ones. We’ll be back soon! #STL

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

The event was a great start to my visit!

[Canada in Chicago @CanCGChicago]

After arriving yesterday, we had a great kickoff event for our Canada @ STL program with Acting ConGen @usherdbruce , 🇨🇦’s Honorary Consul in St. Louis Sonette Magnus, @EarlProvost , @BioSTL , @WTCSTL + many old & new friends!

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

First work-related road trip on the iconic Route 66!

[David Usher @usherdbruce]

Just arrived and looking forward to my visit!

[Canada in Chicago @CanCGChicago]

Acting Consul General @usherdbruce is on the road this week! St. Louis, here we come...

[Canada à Chicago @CGCanChicago]

Le consul général par intérim @usherdbruce a visité l'installation et en a discuté avec @RepCasten, @RepBillFoster, @RepUnderwood, @EPA 5 Admin Debra Shore et la directrice d'IL Commerce Sylvia Garcia.

[Canada à Chicago @CGCanChicago]

La feuille de route pour un partenariat 🇺🇸-🇨🇦 renouvelé s'engage à construire des chaînes d'approvisionnement de batteries de premier plan au monde et à prendre des mesures pour parvenir à un avenir de véhicules à zéro émission.

[Canada in Chicago @CanCGChicago]

Acting Consul General @usherdbruce visited the facility and discussed it with @RepCasten, @RepBillFoster, @RepUnderwood , @EPA 5 Admin Debra Shore and IL Commerce director Sylvia Garcia. The plant, the largest of its kind in the US, will open in 2023, creating 1400 jobs.

[Canada in Chicago @CanCGChicago]

Today, Canada’s @LionElectricCo hosted a tour of their new electric vehicle production facility in Joliet, Illinois ⚡️🚍. The Roadmap for Renewed 🇺🇸-🇨🇦 Partnership commits to building world-leading battery supply chains & taking action to achieve a zero-emissions vehicle future.