Canada 150th Anniversary Celebration in New Mexico

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New Mexico's international trade with its third-largest export market will be the topic of discussion at a press conference at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Rotunda of the State Capitol in Santa Fe with the Consul General of Canada, Mrs. Sara Wilshaw.

In addition Mrs. Wilshaw will note the 150^th Anniversary of Confederation, the founding of Canada in 1867 and the 50^th Anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of Canada launching official diplomatic representation to the State of New Mexico in 1967.

Canada is New Mexico's third-largest export market. New Mexico exports $180 million in goods to Canada annually, supporting 42,800 jobs in the state. 92,600 Canadian tourists visit New Mexico each year, boosting the state's economy by $32 million.

CONTACT:

Henry Wells
Senior Political and Economic Relations Officer
Cell: 214-837-7207
Email: [email protected] 
Consulate General of Canada
Social Media: @CanCGDallas

SOURCE Consulate General of Canada