PREMIER BRIEFING – Cross-Border Connections: Canada, the U.S., and Colorado’s Global Role
Event Description
Join WorldDenver for an exclusive and timely briefing on U.S.–Canada relations featuring Sylvain Fabi, Consul General of Canada in Denver. Historically, two of the world’s closest allies, the United States and Canada have benefitted from a deeply interconnected relationship. As trade disputes and tariffs place strain on aspects of the U.S.–Canada relationship—including security collaboration and cultural exchange—this briefing will provide insight into how these two nations are navigating emerging challenges and opportunities. Consul General Fabi will help us make sense of current affairs and shed light on the importance of cross-border cooperation, economic resilience, and continued cultural understanding.
Open to Premier-level Members and above! If you are interested in upgrading your membership, contact Morgan@WorldDenver.org.
Tickets: FREE for Premier-level members and above! Click here to log into your account and register.
Location: Consulate General of Canada in Denver (1625 Broadway St, Denver, CO 80202)
Event Agenda:
4:00 p.m. | Registration, Networking, and Refreshments
4:20 p.m. | Briefing Begins, Followed by Audience Q&A
5:20 p.m. | Networking
5:30 p.m. | Event Concludes
About Our Speaker
Sylvain Fabi (BBA, Bishop’s University, 1988) joined the Consulate General of Canada in Denver in October 2020. As Canada’s Consul General in the U.S. Mountain West Region, Mr. Fabi oversees a team of 17 people who work within Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Utah and Wyoming to strengthen trade and economic ties; enhance political, academic and cultural links; and assist Canadians visiting or living in the five-state territory.
Mr. Fabi joined the Trade Commissioner Service of External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1992. He worked in various geographic and trade policy divisions in Ottawa. He was senior departmental adviser to the Minister of International Trade (2009 to 2010), Director for bilateral relations with South America and the Caribbean (2010 to 2013) and Executive Director of the North America Policy and Relations Division (2013 to 2015). He was also Canada’s chief negotiator for the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty with the United States (2017-2023).
Mr. Fabi’s assignments abroad include trade commissioner at the embassy in Moscow (1995 to 1998), commercial counsellor at the embassy in Havana (2001 to 2005) and commercial counsellor at the embassy in Santiago (2005 to 2009). Mr. Fabi served as High Commissioner for Canada in Jamaica and the Bahamas (2015 to 2017). Before becoming Consul General in Denver, he was Executive Director, U.S. Transboundary Affairs Division (2017 to 2020).
Mr. Fabi is married to Jany Joyal and has two children, Frédéric and Isabelle.
Note: As a nonpartisan convener of global affairs programming, WorldDenver provides an unbiased forum for experts, world leaders, diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors to share their expertise and views on a broad spectrum of issues that matter to the world. We aim for our events to inspire curiosity and further reading, discussion, and civic engagement among our members and the Denver community on the global issues that we present.
Join WorldDenver for an exclusive and timely briefing on U.S.–Canada relations featuring Sylvain Fabi, Consul General of Canada in Denver. Historically, two of the world’s closest allies, the United States and Canada have benefitted from a deeply interconnected relationship. As trade disputes and tariffs place strain on aspects of the U.S.–Canada relationship—including security collaboration and cultural exchange—this briefing will provide insight into how these two nations are navigating emerging challenges and opportunities. Consul General Fabi will help us make sense of current affairs and shed light on the importance of cross-border cooperation, economic resilience, and continued cultural understanding.
Open to Premier-level Members and above! If you are interested in upgrading your membership, contact Morgan@WorldDenver.org.
Tickets: FREE for Premier-level members and above! Click here to log into your account and register.
Location: Consulate General of Canada in Denver (1625 Broadway St, Denver, CO 80202)
Event Agenda:
4:00 p.m. | Registration, Networking, and Refreshments
4:20 p.m. | Briefing Begins, Followed by Audience Q&A
5:20 p.m. | Networking
5:30 p.m. | Event Concludes
About Our Speaker
Sylvain Fabi (BBA, Bishop’s University, 1988) joined the Consulate General of Canada in Denver in October 2020. As Canada’s Consul General in the U.S. Mountain West Region, Mr. Fabi oversees a team of 17 people who work within Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Utah and Wyoming to strengthen trade and economic ties; enhance political, academic and cultural links; and assist Canadians visiting or living in the five-state territory.
Mr. Fabi joined the Trade Commissioner Service of External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1992. He worked in various geographic and trade policy divisions in Ottawa. He was senior departmental adviser to the Minister of International Trade (2009 to 2010), Director for bilateral relations with South America and the Caribbean (2010 to 2013) and Executive Director of the North America Policy and Relations Division (2013 to 2015). He was also Canada’s chief negotiator for the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty with the United States (2017-2023).
Mr. Fabi’s assignments abroad include trade commissioner at the embassy in Moscow (1995 to 1998), commercial counsellor at the embassy in Havana (2001 to 2005) and commercial counsellor at the embassy in Santiago (2005 to 2009). Mr. Fabi served as High Commissioner for Canada in Jamaica and the Bahamas (2015 to 2017). Before becoming Consul General in Denver, he was Executive Director, U.S. Transboundary Affairs Division (2017 to 2020).
Mr. Fabi is married to Jany Joyal and has two children, Frédéric and Isabelle.
Note: As a nonpartisan convener of global affairs programming, WorldDenver provides an unbiased forum for experts, world leaders, diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors to share their expertise and views on a broad spectrum of issues that matter to the world. We aim for our events to inspire curiosity and further reading, discussion, and civic engagement among our members and the Denver community on the global issues that we present.