Joshua A. Dillard
Trade Commissioner – Philadelphia
Global Affairs Canada – Canadian Consulate of New York
1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: Joshua.dillard@international.gc.ca
The Trade Commissioner’s office in Philadelphia is open by appointment only. This office DOES NOT OFFER PASSPORT or IMMIGRATION services. All travel related questions should be directed to the Consulate General of Canada in New York.
Consulate General of Canada to the United States, in New York
About
Josh works closely on Canadian business and policy concerns in the region. The specialization of the Philadelphia office includes life sciences and agri-business portfolios. With extensive experience delivering government services via public/private partnerships, Josh joined the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in September 2019. To make an appointment with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Philadelphia, please contact Josh via the cell number or email (preferred) listed above.
Josh is a 2003 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with an undergrad degree from the College of Health and Human Development and a 2008 Graduate from Drexel University with a Masters in International Business. Josh was born in the Montgomeryville area and is a long-term resident of Center City Philadelphia where he lives with his wife Abbie and their daughter, Cecelia.
Services
- Facilitating economic, education, and cultural exchanges between Canada and Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware
- Acting as liaison for official government and business delegations
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service does not offer assistance with visas, passports, national identity cards, or obtaining Canadian nationality. These services are provided by the New York Consul General.