Earl Provost

Earl Provost is the Ontario Agent-General in Chicago, representing the Ontario Government's Trade and Investment Office.23 In this role, he serves as Ontario's representative for several Midwestern states, including Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.2

Professional Background

Earl Provost is an active leader in politics and government with a demonstrated history of working in public affairs and political organization sectors.3 As the Agent-General, he is considered a Special Advisor accountable to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.4

Responsibilities

In his position, Provost is part of Ontario's network of International Trade and Investment Offices, which are located in Canadian diplomatic missions around the world.1 His primary responsibilities include:

• Strengthening commercial ties between Ontario and the Midwestern United States
• Fostering economic growth
• Connecting businesses, governments, and institutions6

Recent Activities

In February 2021, Earl Provost participated in a conversation about Canada-U.S. relations, discussing the impact of the Biden administration on Canadian business.5 This engagement demonstrates his involvement in analyzing and addressing key issues affecting trade and investment between Ontario and the United States.

Earl Provost maintains an active presence on social media platforms such as Twitter (@EarlProvost) and LinkedIn (username: earlprovost), where he shares updates and insights related to his work in international trade and investment.23