The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the opening of the Consulate General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, 15th April 2023, under the patronage of the Hon. Philip E. Davis KC MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Public Service.

Consulate General, Toronto is headed by Consul General Al Dillette, tasked with opening The Bahamas’ newest consulate upon his appointment.

Consul General Mr Dillette is a public relations specialist, having served in numerous roles, including Director General of Information, Press Attache to former Prime Minister Perry Christie, Director of Communications for the Foreign Ministry, Manager of The Bahamas Olympic Committee, and as a national Broadcaster.

The Consulate General’s coverage will extend to the Canadian Providence of Ontario, Québec City, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Halifax, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador.

The Consulate General is in the Yonge and Eglinton Center, 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1900 A, Toronto, Ontario, M4P1E4 Canada.

Phone number (437)292-2652

Email Address: cgtoronto@bahamas.gov.bs

Consul General Mr Dillette invites the Bahamian Diaspora to attend the Consulate General’s first annual Diaspora Reception on 15th April 2023, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Radisson Blu Hotel 249 Queens Quay W. Toronto, Ontario M5j 2N5, Canada.

The Opening of the Consulate General in Toronto is an integral component of the Davis Administration’s Foreign Policy commitment to expand the reach and influence of The Bahamas to protect our citizens and their interests worldwide.