As the Consul General of Canada Colin Bird retires from his post, MichAuto and the Detroit Regional Chamber recognize the lasting impact of his leadership and service.
Honoring Consul General Colin Bird on His Retirement
August 13, 2026
“The Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto extend our sincere thanks to the Consul General of Canada, Colin Bird, for his extensive service to the Canadian people and for fostering healthy international relations and mutually beneficial trade across the globe, and especially in North America, as he retires from his post. Consul General Bird’s partnership and commitment to diplomacy have been invaluable as we enter a critical new era with many striving to create a stronger, more cohesive North American trade bloc. We thank him for his years of service and are grateful that he ends his tenure with the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S.”
-Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MichAuto, Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber; Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber