Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright, and Chantelle de Jonge, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore, will meet with government, legislative and private sector leaders from the northwestern United States to discuss issues of importance to Alberta as part of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) capital tours.
The tours kick off in Olympia, Wash., on Jan. 17 and will focus on responsible energy solutions, emissions management, ensuring strong economic corridors, protecting waterways from invasive species, and advancing technology and innovation across all sectors.
“The United States is Alberta’s largest trading partner. PNWER is an excellent opportunity to build on those relationships with state legislators and develop new opportunities for economic trade and development. I look forward to the meetings and discussions ahead and to finding new growth opportunities for our province.”
The second set of meetings will take place in Juneau, Alaska, where MLA de Jonge will continue conversations around energy security, economic growth and environmental concerns. Alberta continues to play a strong role in all three of these areas and ongoing meetings will enable further advocacy and education around the role that Alberta does and can play.
“This conference will be an excellent opportunity for elected officials from the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region to come together, strengthen ties and find new avenues for economic growth and diversification. I look forward to attending and getting results for Alberta.”
PNWER is a non-partisan, public-private partnership that was established in 1991 to advance the economic well-being, quality of life and common interests of its 10-member jurisdictions, which include the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Washington, the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.
Quick facts
- The United States is Alberta’s largest trading partner and Alberta is the largest provincial exporter to the U.S.
- The Pacific Northwest is an important trade region for Alberta. In 2022, bilateral trade between Alberta and the PNWER U.S. member states totalled more than US$19.2 billion.
- In 2022, Alberta’s exports to the PNWER member states totalled US$16.9 billion.
Itinerary for MLAs Rowswell and de Jonge*
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Jan. 16 |
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Jan. 17-18 |
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Jan. 19 |
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*Subject to change
Itinerary for MLA de Jonge*
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Jan. 21 |
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Jan. 22-23 |
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Jan. 24 |
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*Subject to change