MLA Pitt will ensure her time with decision-makers from across the U.S. advances progress made last year to raise Alberta’s profile as the top choice for secure and reliable partnerships in energy, emissions reduction technologies, agriculture and agri-food, artificial intelligence and more.

“This conference is an opportunity to continue our efforts to strengthen our trade and investment ties with our longest-standing trading partner. I look forward to getting face time with U.S. state policymakers to keep Alberta’s momentum going and make sure my U.S. counterparts see the true value in partnering with Alberta to establish energy and economic security.”

Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East

The NCSL was established in 1975 by state legislators and legislative staff and brings together lawmakers and government leaders from all 50 U.S. states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia. The conference promotes cooperation and information exchanges between state legislators in the U.S. and in other countries. Alberta formalized its role in the NCSL by becoming an affiliate member of the organization and a member of its International Advisory Council in 2024.

Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Quick facts

  • The U.S. is Alberta’s largest trading partner, and Alberta is the second-largest provincial exporter to the U.S. after Ontario.
  • In 2024:
  • Alberta’s exports to the U.S. totalled $162.1 billion, accounting for 88.7 per cent of total provincial exports. The U.S. is also an important source of industrial inputs and consumer goods for the province.
  • Alberta imported approximately $25.3 billion in products from the U.S., including energy, machinery, vehicles and plastics. However, these figures are underreported, as they do not account for trans-shipments.

Itinerary for MLA Pitt*

Jan. 15
  • Travel to San Diego, CA.
  • Join U.S. legislators in programming and sessions at the 2026 NCSL winter meetings.

Jan. 16-17
  • Join U.S. legislators in programming and sessions at the 2026 NCSL winter meetings.

Jan. 18
  • Travel to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

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