Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East, and Glenn van Dijken, MLA for Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock, will join U.S. legislators for the NCSL’s joint Agriculture Task Force and Energy Supply Task Force meeting in Sacramento, CA from Nov. 12 to 15. The summit will provide Alberta’s government with the opportunity to strengthen existing ties and build new connections with state-level decision makers from across the U.S.

MLA Pitt will represent Alberta’s government in a meeting of NCSL’s Task Force on Energy Supply, engaging with U.S. state legislators to champion how the province can help solve critical energy issues impacting the U.S., including growing demand and affordability. MLA Pitt will also participate in policy sessions, attend energy-related tours and explore opportunities for the Alberta government’s role and participation in future meetings.

“I look forward to representing Alberta’s perspective on issues facing states and provinces across North America. Through my work on the Energy Supply Task Force, I will continue promoting Alberta’s importance to the American energy sector, as well as our leadership in emissions reduction.”

Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East

As the Alberta government’s representative on the NCSL’s Agriculture Task Force, MLA van Dijken will share updates on Alberta’s agriculture innovations, discuss emerging issues affecting the sector and build relationships that will enhance cross-border agricultural trade and food security on both sides of the border. MLA van Dijken will engage in policy sessions and discussions, participate in agriculture-related tours, and advance the Alberta government's agriculture priorities and areas of mutual interest with legislators.

“Taking our seat at tables like this one gives our province the opportunity to highlight Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food strengths, cross-border trade and how a strong agriculture sector in Alberta contributes to the well-being and prosperity of both Americans and Albertans.” 

Glenn van Dijken, MLA for Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock

The NCSL’s energy and agriculture task forces bring together legislators to examine critical energy, agriculture and rural development issues that officials face as they shape policies to build a reliable, affordable and resilient U.S. energy system and thriving agricultural sector. The task forces also serve as a channel for communicating priorities with federal agencies.

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

Quick facts

  • In 2025, Alberta’s exports to the U.S. totalled C$152 billion, accounting for 85.4 per cent of total provincial exports. Top exports included crude oil, petroleum gases and beef.
    • Energy products accounted for about C$125 billion, or 82.3 per cent, of Alberta’s exports to the U.S.
    • Agri-food products accounted for about C$8.6 billion, or almost 5.7 per cent, of Alberta’s exports to the U.S.
      • Of Alberta’s total global agri-food exports, 50.8 per cent of these exports are purchased by U.S. customers.

Itinerary for MLA Angela Pitt*

Nov. 12
  • MLA Pitt travels to Sacramento, CA.

Nov. 13-14
  • Meetings with NCSL’s Task Force on Energy Supply.
  • Attend meetings, policy sessions and energy-related tours with U.S. officials and NCSL attendees.

Nov. 15
  • Return to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

Itinerary for MLA Glenn van Dijken*

Nov. 12
  • MLA van Dijken travels to Sacramento, CA.

Nov. 13-14
  • Meetings with NCSL’s Agriculture Task Force.
  • Attend meetings, policy sessions and agriculture-related tours with U.S. officials and NCSL attendees.

Nov. 15
  • Return to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

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