MLA Neudorf to promote trade with U.S. legislators

Neudorf is travelling to Santa Fe from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 to represent Alberta at the 2021 Council of State Governments (CSG) National Conference, which runs Dec.1-4.

While at the conference, Neudorf will represent Alberta on the CSG International Committee, network and build relationships with legislators and provide Alberta’s perspective on key policy issues, including the importance of trade, investment, energy security and energy infrastructure for continued economic growth on both sides of the border.

As Alberta continues to work closely with the federal government on implementing the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, events like CSG National are essential to strengthening Alberta’s relationships and securing access to new markets in the U.S.

The CSG helps member states and provinces maintain subnational relationships and provides links to the U.S. government to help advance interests within the region.

“CSG National is a valuable opportunity to strengthen our province’s ties with the member states and advance opportunities for Alberta in the region. Building and fostering these relationships is more important now than ever to ensure Alberta’s economy rebounds and grows. I look forward to working with our U.S. and provincial neighbours to identify new opportunities as we work together to leave behind one of the most challenging times in our history and embrace the future.”

Neudorf will be accompanied by one public servant.

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

The Alberta government is committed to working with national and international partners to advance shared interests that can lead to new opportunities for people and businesses in Alberta and around the world.

Itinerary for MLA Neudorf*

*Subject to change.

Quick facts

• In 2020, Alberta’s exports of goods to the U.S. totalled $77.5 billion.
• Alberta’s exports to the U.S. accounted for approximately 85 per cent of total provincial exports in 2020.
  • Energy products accounted for approximately $59.2 billion, or 77 per cent, of Alberta’s exports to the U.S. in 2020.
  • Other important export sectors included: chemicals and plastics, agriculture and agri-food, manufacturing, and forestry.
• The CSG National organization is the lead coordinating organization for five regional affiliate organizations – CSG Washington D.C., CSG West, CSG Midwest, CSG South and CSG-East.
• It is a forum that brings together lawmakers and government leaders from all U.S. states and territories and associate members.
• Alberta participates as an affiliate member on the international partnership program of the CSG National organization and is an associate member with the CSG West and Midwest affiliates.