While attending the National Governors Association, Premier Jason Kenney and Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the MOU, which renews a commitment to cooperation in areas such as energy and investment.
The agreement will also create opportunities for collaboration on economic recovery and development of key sectors including tourism, agriculture and agri-food, logistics and transportation of goods.
“This agreement revitalizes Alberta’s long-standing relationship with Alaska and creates new opportunities for growth in many of our key sectors, which we hold in common. Strengthening ties between our two jurisdictions is more important now than ever as we work to recover and grow our economies.”
“The signing of this agreement highlights the importance of Alberta’s relationship with the Alaskan government, and the U.S. as a whole. We look forward to working together to boost economic growth, tourism, trade and investment to benefit both our jurisdictions.”
The MOU supports the work of the Alaska-Alberta Bilateral Council to engage in areas of mutal interest.
Alberta’s government is committed to working with its national and international partners to advance shared interests that can lead to new opportunities for people and businesses in Alberta and around the world.
Quick facts
- Alberta’s exports to Alaska totalled US$175.7 million in 2020.
- Top exports included energy, machinery, and wood and wood products.
- Exports from Alberta to Alaska supported over 2,150 Alberta jobs and imports from Alaska to Alberta supported more than 1,650 Alaska jobs.