Shane Getson, MLA for Lac. Ste. Anne-Parkland will meet with U.S. legislators, officials and Members of Congress in the U.S. capital for the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) 2025 Capital Visit. This latest mission will give MLA Getson face time with key U.S. federal and state legislators so he can build on the province’s consistent efforts to reinforce Alberta as the solution to North American energy, food and data security challenges.

“This mission is about results that strengthen trade and investment ties to keep Alberta’s economy growing. Through PNWER, we’re connecting to partners across the region to build the corridors that drive long-term prosperity.”

Shane Getson, MLA for Lac. Ste. Anne-Parkland

While in Washington, D.C, MLA Getson will participate in targeted meetings with legislative leaders from Montana, Alaska, Idaho and Oregon. MLA Getson will also present Alberta’s point of view on economic corridor development, trade and investment and opportunities for collaboration across sectors. Conversations will be guided by efforts to find natural synergies that will ensure our economies continue to produce the high-quality jobs and goods that Americans and Canadians rely on.

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, and the Yukon and Northwest Territories.

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 C$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.
  • The Pacific Northwest is an important trade region for Alberta. In 2024, bilateral trade between Alberta and the PNWER U.S. member states totalled C$21 billion.
  • Alberta is a key trade corridor in the Pacific Northwest region, linking the lower 48 states through Alberta to Yukon and Alaska.
  • Alberta will host the 2026 PNWER Annual Summit in Edmonton from July 19 to 23, welcoming elected officials and stakeholders from across the Pacific Northwest Economic Region to the province.

Itinerary for MLA Getson*

Oct. 19
  • Travel to Washington, D.C.

Oct. 20-21
  • Meet with U.S. legislators and officials as part of the PNWER 2025 Capital Visits.

Oct. 22
  • Travel to Alberta.

*Subject to change.

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