By rdnewsNOW Staff

Nathan Neudorf

Alberta MLA promoting province’s interests in the United States

Aug 25, 2022 | 2:50 PM

Nathan Neudorf, MLA for Lethbridge-East, will join U.S. legislators at the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) Aug. 27-31 in Madison, Wis.

Provincial officials say the BILLD program is provided to members of the Council of State Governments Midwest (CSG) and includes policy sessions on topics such as education, health care and economic development. Alberta has been a member of the CSG since 2010.

While in Wisconsin, MLA Neudorf is anticipated to promote Alberta’s interests, build relationships and emphasize the importance of bilateral trade between Alberta and the United States.

“The Midwest is a significant market for Alberta. This BILLD program offers an excellent opportunity to discuss best practices, exchange ideas with U.S. legislators and showcase Alberta’s strengths as well as invest in strategic relationships for the future,” said Nathan Neudorf, MLA for Lethbridge-East.

Officials say the BILLD program is supported by the CSG Midwest and is offered to lawmakers from member jurisdictions in their first four years of service. CSG Midwest is a regional forum bringing together legislators and government leaders from 11 states and four Canadian provinces, including Alberta.

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Alberta government quick facts

• The U.S. is Alberta’s largest trading partner and Alberta is the second largest provincial exporter to the U.S.
• In 2021, Alberta’s exports to the U.S. totalled $122.7 billion.
• In 2021, Alberta’s exports to the U.S. accounted for about 89 per cent of total provincial exports.
• The Midwest is the largest trade region for Alberta. Bilateral trade between Alberta and the CSG member states totalled more than $69 billion in 2021, with Alberta’s exports about $60.6 billion. Top exports to the CSG Midwest included:
  • agriculture and agri-food: $913.1 million
  • chemicals and plastics: $2.7 billion
  • manufacturing: $798.0 million
  • forestry: $1.0 billion
  • energy: $54.2 billion.