Alberta to join leaders at western governments meeting

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“As our province continues to lead the charge in areas such as energy security, hydrogen development and environmental policy, it remains invaluable that we have a voice at the table,” says Grant Hunter, MLA for Taber-Warner. “I look forward to speaking to the numerous projects Alberta has underway, including our economic corridor initiative, which will allow for the accelerated development of critical infrastructure in northwest Canada and the United States.”

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“These conferences are crucial to upholding the existing relationships we have with our neighbouring leaders and governing officials throughout North America,” adds Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo. “I am honoured to represent our government alongside MLA Hunter as we seek new ventures to improve our infrastructure, trade relations, investment opportunities and the economic future of Alberta.”

Established in 1947, the government says CSG West promotes cooperation and collaboration among its members, which include the governments of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington State and Wyoming. Alberta, British Columbia and the U.S. territories of the Commonwealth of Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are associate members.

The annual gathering brings policymakers together to share knowledge and connect on common interests for economic and social growth in the western region such as agriculture and water, energy and the environment, education, health, housing and legislative oversight.

Alberta government quick facts

• Alberta was the first Canadian international associate member of CSG West in 2000, followed by British Columbia in 2001.
• The United States is Alberta’s largest trading partner and Alberta is the second-largest provincial exporter to the U.S.
• In 2022, Alberta’s exports to the U.S. totalled US$141.3 billion.
• Western U.S. is an important trade region for Alberta. In 2022, bilateral trade between Alberta and the CSG West member states totalled more than US$31.6 billion.
• In 2022, Alberta’s exports to the region totalled US$26.6 billion and Alberta imported US$5.1 billion from the CSG West region.

Itinerary for MLAs Hunter and Yao*

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