6:00 PM – Registration & Networking
6:30 PM – Program
7:45 PM – CAB Only Reception
The U.S.’ s vital relationship with Canada is one of our nation’s oldest, most dynamic and mutually beneficial international partnerships. Since well before the recent prominence of autocratic governments, Canada has long been a key ally for the U.S. in developing and sustaining a world order defined by open markets, fair trade and the promotion of democratic values.
As a founding member of NATO and a dependable economic partner, Canada has long supported key U.S. democratic allies and the integration and growth of our economies. For over 150 years, the U.S. and Canada have shared not just the longest border in the world, but arguably also the most open, peaceful and prosperous border in modern history.
In recent years, Canada has been the either the first or second largest trade partner for the U.S.. And unlike with either China or Mexico, the U.S.’s balance of trade with Canada has been much more reciprocal and equitable. The total volume of U.S.-Canada trade more than doubled after the signing NAFTA; and it has grown again, since President Trump and then Prime Minister Trudeau signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement USMCA in 2020.
Canada is the 2nd largest international trade partner for Texas; and Texas is 2nd largest U.S. state trade partner for Canada. The economic ties between Canada and Texas are deep and substantial, as the U.S. imports more crude oil from Canada than all other nations combined. Additionally, Canada supplies about 98% of all natural gas imported into the U.S.; and many of Canada’s largest energy companies have their U.S. headquarters in Houston, such as Enbridge.
