Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s 2026 Annual Summit: Premier Danielle Smith

Mayerthorpe MLA Getson, the outgoing president of PNWER, stated that hosting this year’s PNWER summit in Edmonton showcased Alberta’s strengths and facilitated discussions on economic corridors, energy, trade, agriculture, and education. The article notes Getson is now PNWER vice-president and that Alberta, alongside other Canadian provinces and U.S.…

Two sentences: United Conservative MLAs participated in the PNWER 2026 Annual Summit in Edmonton, highlighting Alberta’s partnerships with western Canadian and northwestern U.S. regional partners and showcasing the province’s industries and research institutions. The summit focused on cross-border trade, transportation and energy corridors, economic…

The article reports that Alberta will host hundreds of delegates from Canada and the United States for the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region’s 2026 Annual Summit in Edmonton, focusing on trade, energy, transportation, and economic development. Premier Danielle Smith states the summit will strengthen cross-border trade and notes Alberta–PNWER trade…

The Peace Regional Energy Alliance (PREA) called for a formal conversation about developing nuclear energy in northwestern Alberta and positioned the Peace region as a potential host for future projects and a nuclear supply-chain hub. The group argues the region has the land, load, infrastructure, and industrial experience to support this emerging sector…

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra spoke at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region summit in Edmonton about the importance of the U.S.-Canada trade relationship, the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (USMCA), and ongoing efforts to reach a deal, including potential auto tariff considerations. Premier Danielle Smith indicated confidence in major…

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Alberta and Saskatchewan could make the most compelling case to supply the U.S. with more oil, suggesting Canada is a top source to meet the U.S. need for three to four million more barrels per day over the next decade. He spoke at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region’s annual summit in Edmonton, where…