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Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Johnson Travels to U.S. on Trade Mission
- Alberta United Conservative Party backbencher Jennifer Johnson is traveling to Saint Paul, Minnesota, for the annual Midwestern Legislative Conference to advocate for Alberta's interests in energy, trade, and agriculture.
- This diplomatic mission follows the breakdown of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States last week, which triggered a heated trade war.
- Joining the effort, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is sending six representatives to the conference, including Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit, Rural Health Minister Lori Carr, and Todd Goudy.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing for Canadian officials to prioritize diplomacy to avoid further escalation, while Johnson is scheduled to meet with U.S. legislators, government officials, and business leaders.
- Drawing on his experience in Wisconsin last month, Marit noted "a lot of the states are onside" regarding the importance of continuing the trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
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Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Johnson travels to U.S. on trade mission
Jennifer Johnson, MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka, is set to travel to Saint Paul, Minnesota, between Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 to attend the Council of State Governments (CSG) Midwest’s annual Midwestern Legislative Conference. According to the province, Johnson will head south of the border to “promote Alberta’s economic interests that support growth”. Johnson will meet with U.S. legislators, government officials and industry leaders to strengthen relationsh…
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