U.S. Missions

In February of 2024, we launched a new Canada-U.S. Engagement Plan aimed at providing Canadian businesses opportunities to increase ties with U.S. counterparts and policymakers. 

As part of our plan, we will lead four business missions to the U.S. in 2024, focused on key areas of the Canadian economy where there are significant opportunities for growth and synergy with the U.S. economy: life sciences, Canada-U.S. trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals. We will execute these missions in collaboration with several on-the-ground U.S. partners.  

Past Missions

Artificial Intelligence | September 16-17 2024

On September 16-17, in New York City, we hosted unique engagements on the future of AI with North American business and political leaders.

As we enter the last stretch of 2024, AI is at the forefront of every meaningful policy discussion across all jurisdictions, both regionally and globally. Whether the conversation pertains to business adoption, trust, productivity, national security, workforce, online safety or energy use, AI is playing an increasingly prominent role. As Canada takes on the G7 presidency in 2025, AI and all its facets are poised to be dominant topics among leading economies.

Yet, for organizations doing business in Canada, the future of regulation remains somewhat uncertain as the AI Act (AIDA) slowly makes its way through Parliament. Meanwhile, AI technologies continue to evolve rapidly, with other countries advancing on different regulatory paths.

That’s why the Canadian Chamber – in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in New York and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – is convening government officials, policy experts and business leaders from both the U.S. and Canada to explore AI trends, challenges and opportunities within the broader U.S.-Canada relationship, and offer recommendations on how Canada can leverage the G7 presidency to accelerate its economic growth through increased AI adoption.

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Critical Minerals | September 11-13, 2024

On September 11-13, 2024, in Colorado we hosted key engagement opportunities with North American political and business leaders on the Canada-U.S. Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration.

A key part of the Canadian Chamber’s broader Canada-U.S. engagement plan, this mission will provide members with an opportunity to delve into policy topics of strategic importance to both countries – especially in the lead up to the 2026 CUSMA review.

As we engage in strategic dialogues and build new partnerships over the three-day mission, our focus extends beyond strengthening economic ties. We will also seek to fortify supply chains that are the backbone of our critical industries. This mission marks another pivotal step towards achieving the ambitious goals of the Joint Action Plan through industry engagement, enhanced information sharing, and bilateral cooperation.

Mission participants will also have full access to the Colorado School of Mines’ annual Critical Minerals Symposium in Golden, Colorado, an event that brings together more than 200 leaders from industry, academia, and government to address a broad range of complex challenges associated with critical minerals. Additionally, delegates will visit the Edgar Experimental Mine, an educational facility in Idaho Springs that allows mining students from CSM to practice their skills.

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North American Economic Security | May 1-2, 2024

On May 1 and 2, in collaboration with our Washington, D.C. partners – the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Canadian Embassy – we held the second of our 2024 missions to Washington, DC.

This mission focused on North American Economic Security in the context of the 2026 CUSMA review, upcoming federal elections in all three of the member countries within the next two years, and the growing geopolitical volatility worldwide. Delegates had an opportunity to engage on the topic of North American economic security as a shared policy objective, with a focus on opportunities for revitalizing economic cooperation between the three countries. The program featured elected officials, policy experts and business leaders from the U.S., Mexico and Canada, who discussed pathways to greater economic integration, business risks and opportunities, and the broader geopolitical context.

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Life Sciences | April 2-3, 2024

On April 2-3, 2024, in Washington, D.C., along with our U.S. partners, we facilitated engagement opportunities with trade and supply chain experts, policymakers, researchers, academia, thought leaders and industry leaders from both countries.

These interactions were designed to foster dialogue, identify key strategies and forge long-lasting relationships in the life sciences space. The focus on collaboration between Canada and the United States united both countries and continued to support the integration of Canada’s life sciences industry into the global supply chain, thereby enhancing our competitiveness and improving our readiness for future health emergencies.

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