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Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson to promote trade corridors at Oregon summit

Whitecourt, AB, Canada / XM 105
Oct 14, 2025 | 10:10 AM
Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland MLA Shane Getson to promote trade corridors at Oregon summit

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In his role as parliamentary secretary for economic corridor development, Lac Ste. Anne—Parkland MLA Shane Getson is travelling to the U.S. in an effort to promote stronger trade corridors across the Pacific Northwest.

Getson will be in Portland, Ore., to join state legislators, officials and business leaders for the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Build Northwest Economic Forum and Rail Summit running Oct. 14-17.

As part of the summit, Getson will moderate a discussion on the role of regional collaboration in strengthening cross-border freight corridors. The session will cover strategies for enhancing rail, road, port and pipeline routes between Canada and the U.S.

“I’ve had the privilege of working directly with our U.S. state-level partners to advance the priorities that unite us,” Getson commented. “I look forward to continuing those conversations to drive real progress — whether that’s by creating economic corridors, expanding opportunities for our energy, aerospace, technology, and agriculture sectors, or by strengthening the foundations of the prosperity that Canada, Alberta, and the U.S. will share for decades to come.”

The PNWER was established in 1991 to advance the economic well-being and quality of life of its 10 members, including the U.S. states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Washington; the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan; and the Yukon and Northwest Territories.

Mission expenses will be shared online, and this itinerary is subject to change.

Itinerary

  • Oct. 13: Travel to Portland, Oregon, and participate in PNWER pre-programming.
  • Oct. 14: Attend meetings and sessions with leaders at the PNWER forum and rail summit, and moderate a session on cross-border freight corridors.
  • Oct. 15-17: Attend meetings and sessions with leaders at the PNWER forum and rail summit, and travel back to Alberta.