Strengthening our Relationship with Canada
In 2021, Elise also worked to improve our energy independence with our Canadian allies. Elise remains a leading voice to strengthen our relationship with our northern neighbor, ally, and crucial trade partner.
Strengthening our Relationship with Canada
North Country families understand that Canada is more than just our northern neighbor, they are our friends, and our largest trading partner. Elise is recognized internationally as a leader on Northern Border issues and serves as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Northern Border Caucus. In the 114th Congress, Elise led the effort to pass the Promoting Travel, Commerce and National Security Act, which paved the way for expansion of preclearance facilities, operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at land, rail, marine, and airports of departure in Canada. Signed into law by both the U.S. and Canadian governments, this legislation will increase commerce and border security between the two nations and spur economic growth and opportunity in our region.
Due to COVID travel restrictions, residents of the North Country were denied access to family, travel, and commerce from Canada. Elise led the long, bipartisan fight to restore cross travel between Canada and the United States, helping renew needed access for families and small businesses in the North Country
- She began advocating for Northern Border communities since the country started reopening from the pandemic.
- She met with several Members of Parliament, advocated with each of Canada’s provincial and territorial Premiers requesting their partnership and assistance, and ultimately met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss Northern Border travel and improving U.S.-Canadian supply chains.
- Elise proudly supported the historic USMCA trade agreement, which helped expand our markets for American-made goods and bolster our entire North Country economy.
- This agreement is a significant win for Upstate New York farmers, small businesses, manufacturers and hardworking families, and Elise worked diligently to get it passed through Congress.
In 2021, Elise also worked to improve our energy independence with our Canadian allies. She condemned the Biden administration’s approach to addressing the assault on the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline at the expense of U.S. energy production and relationship with Canada. Elise remains a leading voice to strengthen our relationship with our northern neighbor, ally, and crucial trade partner.
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