Introduction of Guests (1 May 2025)

From Hansard (1 May 2025)

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Matt Morrison & Scott Hunter

Hon. Travis Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to all of my colleagues. Today I am honoured to introduce Matt Morrison, the chief executive officer of PNWER [Pacific NorthWest Economic Region]. Give a wave, Matt. And joining him today is Scott Hunter from the Ministry of Trade and Export Development from the Government of Saskatchewan, director of US [United States] relations. They are here today with the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, or PNWER.

PNWER is a public-private partnership of governments, businesses, and non-government organizations from the northwest region of our continent of North America. PNWER includes the American states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington; the Canadian provinces British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan; and the territories of Yukon and Northwest Territories.

Combined, Mr. Speaker, we are the 11th largest economy in the world. We have a common cause to promote growth, to promote competitiveness through regional collaboration and the reduction of trade and regulatory barriers. And, Mr. Speaker, that could not be more relevant today.

I’ve had the honour of serving as Saskatchewan’s representative, and I’m looking forward to the 2025 Annual Summit in Bellevue, Washington. PNWER has and will continue to make significant contributions to the strong and enduring partnership of our two great nations, and I would ask all members of this Assembly to join me in welcoming these very distinguished guests to the legislature here today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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