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Cal Dallas, Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations, along with David Xiao, MLA for Edmonton-McClung, Mary Anne Jablonski, MLA for Red Deer-North and Ron Casey, MLA for Banff-Cochrane, will join hundreds of legislators, business leaders and community advocates at the Council of State Governments (CSG) National meeting and CSG West conference in Anchorage, Alaska from August 8-14. The sessions will cover a variety of topics related to global economic development, innovation and rural affairs.

CSG is a non-profit organization that provides state and provincial lawmakers an opportunity to share best policy practices and discuss and cooperate on regional issues. The combined meeting format offers Alberta officials the opportunity to meet with several officials from across North America.

“Alberta has seen significant growth in our energy, agriculture, manufacturing, high-tech, construction and commercial services sectors. These conferences provide a platform to discuss approaches for pursuing these new opportunities and increasing trade and investment in all of these areas.”

Cal Dallas, Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations

Later in the month Minister Dallas will participate in the Intermountain Energy Summit in Idaho Falls, Idaho, from August 18-20.  This two day conference focuses on leveraging the full potential of the region’s abundant energy resources.

From August 7 to 13, Everett McDonald, MLA for Grande Prairie-Smokey, will attend Bowhay Institute of Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) in Madison, Wisconsin.  As a member of the CSG Midwest, an Alberta representative is invited to BILLD each year to take part in leadership seminars and training, and sessions on energy, trade and economic development.

“The BILLD program has a proud tradition of leadership development and supporting the exchange of ideas and best practices. I’m thrilled for this opportunity to represent Alberta in conversations about important regional issues.”

Everett McDonald, MLA Grande Prairie-Smokey 

Under the Building Alberta Plan, our government is investing in families and communities, living within our means, and opening new markets for Alberta's resources to ensure we're able to fund the services Albertans told us matter most to them. We will continue to deliver the responsible change Albertans voted for.

Backgrounder

CSG National and CSG West joint meeting mission itinerary*

August 8

  • Minister and MLAs arrive in Anchorage, Alaska

August 9

  • Attend CSG National and CSG West Conference:
    • CSG West Committee meeting
    • CSG West Executive Committee meeting
    • CSG West Water and Environment Committee meeting
    • Canadian reception

August 10

  • Attend CSG National and CSG West Conference:
    • CSG West Canada Relations Committee
    • Minister Dallas speaks at the States and Provinces Approach to Climate Change seminar
    • Economic Development with Global Mindset seminar

August 11

  • Attend CSG National and CSG West Conference:
    • CSG National Energy and Environment Public Policy Committee
    • CSG West Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
    • Innovation events

August 12

  • Attend CSG National and CSG West Conference:
    • Tour Alaska including energy developments

August 13

  • Attend CSG National and CSG West Conference:
    • CSG Policy Academy – Solar Ready
    • Opening borders to healthcare professionals seminar

August 14

  • Minister and MLAs depart from Anchorage, Alaska

The mission cost is estimated at $22,000.

BILLD mission itinerary*

August 7

  • MLA McDonald arrives in Madison, Wisconsin

August 8-12

  • Attend Bowhay Institute of Legislative Leadership Development

August 13

  • MLA McDonald departs Madison, Wisconsin

The mission cost is estimated at $1,600.

Intermountain Energy Summit itinerary*

August 18

  • Minister Dallas arrives in Idaho Falls, Idaho

August 19

  • Attend Intermountain Energy Summit:
    • Western Energy Corridor panel session
    • Energy Futures panel discussion
    • Cross-border Collaboration meeting

August 20

  • Attend Intermountain Energy Summit:
    • Future Energy Transmission session
    • Energy Research and Development discussion
  • Minister Dallas departs Idaho Falls, Idaho

The mission cost is estimated at $2,700.

*Subject to change