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This resolution recognizes the deep and multifaceted relationship between Alaska and Canada, highlighting their shared border, extensive economic ties, cultural connections, and strategic partnership. The resolution emphasizes the significant trade relationship, with Alaska annually exporting $596 million and importing $753 million from Canada, and notes that over 20,300 Alaska jobs rely on trade with Canada. It celebrates the long-standing cooperation between the two regions, including shared military engagements, transportation links like the Alaska-Canada Highway, and indigenous cultural ties, such as those of the Gwich'in people. The resolution strongly supports maintaining open transportation routes, opposes restrictive trade measures that could harm their integrated economies, and affirms the commitment to continued collaboration in areas like economic opportunities, health, education, security, and environmental protection. Additionally, the resolution expresses support for Canada's sovereignty and looks forward to continued friendship, trade, tourism, and cultural exchange, while also sending copies of the resolution to key political leaders in both the United States and Canada.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HJR11