Exporting energy, importing opportunity

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones will travel south to promote Alberta as the Midwest’s top choice for trade, energy and investment.

Minister Jones will participate in a trade mission to Michigan, Ohio and Illinois from April 21 to 24 to strengthen economic relationships and champion Alberta’s competitive advantage. The minister will meet with key U.S. officials and business leaders to advance Alberta’s position in a critical trade corridor for energy, agriculture and more. This mission will fuel positive Alberta-U.S. relations, keeping the mutually beneficial relationship running like a well-oiled machine.

Matt Jones

“Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois are key trade partners, driving Alberta’s energy exports and economic growth. This mission is an opportunity to continue our government’s advocacy in the U.S. with business leaders and government officials across the Midwest.” — Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade

Alberta and the U.S. share a powerful trade relationship that generates hundreds of thousands of jobs on both sides of the border. This long-standing relationship ensures economic prosperity and energy security. Michigan, Ohio and Illinois were chosen for this mission due to their high trade volumes, direct ties to Alberta businesses, and insights from the Alberta Chicago Office, all of which support job creation in Alberta and the Midwest.

Alberta's competitive tax rates, skilled workforce, rich resources and cutting-edge research pipeline create the ultimate business environment. Alberta is where smart investments lead to undeterred success.

Minister Jones will be joined by one government staff member. Mission expenses will be posted on the government’s travel and expense disclosure page.

Alberta’s government is committed to working with its national and international partners to advance shared interests that can lead to new opportunities for people and businesses in Alberta and around the world.

Quick facts

• Illinois is Alberta’s top state-level export destination with C$66.7 billion worth of exports in 2024 and imports worth $3.7 billion.

• The top five Alberta exported commodities to Illinois in 2024 were crude oil ($63.8 billion, 95.6 per cent), petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons ($1 billion, 1.6 per cent), polymers of ethylene ($555 million, 0.8 per cent), polymers of propylene ($276 million, 0.41 per cent) and fresh or chilled beef ($239 million, 0.36 per cent).

• Alberta exports to Michigan were C$7.3 billion in 2024 and imports were $165 million.

• The top five Alberta exported commodities to Michigan in 2024 were crude oil ($5.8 billion, 79.3 per cent), petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons ($695 million, 9.5 per cent), polymers of ethylene ($265 million, 3.6 per cent), non-crude petroleum oils ($151 million, 2.1 per cent) and fresh or chilled beef ($90.1 million, 1.2 per cent).

• Alberta exports to Ohio were C$6.3 billion in 2024 and imports were $521 million.

• The top five Alberta exported commodities to Ohio in 2024 were crude oil ($5.36 billion, 84.5 per cent), canola or mustard oil ($242 million, 3.8 per cent), polymers of ethylene ($220 million, 3.5 per cent), air conditioning machines ($93.5 million, 1.5 per cent) and biodiesel and mixtures ($61.5 million, 1 per cent).