Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East, and Glenn van Dijken, MLA for Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock, will join U.S. legislators for the NCSL’s joint Agriculture Task Force and Energy Supply Task Force meeting in Sacramento, CA from Nov. 12 to 15. The summit will provide Alberta’s government with the opportunity to strengthen existing ties and build new connections with state-level decision makers from across the U.S.
MLA Pitt will represent Alberta’s government in a meeting of NCSL’s Task Force on Energy Supply, engaging with U.S. state legislators to champion how the province can help solve critical energy issues impacting the U.S., including growing demand and affordability. MLA Pitt will also participate in policy sessions, attend energy-related tours and explore opportunities for the Alberta government’s role and participation in future meetings.
“I look forward to representing Alberta’s perspective on issues facing states and provinces across North America. Through my work on the Energy Supply Task Force, I will continue promoting Alberta’s importance to the American energy sector, as well as our leadership in emissions reduction.”
Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East
As the Alberta government’s representative on the NCSL’s Agriculture Task Force, MLA van Dijken will share updates on Alberta’s agriculture innovations, discuss emerging issues affecting the sector and build relationships that will enhance cross-border agricultural trade and food security on both sides of the border. MLA van Dijken will engage in policy sessions and discussions, participate in agriculture-related tours, and advance the Alberta government's agriculture priorities and areas of mutual interest with legislators.
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