While in Washington, Minister Joly will meet with U.S. leaders, including Republican and Democratic senators, to discuss trade, investment and security.

“Canada and the United States have the world’s most successful partnership, united by a shared history, common values and enduring people-to-people ties. We are also each other’s largest trading partners, and our economies are deeply intertwined. I look forward to working with my counterparts to advance issues of importance to both our countries.”

- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

•  In 2023, the value of trade between Canada and the United States amounted to over $1.3 trillion, and over $3.5 billion worth of goods and services crossed the Canada-United States border every single day.

• Canada and the United States are key allies and collaborate closely to address international crises and defend shared values abroad. The two countries work together as members of numerous multilateral organizations, including the G7, NATO, the Arctic Council and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

• Canada and the United States share a land border that is close to 9,000 kilometres long—the longest international border in the world. Most Canadians live within 100 kilometres of the border.

• The two countries work hand in hand to ensure the shared border is safe and protected. Officials in Canada and the United States cooperate closely to manage the secure and efficient flow of goods and people across the border, which is vital to both countries’ economic competitiveness and prosperity.

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• Canada-United States relations
• Canada and the circumpolar regions

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