Pacific Northwest Economic Region
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) is a statutory public/private nonprofit created in 1991 by the U.S. states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington and the Canadian provinces and territories of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Yukon.
PNWER's mission is to increase the economic well-being and quality of life for all citizens of the region, while maintaining and enhancing our natural environment.
PNWER's mission is to increase the economic well-being and quality of life for all citizens of the region, while maintaining and enhancing our natural environment.
Our Commitment to the U.S. - Canada Relationship
“Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies. Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put asunder.” - President John F. Kennedy, May, 1961
In the face of new tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, PNWER’s role as a neutral, bi-national forum is more critical than ever. PNWER facilitates open dialogue among policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to identify and mitigate the unintended consequences of trade barriers. By leveraging its network of trusted relationships and promoting transparent communication, PNWER helps ensure that trade continues to flow efficiently, protecting jobs, supporting businesses, and maintaining the region’s global competitiveness.
In the face of new tariffs between the U.S. and Canada, PNWER’s role as a neutral, bi-national forum is more critical than ever. PNWER facilitates open dialogue among policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to identify and mitigate the unintended consequences of trade barriers. By leveraging its network of trusted relationships and promoting transparent communication, PNWER helps ensure that trade continues to flow efficiently, protecting jobs, supporting businesses, and maintaining the region’s global competitiveness.
