Gov. Ricketts Kicks Off Trade Mission to CanadaTORONTO, CANADA – On Tuesday, Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska trade delegation kicked off the first–ever, Governor led Nebraska trade mission to Canada. During day one, the Governor and trade delegation met with Ontario International Trade Minister Michael Chan to discuss the importance of the Canadian/Nebraskan trade relationship. The Governor and trade delegation also took part in a Select USA “Why Nebraska?” roundtable discussion to pitch Nebraska as a great place to do business.
The delegation ended the day with a reception celebrating Nebraska beef in Canada followed by a meeting with Canadian Minister of Finance Bill Morneau. Today, the Governor began day two of the trade mission to Canada with a meeting with the Ontario Minister of Agriculture Jeff Leal.