The Great Lakes Are Shared: Protecting Our Water in an Era of Trade Uncertainty
Powerful, vast and irreplaceable, the Great Lakes have sustained life since First Nations first made their homes along these shores. Together, they form the largest interconnected freshwater system on Earth, providing drinking water to more than 40 million people and sustaining the communities, industries and economies of eight states and two provinces. They are also […]
Press Release – CGLR Announces New Board Members and Committee Appointments Following AGM
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT LAKES REGION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOLLOWING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AUGUST 2026) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TORONTO, ON and CLEVELAND, OH | August 31, 2026 The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), through its Canadian nonprofit corporation (CGLR Canada), is pleased to announce the nomination of two new […]
Making a Splash Safely: Enjoying the Great Lakes This Summer
Powerful and vast, the Great Lakes have been a lifeforce for generations. These five interconnected freshwater lakes provide drinking water for more than 40 million people across Canada and the United States, while supporting communities, wildlife, and economies throughout the region. Year after year, millions of people create lasting memories along their shores, swimming in […]
Enjoy a Sustainable Summer: Reducing Single-Use Plastics, Creating a Big Impact for the Great Lakes!
Did you know? July is observed by many as Plastic Free July, a time to rethink our reliance on single-use plastics and discover simple, everyday choices that can help reduce plastic waste and protect the places we love, including the Great Lakes. Summer is when many of us spend more time outdoors enjoying sunny days […]
Catching up with global trends: International trade policy and economic development impacts on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region
A new reality confronts trade policymakers: no longer is trade policy about managing the flow of goods and services across borders; the trading system is now far more complex, centering on globally integrated supply chains and increasingly value chains.
Building a better bilateral relationship with Washington
Recently we learned that President Barack Obama will be hosting Prime Minister Trudeau at the White House in March for a visit and dinner. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone.
The time has come for a Great Lakes Economic Strategy and Foreign Trade Zone
The United States (U.S.) and Mexico are partnering to create cross-border economic strategies, such as the Cali-Baja Bi-National Mega Region. Baltic countries are joining forces to develop a macro-regional economic strategy.