The de Gaspé Beaubien Foundation and the Council of the Great Lakes Region Form Innovative Great Lakes Partnership
At the Great Lakes Economic Forum today, which is taking place in Detroit, Michigan, the Council of the Great Lakes Region and the de Gaspé Beaubien Foundation announced their collaborative partnership that will focus on developing the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs using technology and big data to protect and restore the Great […]
Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains to give keynote address at Great Lakes Economic Forum
With 19 of the top 100 universities in the world, 24.1 per cent and 72.1 per cent of R&D funding in the U.S. and Canada respectively, and a GDP of US$5.8 trillion, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region is one of the world’s leading hubs of technological innovation and cross-border trade.
Toyota announced as the presenting sponsor of crucial third annual Great Lakes Economic Forum
Decision-makers and business leaders meet to discuss cross-border trade and investment in this vital bi-national region.
Favourable cross-border business climate in the bi-national Great Lakes – St Lawrence Region faces uncertain future
Great Lakes Economic Forum to discuss importance of open borders and markets.
CGLR relays concerns to New York State Legislators and Government Officials regarding the State’s Buy American proposals
Dear Governor Cuomo, Senators, and Assembly Members: I’m writing on behalf of members of the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) to express our strong reservations with New York’s Buy American budget proposal concerning restrictions on the procurement of goods and services, and the significant impact these provisions could have on the long history […]
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Region Transportation Trends, Issues and Opportunities
The region’s multimodal transportation system is central to the economic competitiveness and prosperity of the region. It’s an extensive network of highways, regional and urban roads, railroads and rail terminals, airports, marine ports and inland waterways, pipelines, and transit infrastructure and related services.
Lack of an integrated transportation strategy in Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Region threatens region’s economic resiliency
New CGLR report says passenger and freight integration and adaptability key to facing unknowns of climate impacts, technology disruption and changing trade patterns.
Letter to President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau – Setting up the Canada-U.S. relationship for success
Letter to President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau – Setting up the Canada-U.S. relationship for success.
Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan
Understanding Carbon Emissions, the Role of Nuclear, and Electricity Trade with Quebec The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) and its partners have released a report on Ontario’s electricity system – titled ‘Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan: Understanding Carbon Emissions, the Role of Nuclear and Electricity Trade with Quebec’ – which finds nuclear energy is […]
Report recognizes unique role Ontario’s nuclear fleet will play in electricity system
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) and its partners have released a report on Ontario’s electricity system – titled ‘Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan: Understanding Carbon Emissions, the Role of Nuclear and Electricity Trade with Quebec’ – which finds nuclear energy is a critical source of reliable electricity to maintain system reliability, achieve climate […]