Great Lakes Economic Forum 2019: Cleveland

The Great Lakes Region, which is shared by the United States and Canada and comprised of eight states and the Canadian provinces on Ontario and Quebec, is the economic engine of the North America. In fact, with economic output worth US$6.0 trillion in 2017, the Region would represent the third largest economy in the world […]

Great Lakes Plastics Forum: Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Plastics are one of the most revolutionary innovations of the modern world. They play a critical role in shaping our economy and our daily lives. However, the way in which plastics are used, managed and disposed of, can pose significant challenges for the environment and for our health. This report presents highlights from the Great Lakes Plastics Forum.

Great Lakes Economic Forum 2017: Detroit

The Council of the Great Lakes Region hosted its third Great Lakes Economic Forum, presented this year by Toyota Canada, in Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario from April 24-26, 2017.

Inaugural Great Lakes Economic Forum

From April 26th to the 28th, CGLR hosted its first Great Lakes Economic Forum in effort to bring together business leaders, lawmakers, government executives, academia and advocates from non-governmental trade and environmental organizations to talk about the economy of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region and share insights with respect to ways in which we can work better […]

Cabinet Minister’s Binational Luncheon

Join us for a reception with the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence as he addresses the Canadian and U.S. cross-border business communities on the national economic outlook.

Become a Donor

Charitable contributions to the CGLR Foundation in the US and the CGLR Canada Foundation are crucial for helping us integrate environmental considerations into our regional public policy decisions, business strategies, and investment choices.

Get Involved

Supporting CGLR and joining our programs and outreach efforts will help bring sector leaders and stakeholders together to grow the region’s US-Canada economic partnership, transition to a sustainable future, and strengthen our competitiveness in today’s fast pace global marketplace.