Governor Ayotte Celebrates New Hampshire-Canada Friendship and Business Ties

CONCORD, NH - On Wednesday, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined Canadian Consul General Bernadette Jordan at a New Hampshire Canadian Trade Council reception to celebrate the longstanding friendship and business ties between the Granite State and our neighbor to the north.

In September, Governor Kelly Ayotte led a multi-day international trade mission to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Montreal and Quebec City, Quebec, focused on building strategic partnerships in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and logistics.

"After a successful trade mission earlier this fall, I was glad to have the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful friendship and strong economic ties between New Hampshire and Canada," said Governor Ayotte. "As the best state in America for economic opportunity and the freest place in North America, there is no better place for Canadian companies looking to grow than the Granite State. Together with our business community, members of the New Hampshire Canadian Trade Council, and our friends in Canada, we'll keep working to help people and businesses thrive on both sides of our border."

Since 1991, the New Hampshire Canadian Trade Council (NHCTC) has worked to promote cross-border economic and cultural interests. Council members include legislators, state officials, and business leaders from around the Granite State.

New Hampshire Canadian Trade Council Chairman and State Senator Tim McGough said, "We were proud to host yesterday's reception to celebrate the great work done this year to foster even stronger ties between New Hampshire and Canada. As part of the Governor's trade mission delegation back in September, I had the opportunity to see firsthand just how beneficial this relationship is to the future of our state. I look forward to working with the Governor, my colleagues in the Legislature, and the business community in both Canada and New Hampshire to build on the progress we've made in the new year."

"The New Hampshire Canadian Trade Council is proud to play a role in strengthening our enduring friendship and economic relationship with Canada," said New Hampshire Secretary of State and member of the NHCTC, David Scanlan. "I was proud to be a part of our effort to welcome more Canadian businesses to the Granite State at our reception in Quebec in September, and I look forward to working with the Governor and my fellow Trade Council members to further develop this important relationship to the benefit of both countries."

Canada and New Hampshire have developed a vital and prosperous trade relationship. Canada was New Hampshire's second largest export market in 2024, with exported goods valued at $1.2 billion in aviation parts and equipment, industrial machinery, and more. Canada was New Hampshire's largest source of imported goods last year, with imports valued at $1.7 billion, largely in the energy, wood product, and industrial machinery sectors.