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Strengthening Economic Ties: Indiana and Canada
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In this episode I speak with Colin Bird, the Consul General of Canada in Detroit, about the vital economic relationship between the U.S. and Canada, particularly Indiana.
Bird oversees four states, including Indiana, and discusses the robust trade and investment ties, highlighting the state's significant connections with Canadian corporations and small businesses.
Discussing the ins and outs of the recent memorandum of understanding signed between Indiana and Ontario, the strategic cooperation in sectors like EV infrastructure, hydrogen, life sciences, and agriculture, and the fundamental efforts that make Indiana a key player in foreign direct investment.
Recorded live at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Global Economic Summit in May 2024, the episode provides insights into the future potential and collaborative opportunities between Indiana and Canada.
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Meet Consul General Colin Bird
00:39 Canada-Indiana Economic Ties
00:58 Live from the Global Economic Summit
01:37 Consul General's Role and Personal Connection
03:08 Indiana's Economic Growth and Partnerships
04:39 Switching Gears: Comparing International Relationships
08:53 Future Prospects for Indiana-Canada Relations
09:33 Why Indiana?
09:57 Conclusion
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