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J3609Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Canada Day in NY

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 5, 2018, as Canada Day in the State of New York”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48+3 co-sponsors
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim February 5, 2018, as Canada Day in New York State, recognizing strong NY-Canada ties.

Why it matters

  1. Emphasizes the depth of NY-Canada economic integration. , highlighting billions in trade, tourism revenue, and cross-border businesses that support tens of thousands of New York jobs—underscoring the real-world impact of international partnerships on local economies.

  2. Acknowledges the significance of cultural and familial connections. between New Yorkers and Canadians, which foster mutual understanding and enrich the state’s social fabric beyond just economic ties.

  3. Recognizes cross-border cooperation in innovation and technology. , such as initiatives like the Canadian Technology Accelerator, showing how international collaboration can drive business growth and create new opportunities in New York.

  4. Signals the importance of maintaining strong international relationships. at a time of shifting global dynamics, reinforcing that partnerships like the one with Canada are vital for the ongoing prosperity and competitiveness of New York State.

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Declare Canada Day in NY

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 3609 BY: Senator RITCHIE MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim

February 5, 2018, as Canada Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, New York and Canada share many additional deep economic, historical, cultural and familial ties; and WHEREAS, The two nations share an international border measuring 445 miles in length with 17… Show all

February 5, 2018, as Canada Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, New York and Canada share many additional deep economic, historical, cultural and familial ties; and WHEREAS, The two nations share an international border measuring 445 miles in length with 17 international border crossings-including three of the United States' top 10 busiest border crossings-and featuring the important international trade corridors, the Quebec-New York Corridor, the Capitol Corridor, and Continental One, as well as the busiest crossing between Canada and the United States-in terms of passenger vehicles-at the Peace Bridge; and WHEREAS, The New York-Canada partnership boasts the largest bilateral tourism industry in the United States with over 5.53 million Canadians visiting New York, accounting for over $1.6 billion in vacation spending; and WHEREAS, Canada is New York's primary export market, with $12.6 billion in exports and $30.3 billion in bilateral trade in 2017; and WHEREAS, This relationship has led to more than 700 Canadian-owned companies operating in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Those companies are responsible for more than 72,750 jobs throughout the state, with average salaries of $57,030; and WHEREAS, Reflective of this strong relationship, when the Consul General of Canada in New York State launched the Canadian Technology Accelerator for digital media, 80 Canadian companies traveled to New York for the program with 25 percent of program participants establishing a presence in the United States; and WHEREAS, The economies of Canada and New York are tightly linked through integrated cross-border supply chains that keep our firms competitive; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 5, 2018, as Canada Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York, and to Consul General Phyllis Yaffe of the Consulate General of Canada in New York.

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