NY K00900

Requests Governor Hochul proclaim February 3, 2026, as Canadian Heritage Day in New York State

New York and Canada share a 445-mile border with 17 international crossings, including three of the top 10 busiest U.S. border crossings and the Peace Bridge (second-busiest overall)

Canada is New York's primary export market with $17 billion in exports and over $37 billion in annual bilateral trade, supporting 1,300+ Canadian-owned companies employing 55,000+ New Yorkers

Highlights joint security through NORAD, including the Eastern Air Defense Sector located in Rome, New York

Cites the Champlain Hudson Power Express project bringing Quebec hydropower to New York, expected to power 1 million+ homes, reduce emissions by 3.7 million metric tons, provide $3.5 billion in economic benefits, and create approximately 1,400 union construction jobs