Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently led a high-profile delegation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the state’s energy sector on a trade and investment mission to Canada.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's visit underscored deepening bilateral ties between Michigan and Canadian provinces, especially Ontario and Québec, and included keynote addresses, high-level forums, and business networking events in Montreal and Québec City.
Governor Whitmer’s address at the Empire Club in Toronto emphasized the importance of U.S.–Canada cooperation on tariffs, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and innovation.
With Michigan serving as chair of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), her mission was tied to multi-state and provincial trade initiatives designed to strengthen regional economies and cross-border investment.
In Montreal and Québec City, the delegation engaged with Canadian industry leaders, government officials, and potential investors in energy, cleantech, and infrastructure sectors. Discussions focused on how Michigan and Québec might collaborate on clean hydrogen, battery manufacturing, grid modernization, and green energy exports. Recent announcements revealed that Michigan will receive over $2.5 million in new Canadian-led investments in energy and high-tech projects.
These conferences and forums provided a platform for structured B2B meetings, sector panels, and networking breakfasts — all designed to deepen mutual trade relationships. As part of the cross-border economic strategy, the Michigan delegation also explored potential incentives for Canadian companies to expand operations in U.S. border regions, enhancing the integrated supply chain in automotive, mobility, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Layman Transport — Mobility Partner for Major Conferences
During this major international mission, Layman Transport was selected as the transportation supplier for the Montreal and Quebec City events. With our expertise in group logistics and high-scale mobility, we provided secure, punctual, and scalable coach services to shuttle delegates, speakers, and VIP guests between venues, hotels, and airports.
Our fleet includes 56-passenger coach buses, 34-seat mid-coaches, 24-seat minibuses, 14-passenger Sprinters, and 6-passenger SUVs — enabling us to tailor transport solutions to different delegation sizes and schedules. At Layman, we understand that conferences tied to high-stakes trade missions need reliable, seamless travel support.
By supporting this cross-border mission, Layman Transport reaffirms its commitment to being a trusted charter bus rental and charter bus company partner for large-scale events in Montreal, Québec, and beyond.
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