• Canada–U.S. trade supported 7.1 million U.S. jobs
• Total Canada–U.S. merchandise trade: $535 billion
• 21,250 Delaware jobs are supported by Canada–U.S. trade
• Canadians made more than 17,400 visits to Delaware, spending $5 million
• Delaware residents made 25,300 visits to Canada, spending $12 million

A Close Relationship

Delaware and Canada traded $1.4 billion in merchandise goods in 2007, a slight increase from the previous year. Delaware and Canada enjoy a mutually beneficial trading relationship, with Canada ranking as the state’s second largest export destination. Delaware sold almost one-fifth of its worldwide goods to Canada and the partners exchanged almost $4 million in merchandise on a typical day.

Driving exports

Trade in transportation products led the exchange in 2007. While Delaware supplied its northern neighbor with $188 million in transportation goods, the state imported $220 million worth. The First State imported $183 million worth of Canadian motor vehicle parts, not including engines, and sent Canada $168 million worth of automobiles and $10 million in complete aircraft.

Chemical trade

Delaware sold $104 million in chemical goods to Canada and imported $63 million worth. Canadian shipments included organic chemicals ($21 million) and synthetic rubber and plastics ($17 million). As for pharmaceuticals, bilateral trade in packaged medicines accounted for $52 million in 2007.

Distinctly Delaware

At the annual World Championship Punkin Chunkin competition in Millsboro, DE, you can see machines that will hurl a pumpkin nearly a mile! Delaware lured 17,400 Canadians to the state in 2007, spending $5 million on tourism. Residents of Delaware in need of a ski holiday or a bit of Montreal’s French flair made 25,300 visits to Canada, spending over $12 million.

Canada–Delaware Success Stories

The Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, in conjunction with Delaware Ducks Unlimited began a duck stamp program in 1980 to raise funds for waterfowl conservation, including the acquisition and improvement of wetland habitats used by migratory waterfowl. For the past quarter-century, Delaware has sent half of its Duck Stamp Program revenues to Canada’s Atlantic provinces to help preserve the quality of the habitat of these beautiful creatures. To date, Delaware has contributed over $1 million to projects in Canada, covering an area greater than 5,000 acres. The preservation project has helped increase the number of waterfowl from the region that either pass through or winter in Delaware. To date, more than $2.3 million has been raised to improve waterfowl habitat in Delaware and Canada.

Strengthening ties with the North

The Governor of Delaware, the Honorable Ruth Ann Minner, was a key participant at the annual meeting of the Eastern Section of the Council of State Governments (CSG–East) held in Quebec City August 12–15, 2007. During her stay in Quebec City, Governor Minner was the guest of honor at the opening session which focussed on the theme of renewable energy. Governor Minner also had an official meeting with Québec Premier Jean Charest. Both officials had an informal conversation on trade, energy and border issues. The Province of Québec is the largest supplier of electricity to the U.S. Quebec’s electricity comes from hydroelectric power, a reliable and renewable form of energy with no green house gases emissions.

June 2008

Tourism

• 17,400 Delaware visits by Canadians, $5 million spent
• 25,300 Delaware visits to Canada, $12 million spent

Jobs

• Delaware jobs supported by Canada–U.S. trade: 21,250

Merchandise Trade

• Exports to Canada: $521 million
• Imports from Canada: $905 million
• Bilateral trade: $1.4 billion

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Merchandise trade and tourism figures are from Statistics Canada, converted at the rate of US$1.00=C$1.0749. Merchandise trade is based on total exports and imports for the year 2007. Job numbers are based on 2005 data from a 2006 study commissioned by the Canadian Embassy. Canada’s export ranking is from the World Institute for Strategic Economic Research (WISER). All figures are in U.S. dollars. Figures may not add up due to rounding.