SRES239-119

That the Senate— recognizes that the relationship between the United States and Canada is— an essential strategic asset to the United States and the people of the United States; and critical to promoting peace, expanding global economic opportunity, and being prepared to respond to unforeseen events; reaffirms its full commitment to maintain and grow the critical partnership between the United States and Canada; recognizes that the security of either the United States or Canada is dependent on the security of the other, and welcomes greater collaboration in the areas of defense, cyber and technology security, and Arctic security; reaffirms its commitment to the bilateral and international alliance between the 2 countries, which allows both countries to face common threats together and uphold common values, including democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; recognizes the strategic importance of one of the most secure borders in the world, the co-management of which facilitates trade and serves as a trusted corridor for the supply chains of both countries; recognizes that bolstering the supply chains of both countries will make both countries more competitive and more resilient in the face of economic aggression from hostile countries; supports an increased focus on energy security through greater cross-border energy infrastructure, including infrastructure for oil, natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy, and resilient electricity transmission, and through diversifying supply chains for critical minerals; and is fully committed to the creation of more well-paying United States jobs through continued trade and investment with Canada.