Provisions International

Founded in 1986, Provisions International is a specialty foods distributor, deeply rooted in its New England community while serving food cooperatives, restaurants, retailers, and farm stands across New England, parts of New York, and beyond. Based in White River Junction, Vermont, with operations in nearby New Hampshire, Provisions International delivers fine cheeses, charcuterie, and other artisanal products while fostering close relationships with farmers, producers, and chefs.

As a leading purveyor of specialty cheese, Provisions International has strong cross-border ties with Quebec, sourcing exceptional artisanal cheeses and bringing them to a wider North American audience. This cross-border relationship supports small-scale Canadian cheesemakers, strengthens the specialty food sector, sustains jobs in distribution and hospitality, and enhances trade between New Hampshire, Vermont, and Quebec.

NE Semiconductor Manufacturing Corridor

Vermont is a vital part of the Northeast Semiconductor Manufacturing Corridor (NSMC), uniting Canadian and U.S. partners to create a dynamic cross-border semiconductor ecosystem. Stretching across the U.S. Northeast to Ontario and Quebec, this strategic corridor seeks to make the region stronger and more resilient while creating and retaining high-quality jobs. Semiconductors are Vermont’s leading commodity export, with over $650 million worth of exports to buyers around the world. Vermont’s collaboration with Canada in this industry positions North America as a global leader in technological innovation and helps ensure uninterrupted access to critical components. This deep Canada–U.S. economic partnership strengthens the region as a competitive manufacturing corridor.

When seconds count: A story of cross-border heroes

When flames tore through a historic building in Stanstead, Quebec, Vermont firefighters didn’t hesitate. Engines from Derby Line and Holland crossed the border within minutes, joining Canadian crews to contain the blaze.

That help flows both ways. Canadian fire departments cross into Vermont roughly 8 to 12 times a year, responding to barn fires, vehicle accidents, and even structure fires where every second counts. These responses are possible thanks to formal mutual aid agreements between Quebec towns like Stanstead and Magog and Vermont communities such as Derby Line and Holland, ensuring seamless coordination when emergencies strike. In rural areas where resources are stretched thin, these partnerships save lives and livelihoods.

Beyond emergencies, these collaborations reflect our common values — neighborliness, resilience, and trust. In these moments of need, Canada and Vermont have each other’s back.

Vermont exports $631 million in goods to Canada annually
Vermont exports to Canada by industry

• Agriculture: 38%
• Apparel & textiles: 4%
• Equipment & machinery: 24%
• Forest products: 18%
• Minerals & metals: 6%
• Transportation: 3%
• Other: 7%

Top Vermont goods exports to Canada

• Cocoa & chocolate: $129 million
• Paper & paperboard: $77 million
• Dairy products, eggs & honey: $36 million
• Pasta, breads & cereal preparations: $29 million
• Wood & semi-finished wood products: $29 million
• Sugars: $21 million
• Optical, medical & precision instruments: $18 million
• Fiber & woven goods from manmade sources: $15 million
• Aircraft & parts: $11 million
• Pearls, gems, precious metals & jewelry: $10 million

Vermont exports $204 million in services to Canada annually
Top Vermont services exports to Canada

• Transport: $71 million
• Travel (including for education): $62 million
• Business services: $37 million
• Charges for the use of intellectual property: $20 million
• Insurance services: $6 million

Vermont imports $2.8 billion in goods from Canada annually
Vermont imports from Canada by industry

• Agriculture: 29%
• Energy: 30%
• Equipment & machinery: 12%
• Forest products: 5%
• Minerals & metals: 11%
• Other: 13%

Top Vermont goods imports from Canada

• Cocoa & chocolate: $601 million
• Electricity: $332 million
• Fuel oil: $316 million
• Pearls, gems, precious metals & jewelry: $233 million
• Engines & turbines: $222 million
• Natural gas & other gases: $177 million
• Softwood lumber: $65 million
• Sugars: $55 million
• Plastics & plastic articles: $50 million
• Animal feed & food industry residues: $46 million