Canada on ice:
The Penguins’ power play

Beyond the deep economic ties between Canada and Pennsylvania, there is no question Canadians are also leaders in beloved sports franchises. When it comes to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ five Stanley Cup wins since 1991, Canada has been the MVP behind the scenes, and on the ice. Two Canadian icons, Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby, didn’t just play; they defined an era. Lemieux dazzled fans as a player, then pulled off the ultimate power play by becoming the team’s principal owner from 1999 to 2021. Crosby? He’s the captain who turned clutch moments into championships.

Off the rink, these legends score big for the community. From funding cancer research through the Mario Lemieux Foundation to supporting local initiatives, their impact in Pennsylvania goes far beyond hockey. Canada didn’t just bring talent to Pittsburgh — it brought heart.

Canadian investment powers U.S. clean energy and job growth

In 2023, Canada’s leading uranium producer, Cameco, and Canadian investment firm Brookfield acquired Westinghouse Electric Company, a Pennsylvania-based nuclear energy leader. This partnership strengthens energy security and expands clean energy innovation.

Westinghouse’s next-generation eVinci microreactor provides carbon-free, transportable, and scalable nuclear power, offering a clean alternative to diesel-reliant communities. The investment is also driving job growth, supporting well-paying jobs in Etna, PA, where Westinghouse has repurposed a former steel mill for its eVinci accelerator, and in Burlington, Ontario.

By combining Cameco’s nuclear expertise with Brookfield’s clean energy leadership, this Canada–U.S. collaboration is accelerating the clean energy transition, expanding the renewable energy workforce, and creating jobs in Pennsylvania.

Canada invests in Pennsylvania

Exports to Canada support 66,800 employees in Pennsylvania in addition to the 29,600 employees at Canadian-owned businesses across the commonwealth. Pennsylvania exports $16.1 billion in goods and services to Canada.

Canadian-owned companies, including Westinghouse Electric, AIM Recycling, Stantec and Carrols Corporation, are major contributors to Pennsylvania’s economy. They employ residents in every sector and contribute to the local economy by paying salaries and local taxes and purchasing goods and services in their supply chain.

Pennsylvania exports $13.9 billion in goods to Canada annually
Pennsylvania exports to Canada by industry

• Agriculture: 13%
• Chemicals: 15%
• Energy: 4%
• Equipment & machinery: 34%
• Forest products: 3%
• Minerals & metals: 15%
• Plastics & rubbers: 6%
• Transportation: 6%
• Other: 4%

Top Pennsylvania goods exports to Canada

• Telephones & AV recording equipment: $1.3 billion
• Pharmaceutical products: $1.1 billion
• Cocoa & chocolate: $850 million
• Plastics & plastic articles: $733 million
• Iron & steel alloys & semi-finished products: $565 million
• Computers: $472 million
• Optical, medical & precision instruments: $414 million
• Iron & steel tubes, pipes & sheets: $363 million
• Paper & paperboard: $266 million
• Perfumes, essential oils & toiletries: $242 million

Pennsylvania exports $2.2 billion in services to Canada annually
Top Pennsylvania services exports to Canada

• Business services: $717 million
• Travel (including for education): $632 million
• Charges for the use of intellectual property: $288 million
• Financial services: $235 million
• Insurance services: $150 million

Pennsylvania imports $13.4 billion in goods from Canada annually
Pennsylvania imports from Canada by industry

• Agriculture: 24%
• Chemicals: 9%
• Energy: 15%
• Equipment & machinery: 11%
• Forest products: 8%
• Minerals & metals: 17%
• Plastics & rubbers: 6%
• Transportation: 4%
• Other: 6%

Top Pennsylvania goods imports from Canada

• Crude petroleum: $1.5 billion
• Aluminum & aluminum articles: $660 million
• Pharmaceutical products: $639 million
• Plastics & plastic articles: $627 million
• Pasta, breads & cereal preparations: $618 million
• Cocoa & chocolate: $616 million
• Paper & paperboard: $450 million
• Iron & steel alloys & semi-finished products: $384 million
• Live animals: $378 million
• Automobiles: $234 million