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Read. Follow. Verify.Indiana Senate adopts resolution recognizing economic and trade partnership with Ontario, Canada
Last action · January 26, 2026: First reading: adopted voice voteSponsor: Eric Koch
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What This Bill Does
The Indiana Senate officially recognizes the long-standing economic and bilateral partnership between the State of Indiana and the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Changes only the official legislative acknowledgment of international relations and trade ties; no binding laws, funding allocations, or service changes are enacted.
Who It Affects
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State of Indiana
The Indiana Senate formally adopts a resolution acknowledging its partnership with Ontario.
Province of Ontario
Ontario is recognized as a key economic and trade partner of Indiana, with copies of the resolution sent to its trade office.
Key Facts
- Goods traded between Ontario and Indiana were valued at more than $26.2 billion in 2022.
- In 2023, Ontario was Indiana's largest export destination, supporting over 1.5 million jobs in Ontario.
- Ontario and Indiana entered into a memorandum of understanding in 2024 to highlight cooperation in economic development, workforce development, and regulatory coordination.
- Canadian Solar announced plans to build its second U.S. solar module production facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, with an estimated investment of $800 million creating up to 1,200 jobs.
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- Nova Chemicals Corporation announced plans to establish a mechanical recycling facility in Connersville creating up to 125 new jobs.
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to the Ontario Trade and Investment Office co-located in the Consulate General of Canada in Chicago.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 26, 2026SenateIntroducedFirst reading: adopted voice vote
- Jan 26, 2026SenateAuthored by Senator Koch
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