Washington Senate adopts resolution recognizing ties with Canada

Feb 25, 2026

The Washington State Senate on Feb. 24 adopted Senate Resolution 8696 acknowledging deep economic, cultural and environmental ties with Canada, praised scientific and cross-border cooperation, and welcomed Canadian and provincial delegates to the chamber.

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The Washington State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8696 on Tuesday, formally recognizing the state's "interconnected relationship with Canada," citing cross-border trade, shared natural resources and cooperative environmental and emergency responses.

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