U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is scheduled to speak in Edmonton at a regional economic conference focused on partnerships, according to multiple outlets. The event is the annual summit of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER). The conference agenda lists Hoekstra as a speaker addressing how regional partnerships help support cross-border relationships. PNWER was established in 1991 by five U.S. states and three western Canadian provinces, aiming to coordinate regional economic and policy cooperation among members. The outlets report that Hoekstra’s appearance is set for today in Edmonton as part of the summit’s programming. While the coverage provided does not include additional details on specific policy proposals or topics beyond the general theme of regional partnerships, it consistently identifies the location, the conference name, and Hoekstra’s role as a scheduled speaker. No further information on his remarks or any related developments is included in the excerpts.