State trade fact sheets - Florida

NextEra Energy Canada – Bridging the Future

Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra and its group of companies comprise one of the world’s largest generators of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and are also leading the charge in battery storage. NextEra began its foray into the Canadian renewable energy market in 2006 and since then, has established itself in four provinces, operating nine wind facilities and two battery storage facilities through its Canadian subsidiary NextEra Canada Energy. A partnership between NextEra Energy Canada, Enbridge and OMERS, called NextBridge, was also established to deliver transmission projects in Northern Ontario, providing access to clean energy to support new economic growth in the region for years to come.

Canada maintains top spot in Florida!

The latest stats from the Florida Chamber of Commerce demonstrate once again that Canada is Florida’s biggest international economic partner, when you include Florida origin exports, imports, visitors and foreign direct investment. Canada’s extensive footprint in Florida has conferred significant economic benefits across the state, as many mayors often remind us! Some key economic indicators include: $7.7 billion in bilateral trade; 3.5 million tourists per year, contributing $6.5 billion to local economies; nearly 600 companies in 2,500 locations across the state, employing over 58,000 Floridians directly; and residential real estate holdings of $60 billion, contributing over $600 million annually in local property taxes. There’s more to Canada in the Sunshine State than just sun-seeking snowbirds!

Our Common Goals

The Canada–U.S. relationship is deeply rooted in our shared values, history and vision for the future. At the top of our priority list is ending the COVID-19 pandemic at home and abroad by strengthening efforts to control the pandemic, collaborating on public health responses, and building resilience against future outbreaks. We are working closely together to defeat the virus by responding to new variants, following expert advice, and supporting global access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Along with combating COVID-19, we are committed to building back better, accelerating climate ambitions, advancing diversity and inclusion, bolstering security and defense, and building global alliances. Canada and the U.S. will continue to work together on these shared goals in the years to come.